Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

Who’s the go-to person for a little saddlebag enough for a 26” tube, multi tool etc? Just a wee fit and forget one for days in Epping.
Will be used with an old style rsp dropper if that makes a difference.

Pref support a forumenger if possible

@pdlouche?

you can have my old topeak wedge one for free if you want

Thanks @TvH yea @edmundro have you seen the bits I’ve made?

@pdlouche yes I’ve seen a few of your bits previously when I wasn’t looking for any bits. I’m not really after a tool roll as much as just a single roll top pocket if that’s something you do?

Yep done something like it already, it’s a while back on insta, in ripstop and ultra-light. Can make something to spec.

Good post day, after a mega let down by a bag maker, I know feel happy with one again.

Naffsacks of Bristol, eta 2-3 weeks, arrived after 1, quality is superb, communication was quick and easy. Listened and provided ideas etc, will be buying more.

Custom bar bag to fit my bike/rack - needs adjusting, just threw it on! More photos tomorrow

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Anyone interested in this Massdrop thing?
No idea what shipping would be like outside US.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/klymit-hammock-v-pad?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ftpv1a%5B%5Burl%5D%5D&referer=JV5F3P&mode=guest_open&iterableCampaignId=527473&iterableTemplateId=746140

purchased - haven't used the little one yet, but mrs pablo went for the big one too, and I can confirm it is an excellent cooking implement.

Right on, eating my porridge with mine right now.

I like the idea of these spacers that push the bag away from the bars, anyeas/links for a generic "something" that would do the same job?

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cock rings?

honestly though, maybe some evazote camping pads, or any kind of firm foam rubber cut for your pleasure

Zefal doodads. They're intended to be pump clips, but have a nice soft rubber bit that doesn't chew up your bar tape.

Outershell and andrewthemaker sell them cheaply, or ortlieb probably have spares

https://www.andrewthemaker.com/shop/foam-spacer-blocks

That's the ticket, cheers.
I guess I could probably make something similar by hand

Cock rings would make the item dual purpose. Could come in handy

I thought it would be easy enough, but I couldnt be bother when they are cheap enough!

@Sion

you can get a set of 2 blocks/straps in this kit from revelate as well:

https://backcountry.scot/product/revelate-designs-sweet-roll-jones-loop-bar-kit/

it may sound a bit selfish/rude advertisement but I can't say anything bad with Rusjan bag https://rusjanbag.wordpress.com/.
I met Lucy 5 years ago and most all my "carry-on" equipment is proudly made by her fab hands.

I didn't know there was a topic about..

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Has anyone else ever felt the need to add some kind of support into their bar bag to help it keep its shape better and not wobble as much?

I just received an 8" diameter postal tube I ordered but it turns out that's 8" internal diameter so it's a smidge too big for my also 8" sweetroll so i'm going to cut an inch or so strip out along the length of it so it can compress down to fit.

part of the reason is I'm trying to get away with keeping my rim brake without the bag sitting on it and when loaded it tends to be more oval and because it's not rigid wobbles a bit.

I'm hoping with the support in it'll hold its shape better and stay up and out of the way in exchange for a little more weight (it's mostly filled with down items so it's more bulky than heavy as is). it will also allow me to be a bit more firm when stuffing the items in as it'll provide a bit more resistance.

wondering if anyone else has done similar or if it's a fools errand?

Neat little bikepacking setup video here
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtskvIIl7Hf/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=dgvn9ta9gjgq

I've had an external support made (by Stayer Cycles). Same idea as the Nitto F16 but for oversized stem and bars and with a round shape adapted to the the bag I'm using. Works perfectly. I'll see if I can find some pictures!

Brand new Road Runner Bags Jammer bag £100 B.I.N
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Road-Runner-Bags-Jammer-Bag-Brand-New-Cycle-Handlebar/143109541772?

small frame bag - looking at the rapha one or the apidura one, any recommendations between the two? or something else I should be looking at, more for long ride/credit card touring than epic adventures...