Restrap Saddle Bag Review - First Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- Video 3 of 3 in this mini series where I get up close and personal with 3 bags sent to me by the lovely folk over at Restrap.
In this video we take a look at the 18L Saddle Bag and all of its features. There's some really nice touches to this bag that make it stand out - one being a lovely Fidlock magnetic closure. Well worth a look!
I hope these videos have helped you out and be sure to check my other reviews if you haven't seen them. Links to videos and products below.
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The thing I found with my Restrap pack is that due to the shape that even with having an XS frame I still had the required 20mm clearance required.
I will say that if I was going to be doing more bikepacking I’d possibly have gone for Tailfin as it’s more secure and can get a bigger load along with extra bags. It’s a bigger cost of course and then you’ve got to faff with the skewer for fitting so not ideal for occasional use.
That makes sense mate. I think for the price point of this bag the ease of use, capacity, and general design and quality is very very good 😊 Hope you’re doing well!
@@thebikepackingdad surviving just need to get out a bit more.
I feel the same way mate. Busy after the house move but some adventures on the horizon hopefully 🤞🏻
Nice piece of kit, tempting
The ease of access and that locking system 👌🏻 Capacity is very generous also.
@@thebikepackingdad I don't mind paying the money if I think it's going to work, my only worry with it is cross winds, it's sticking out like a ship's rudder, maybe a smaller payload, I'm still tempted, maybe I I could twist it to the left or right depending on which way the wind is blowing!! 🤣😂I'm a genius, I will let you know if I buy it. Heading to the off licence now to stock up for the liverpool match today, up the reds 🍻
@@NoBuyNoSell a little sail on there as well and you’re off 😜 My view is that when I’m going bikepacking speed isn’t as important and I reckon you’d need some serious wind to do you a mischief! Enjoy the game and have a beer for me!
@@thebikepackingdad good idea! Never thought about that, cheers dad🍻
when can we expect the restrap v ortlieb 3 bag comparison video?
A friend of mine asked me this the other day 😂 Not too long to wait. One more trip lined up in some nicer weather and then I will be putting it together 👌🏻
It's a serious design flaw putting the bungee straps on the bottom of the saddle pack if you ask me. That's an obvious place to store a rain jacket, but anything you put there is going to get covered in crap. 🤔
I agree with you here. Whilst filming the video I nearly stopped to make sure I’d fitted it correctly! Anything there, even with mudguards, is going to get pretty dirty! Still, if you’re carrying a decent dry bag (which I usually do) it would allow for some soft stuff to live down there.
Not enough space on my bike. Total waste of time as i only have a 1 inch gap and have the string dangling on the back wheel.
@@cjplennon is it a smaller frame mate? Always a possibility with this design I guess. Are you able to strap up the string and use the rest of the bag as intended?
@@thebikepackingdad medium frame. I think they say min clearance should be 20mm which i have. But no way i could strap anything underneath. Ive tied the bungee away. Considering selling the restrap saddle bag and buyihg a tailfin rack that look solid but of course pricey...
@@cjplennon It's a shame they couldn't make it a bit more like the Ortlieb seat pack I have with the straps on the top. However, not sure how it would work with the magnetic closure... Let me know how the Tailfin goes if you get one mate 👍🏻
It looks grear. But I'm more of a pannier man. I still travel ultra heavy.
What do you carry mate?
@@thebikepackingdad I'm not an ultra light bike packer so most of my stuff is slightly bigger and heavier.
Tent, sleeping bag & mat. Clothing
Food, snacks gas and camping stove. With cup and pans to cook with. Coffee and sugar- enough for 2 days.
I always make sure I have a few litres of water, and a couple of beers to celebrate the end of the day.
I never think I'm taking much but it seems to fill everything up really quick.
@@grumpy-dad3701 that’s fair enough. I’m sure if you treated yourself to some titanium pots etc you could get away with it 😜
Restrap vs Ortileb, which is better in your opinion? Thanks
Hi 😊 So for ease of use and capacity it’s the Restrap bag. The locking system is awesome, the dry bag goes in and out easily. However, if I was going on a long trip with extended off road sections I would take the Ortlieb as it is a lot more durable and hard wearing. The air release valve is also a great feature.
Hope that helps!
@@thebikepackingdad appreciate the help thanks!
Ortlieb QR (quick release) for the win!
Improve your sound quality
Mic on the blink so you had room sound. Plenty clear enough though! Any positive feedback…? 😂