Bikepacking bags put to the test: Gravel biking has long since ceased to be just a trend, but has been a new cycling discipline with many different facets since this year at the latest. In the slipstream of gravel bikes, bikepacking also picked up speed and is becoming increasingly popular. It doesn't matter whether it's a long day trip or even a real bike tour.
Similar concepts with big differences
In order for these trips to be a success, you need not only a suitable bike but also the right bikepacking equipment in order to be able to stow your luggage on the bike accordingly. There is a special bag solution for what feels like every free centimeter on the bike. The concepts are similar at first glance and usually come with basic equipment consisting of a bag on the saddle, one in the frame triangle and a bag in the handlebar area. Nevertheless, there are big differences in terms of pack size, fastening systems or material.
Packed and saddled up
We took a closer look at some manufacturers of bikepacking equipment for you and subjected them to thorough practical tests so that you don't experience any nasty surprises on long or short trips. Because nothing is more annoying and affects the driving experience as much as when a bag wobbles around all day or even falls off. We packed our bags to the limit and really gave it a go to see what the bikepacking equipment was really capable of.
Bikepacking bags tested
The list of bags will be continuously updated here in the coming weeks.
Topeak Loader
https://www.velomotion.de/magazin/2022/03/bikepacking-taschen-test-topeak/
Ortlieb packs
https://www.velomotion.de/magazin/2022/03/bikepacking-taschen-ortlieb-test/
PRO Discover Bags
https://www.velomotion.de/magazin/2022/03/bikepacking-taschen-pro-test/
https://www.velomotion.de/magazin/2022/03/bikepacking-taschen-test-evoc/
https://www.velomotion.de/magazin/2022/03/bikepacking-taschen-test-zefal/