BIKEPACKING BAGS

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Bikepacking bags are minimalist cargo-carrying bags that attach directly to your bike, without a rack. They're perfect for rugged multi-day bike adventures because they are: 

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Streamlined, for easier maneuverability on rough trail

Smaller, encouraging you to pack light

Resilient, due to fewer rigid breakable structures

Frame Bag

What to put in this bikepacking bag:

heavy items like a water bladder, electronics, tools

Handlebar Bag

light bulky items like a sleeping bag, tent, z-fold sleeping pad, or warm layers

What to put in this bikepacking bag:

Seat Bag

clothes, food, cooking gear, electronics, miscellaneous items

What to put in this bikepacking bag:

Stem Bag / Feed Bag

snacks, sunscreen, water bottle, chapstick, small items you use often

What to put in this bikepacking bag:

Top Tube Bag

snacks, sunglasses, phone, power bank, light, small items you use often

What to put in this bikepacking bag:

Gear Cages + Dry Bags

water bladder, inflatable sleeping pad, pot and stove, food

What to put in this bikepacking bag:

What's On My Bike

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There are so many ways to arrange and load bikepacking bags! See more at exploringwild.com.

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