Arkel Seatpacker 15 Lonnng Term Review

This is meant as a question by some who might but some bike packing bags. Not trying to start an argument.

I can see the benefit of buying this sort of bag in that it could be fitted to a full suspension bike. But I’m not sure if I’d use full suspension bike. If you using a rigid bike it must be a cheaper, lighter and far easier from a structural point of view to put a bag on top of a rack

If you using a rigid bike it must be a cheaper, lighter and far easier from a structural point of view to put a bag on top of a rack

Yup, not all bikes are able to take a rack but I find them easier to use. Slight weight penalty if that matters to you.

I see you can get the metal frame/hanger thing on its own which could be good for working with existing bags. Still pricey though.

https://www.arkel-od.com/seatpacker-aluminum-support/

I've got one and it's ace. Sliding it on & off is extra quick and the frame is solid as anything. I had a small problem when I wanted to drop my seat and ended up with the pack rubbing the tyre = almost hole. Solution was to chop up a section of plant pot into an nice oval shape and evostick it to the pack. Now perfect.

Caaradice will sell you a support frame for your saddle loofah.

https://carradice.co.uk/shop/accessories/bikepacking-rack/

They've started making a few backpacking style bags too.

https://carradice.co.uk/shop/bikepacking/bikepacking-seatpack/

Looks to me that the bag is rubbing on the dropper post there?

Long days out in the saddle - that'll wear the anodizing away??