Bikepacking Hacks: 3 DIY Seat Packs
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Seat packs are a quintessential piece of bikepacking gear, but they're often pricey. In our latest Bikepacking Hacks video, Neil walks through some simple and affordable DIY solutions for carrying gear at the rear end of your bike...
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Outline:
Intro: 0:00
Dry Bag and Strap: 1:11
Rack Options: 3:00
Invest a little: 5:26
Dropper post thoughts: 6:19
Final Thoughts: 6:55
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Loving the DIY Hack series, Neil! Please keep it up for all us cheapskates / poor unfortunate souls :D
We're not cheap, we're thrifty = ))
Im heading out to the Garage now to fiddle with something you inspired with this video.. That Harness setup caught my eye, and since I didnt see a link I just started of thinking what my other options were.. Here comes my Frenchie with his Harness on and I realize how simiar in shape they are to what you posted. Im going to see how his spare harness will mount until I can find the one you have in the video.. THANKS!
The dry-bag and strap hack is a winner!
As a long tenured IKEA coworker, I’m happy to see yet another use for the FRAKTA bag!
The LOUISE DROPPER POST looks good. But honestly In Taiwan you can get to the hardware store next to Taipei main station the same 2mm plastic sheet (100x100cm) for like 5 USD, the same straps for 6 USD and also 2USD for a seatpost clamp. Finally all you'll need is to cut the shape tap the holes and half an hour later "VOILÀ" :)
Based on the design of the Louise I made one but from a plastic folder. It works nice and it was 4 USD only because I already had the webbing and plastic things
This is the video I needed - dry bag + straps, perfect.
Was literally JUST searching for a guide for seat bags from you, and here it is.
🤜🏼🤛🏼
As a cheapskate I do appreciate this kind of content a lot
These are great ideas. Small investment for first timers. And these might work nearly as well
I was doing the drybag strapped to the seatpost hack about 15 years ago! A great way for people to give it a go and see if they like bikepacking.
Hi how do you store all Camping gear, tent poles in particular? What size dry bag for seatpost location? I have small frame but have full size framebag. I have mounts on fork as well. I have no room for handlebar area though.
I really like the simple setup with the drybag directly attached yo the seatpost. I think I will use that when I'm trying to do basecamp style missions with my full suspension.
Really enjoying this DIY series, Neil! Very well done and great to see that you don’t have to buy all the fancy gear! Just use your imagination and get out and explore!
Love all the hacks. Personally, I like as simple a set up as poss. The fewer parts the better. Also go for time tested kit. So, an Ortlieb ps490 13l bag at the back, round the seat post held in place with Rok commuter straps (so far, unbeatable). And a Carradice Nelson Longflap up front. If I need anything smaller, I tend to strap dry bags or even army surplus onto bars. All solid kit. And, as I'm not racing anyone, doesn't have to be ultralight. Having said that, the Wayward Louise looks tasty......
Another tip for some solid dirtbag DIY cost savings - nylon paracord is dirt cheap and can replace the use of the voile straps if you know some basic knots. Plus, paracord is extremely versatile - you can use it to tie up just about anything (tent guy lines, clothes line, tie up a bear bag, etc)
Great tip! What knot/knots would you prefer to tie it to the saddle?
I had to setup 3 bikes with the rubber clamps and seat post brackets for a Camino de Santiago tour. All of the clamps were solid and the racks never budged. I was on my LHT so I had no rack issues either. The wife decided to leave her LHT at home and ride one of her Bianchi's instead. Our friends had aluminum road bikes.
Thank you Neil for this series of hack videos, please continue with this it is really super useful 😍 pedal further
I used some old bar end horns up front inside the grips too hold my tent away from my cables . And hose clamps for bottles cages on my forks. Gets the job done
Great series! Salsa piece tastefully done🤙🏼
Thanks Josh! Thanks for ripping the Beargrease in not so ideal conditions.
The first hack is excellent gonna try it ✨
I’m using the tailfin alloy rack with aero top bag. Obviously pretty expensive but killer quality and I use it on my road bike for bike packing and my city bike for commuting. Again it’s pretty expensive but if you have multiple use out of it, pretty worth it for me 🤙
So helpful; thanks!
For years I've used Topeak's MTX system. I've used it for Bikepacking and commuting to work. My new setup is using 2 North St pannier bags for bigger camping trips.
for my first ever trip i actually used all diy equipment. i used dry bags + sea to summit straps for my seat and handlebar packs. the seat post was a bit wobbly but worked pretty well for the trip!
Some touring saddles like Brooks, Selle Anatomica, etc. have tabs that you can run straps through and secure a dry bag 'horizontally'. I think Velo Orange even makes an aftermarket clamp on item that creates tabs on other saddles.
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Wonderful vid!
I bought the Louise harness and am disappointed that the buckles are not universal to clip into dry bag clips for a more secure fit. I bought a Sea-to-Summit dry bag as well as spare buckles and can't get them to mate. Don't forget about the TetraRack once you hit that $100+ range. Thanks!
