Bikepacking Hacks: 3 DIY Seat Packs

So helpful; thanks!

Bro you look tired? You good?

This is the video I needed - dry bag + straps, perfect.

What rack you use on 2nd option?

Sub'd just off this vid. Will consider the collective. Great vid. thanks !!~

Hi, what model of Salsa bag do You have into frame? In what way do You mount it? I cant see straps.

What is the approx volume of that black bag he puts on the seatpost? 8L? 12L?

What straps are you using? Great vid!

Wonderful vid!

that little pink and blue strap is cool but i cant find it online.. "alsteir?"

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

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.

Imagine people pay 150$ for a saddle bag.

Please explain in more detail how to use seat post clamps. THANKS

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

Great

The dry-bag and strap hack is a winner!

Dude that's what I figured, dry bag! Easy, 30$

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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

Hey, great ideas... 👍 Which size has the first drybag (the black one)... How many liters? Thank 👌 "ride on" 😎

I had a Salsa Vaya, sorry I let it go, it was awesome

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.

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!

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......

Great series! Salsa piece tastefully done🤙🏼

need to turn the gain up a little on your mic

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What rear rack is that?

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 🤙

Thank you Neil for this series of hack videos, please continue with this it is really super useful 😍 pedal further

The first hack is excellent gonna try it ✨

Очень интересно!

I fixed old Mountain Smith Tour lamber pack to the carrier and saddle rail with four carabiners

Was literally JUST searching for a guide for seat bags from you, and here it is.

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!

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)

As a long tenured IKEA coworker, I’m happy to see yet another use for the FRAKTA bag!

These are great ideas. Small investment for first timers. And these might work nearly as well

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)

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.

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.