What is Bikepacking?
Bike packaging is another term of back packing and cycling. When riders go for hiking and travel, they carry all their stuff like gear, cooking equipment’s, tents on their bikes and use the lightweight bag.
Touring on bike is the best way to explore the world and to connect with nature. A unique to see the world. Riding slowly through the beautiful scenery makes you admire nature.
In this blog post we will explain different type of bikepacking bags and how can you choose one according to your preferred choice?
Different types of bikepacking bags
You have the limited space on your bike and have to balance the weight and the stuff you will carry. Mostly riders use the combination of bags to carry their stuff.
In this blog post, we will explain the types of bikepacking bags:
Full frame bag:
These bags are in a triangle frame and are best for maximum stuff. You can also customize these bag frame because every bike frame is different. It provides the best option to carry your gear in this bag.
A full-size frame bag is important to carry all your essential stuff. Frame bag is designed in a way that it will fit perfectly on your bike.
Half frame bag:
These are designed in a way that only use the portion of the frame triangle. This is the most popular and is 8’’ (10-20cm) tall.
You can carry the two water bottles in these half frame bag. These bags are comfortable and versatile. Half frame bags can be swapped between bikes.
Pannier bags:
Bicycle Pannier Bags are essential if you go on a long-distance tour. You can carry the stuff in maximum capacity. These bags are tested and water proof. Excellent option for bike touring, commuting, and bikepacking.
You can also carry your groceries while commuting back to town in a bike. The best thing about pannier bag is that you have to carry less on your back and more on your bike rack.
Handle bear bag:
Handle bear bag is the most convenient and comfortable than full frame bag. These bags are designed in a way to reduce the damage from levers and cables.
This bag also offers additional pockets and excellent to carry the excessive load and gear. There are variety of options available in these bags.
Handle bear roll:
These bags are also called burrito and sausage bags. Handle bear bag roll is designed in an integrated system and are made as a single unit.
Rolls are the most common and old way to store the gear. And the best thing about this bag is that they work perfectly with any bike and doesn’t take much vertical space.
Saddle bags:
Bicycle Saddle Bags are the best seat bags for riding, backpacking, commuting and racing. These are one of the easiest bags that carry most of your stuff including gear if you want to go out for camping.
It offers the space to carry your tools, that you might need if anything goes wrong with your bike while going to the road, gravel rides and on mountains. These are tested and work well with any type of bikes.
Seat bags:
These types of bags seem bit odd but it’s important in a bikepacking bag kit. The benefit of this bag is that they keep the load in a narrow format.
Seat bags do not disturb your legs while riding. Investing on a good bikepacking setup for gear is a serious investment. They require correct positioning and careful packing.
Basic packing tips:
Here are some basic tips on how to pack your stuff in all these bags:
- Frame triangle is best for heavy items. You have to keep the less load light on handle bear and store heavier stuff on the centre of your bike.
- Put rain jackets or wind shell in stash layers so you take it easily without digging in your bags.
- Back bags are great but do not carry the stuff that is not necessary. Think of the stuff that you didn’t use after the trip so that it will you to not take it to your next trip.
- Double check everything, and leave some space because the heavy bags sometimes rub against the tires.
Conclusion:
Bike touring is the best way to explore the world around you. These bags provide protection against rain, and are designed in a way that will fit in your bike and protect you from weather conditions.
You can carry all your accessories, clothes, cooking equipment’s, tools and gear on these lightweight bags. You have to select which one is best and comfortable for you.