I bought a rack that only clamps to my seatpost. Strap a dry bag on there and Bob's you uncle. I don't even take it off when I do single track (hardtail though)
I went to putting panniers on my full suspension bike.
For anything more than an overnighter or credit card trip I just can't fit enough food to be active into a decently sized saddlebag bar bag combo. Even with a partial frame bag.
I also found this is sooooo much more stable on singletrack.
I had a Salsa Vaya, sorry I let it go, it was awesome
I swear by Topeak Beam racks. Interchangeable between bikes so if you want the rack approach you don't need to invest in multiple bespoke set ups. Works great with their mtx bags.
Thank you for the tips! I AM looking for some more seatpack-based advice: I have a really small frame (52CM Cutthroat), and I need to push the seatpost strap on my Terrapin really far down/cinch it really tight in order to maintain a more vertical angle for the seatpack. Over the course of a ride, that seatpost strap slips upward and I start to get tire rub. Is there a trick to keeping that seatpost strap from moving? Thank you again for all the great content!
Tailfin has been a great upgrade for me. Gets rid of that gear movement when out of the saddle. Fitted to a through axle it fits any bike. It loads super fast as well.
Great video! What I would love if there was a way to mount a rear rack, if you have a thru-axle frame.(and no rackmounts on the frame). I know that Robert Axle Project has some options, but I have not found the perfect solution yet. I am not a fan of the p-clamps... I doubt they will be strong enough if you go on a longer trip, with heavier bags. What I want is what the Tailfin rack does, but I think that is much too expensive, and I already have a Tubus rack I want to use.
The Louise has been on my list for quite a while. I’m sure you can do a hack version for less but I would love to support a small business and save myself the time and trouble.
Yeah, I'm in the same boat, also, punching holes in plastic is not as easy as it looks. I've tried a few times and it has always ended up tearing.
Cool video
So three years ago I drank the BP Kool-aid even before I had a gravel bike. I was lucky enough to get all three bags made by Timbuktu at Mountain Equipment before they stopped making them. I like the minimalist discipline BP involves but I've been forced to use a 20l backpack for food and clothes - the variable things on any trip. But I already have a Tubus Cargo Classic rear rack and I was thinking of putting it on. Not for panniers but a rack bag or just a roll. I'd like to hear comments about putting it on, and also rack bag recommendations. I haven't had a rack bag since my Kirtland finally wore out.
I fixed old Mountain Smith Tour lamber pack to the carrier and saddle rail with four carabiners
I subscribed thinking I really don't know if what he's saying works hehehe...but I like the straightforward discussion ..don't waste our time
I'll take it, and noted. Thanks!
Hey, great ideas... 👍 Which size has the first drybag (the black one)... How many liters? Thank 👌 "ride on" 😎
Great
Have you tried out seat pack frames? I've seen a few on Amazon that have bottle cages and stop the bag swinging. Just wondered if you'd tried any of them out.
5:46 remarks that the topeak backloaded isn’t a cheap/poor quality option
Correct, the 30/40 usd options are.
What straps are you using? Great vid!
Please explain in more detail how to use seat post clamps. THANKS
How about a list of saddle packs for dropper post?
Очень интересно!
Hey, Quick Question I was wondering were u can purchase the Louis bike packing saddle
Kind regards
3:10 Why do you say that rack isn't best solution for a technical route? Shouldn't it solve the shaking of seatpost bag problem? Could you please explain?
What is the approx volume of that black bag he puts on the seatpost? 8L? 12L?
Hi, what model of Salsa bag do You have into frame? In what way do You mount it? I cant see straps.
What rack you use on 2nd option?
Dude that's what I figured, dry bag! Easy, 30$
that little pink and blue strap is cool but i cant find it online.. "alsteir?"
i finally found them after checking out your site which is nice btw, but damn i cant afford
Voile straps are a good alternative.
Sub'd just off this vid. Will consider the collective. Great vid. thanks !!~
Awesome! Thank you!
need to turn the gain up a little on your mic
A lot or a little, audio is hard.
What rear rack is that?
The Tumbleweed T-rack, not budget by any means, but was what I had.
had the exate same question😁
: )
Bro you look tired? You good?
Cheap clip from amazons and broken spare tubes = voile straps for pennies on the dollar.
What kind of clips exactly? Do you have a picture of this hack? Seems good.
Imagine people pay 150$ for a saddle bag.
You may be shocked about my next review.
I have listened to this at least 50 times and all 50 times that strap that you used for your seat post strap is not in your link and I cannot understand what the hell you are saying
There are quite a few words that you do not properly pronounce and they sound like mumbling mumbo jumbo
That’s a shame, first I’ve heard of this. A time stamp would be helpful so I can point you in the right direction.
Also, thanks for watching my video 50X, you likely have the most single views of any of my videos. 👏🏼