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OK....I know it's been a LONG time coming, but I've been working on this a while now. It's still not perfect, but it's about ninety percent there. I just want to tweak the shape a touch more.
I can't make the final prototype until I get some special coated webbing from my supplier, but they appear to still be shut for Christmas/new year.
Basically I wanted to make a harness system saddlebag to allow the use of Ortlieb dry bags. The main benefits being the welded, waterproof construction...and the ability to pack/un-pack your gear under the shelter of your tent etc
However...I didn't want to use a traditional fabric construction, as I wanted to keep to my BRP philosophy of strength and longevity above all else, so I've worked hard to figure out a way to make a one piece outer harness, yet still get the exact shape I wanted.....this wasn't easy!
The harness is made from a thin plastic skin, backed with a stiff foam to give the rigidity I wanted.
I know it goes against the 'ultra light weight' approach of most bikepacking saddlebags, but I don't see a need for any more of those when companies like Revelate and Porcelain Rocket do that so well already.
It's designed around a 13ltr Ortlieb medium weight dry bag, with a waterproof, welded construction.
The harness also has a daisy chain webbing underneath to allow velcro straps to be threaded through for attaching other items underneath.
The seatpost attachment strap is replaceable, as is the end compression strap, and the nose shape is made by using standard cable ties to hold it together...allowing easy replacement in the event of damage.
Anyway...it was more just about giving a heads up on how it was going, but I'm keen to hear peoples opinions.
I'm also waiting for some high strength plastic buckles to arrive which will be more likely used on the final version...but my own will use the good old Cobra buckles. :]