Saddle bags - what are you using?

[Ken Robb]

what size bag and/or what do you want to fit inside it?

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by Kirk007

curious what you like better about this than the Silca's your selling in classifieds? I like the Silca for road riding but definitely on the small side for gravel/other.

The overall design of the outer shell is better and simpler (dare I say elegant). Some people complain. The zipper being on the bottom is an issue but it is not. Silca seems fancy to be fancy. It’s also high quality (the highest) and everything works great. The outer shell bag uses quality fabrics, zippers, hooks and loops. It all seems to works really well. Plus, I’m not a fan of tool rolls which the Silca is sort of. To me tool rolls waste precious space with fabric. It’s personal. The Silca is badass and very well appointed but I think the outer shell is better.

[andrew+]

Jandd mini mountain wedge or Jandd tubular tire bag. Both function super well, are reliable and inexpensive.

They are not stylish, but they are well designed.

[Kirk007]

Originally Posted by joosttx

The overall design of the outer shell is better and simpler (dare I say elegant). Some people complain. The zipper being on the bottom is an issue but it is not. Silca seems fancy to be fancy. It’s also high quality (the highest) and everything works great. The outer shell bag uses quality fabrics, zippers, hooks and loops. It all seems to works really well. Plus, I’m not a fan of tool rolls which the Silca is sort of. To me tool rolls waste precious space with fabric. It’s personal. The Silca is badass and very well appointed but I think the outer shell is better.

thanks. I also like, and use the Arundel bags for some of the reasons you point out re space availability and simple design. The medio is nice for the road during our nine month wet season when I want a bit more volume than the silca.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by Kirk007

thanks. I also like, and use the Arundel bags for some of the reasons you point out re space availability and simple design. The medio is nice for the road during our nine month wet season when I want a bit more volume than the silca.

I really like the arundel bags. The outershell quality is superior. And trust me, it keeps stuff dry.

[pdmtong]

I like the Silca use of the BOA system...easy and secure. the seat roll premio is small and road oriented - but silca does offer larger tool roll and a pod - both with BOA

if not that, then jandd mini - been using those for years before the silca. switched mainly because BOA made it easier to move bag across bikes.

I understand the PITA of a tool roll but once you figure out the best way to pack it, it's no longer a PITA

[pcxmbfj]

Originally Posted by vqdriver

i've tried a bunch and always go back to jandd minis

Used for years. Can sometimes get deals on website.

[sg8357]

Originally Posted by bikinchris

What, there's no Louis Vitton out there?

LV is for the peasants, try here instead.

http://www.guu-watanabe.com/bags.html

[gngroup]

Thank you for all the replies! I wish my classifieds got this much action!

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by gngroup

Thank you for all the replies! I wish my classifieds got this much action!

Advice is free!

[gngroup]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Advice is free!

Haha- true!!!

[TheseGoTo11]

I too like the Outershell on my "gravel" bike, but I'll also plug the ILE seat bag. Swallows a 29er tube, levers and a few small other bits easy and straps down tight. Easy on/off with QR buckle. I've also got a very similar one from Andrew the Maker that uses a Voile strap. All work very well.

[Blue Jays]

Velocolour has been my favorite based on their superb attention-to-detail the past few years.
Going back prior...I used to like Timbuk2...until they began cheaping-out and cutting corners.

[Jeff N.]

Screw straps, velcro or otherwise. Small Topeak Wedge. Holds two tubes and a tire lever. Clip on/off. Eazy peezy. None better, IMO.

[rePhil]

I took an out of character, for me anyways, chance on this Kickstarter:

https://www.vouel.com/snap-b

Otherwise a Jandd mini mountain wedge works for me.