I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 4:59 pm
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Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 5:09 pm
For the 20l besides £21 and some webbing ladder why is this an improvement on an Airlok Dual?
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 5:12 pm
I rather like the look of some of that.
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 5:12 pm
I spoke to them about them recently - its sturdier material and has the harness built in. There's a weight penalty too of course. Just the one colour, which isn't great if you want to maximise visibility.
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 5:42 pm
The Gnaro looks good, might have to buy myself one when they come in to stock
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:00 pm
(Why dont they make the sodding seat packs bigger)
Or have a bigger version available
Or have a bigger version available
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:08 pm
Why would you want anything bigger than 12 litres?ddraver wrote:(Why dont they make the sodding seat packs bigger)
Or have a bigger version available
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:28 pm
How much bigger?
I think there's a limit to how much can be carried under a saddle without the pack being so long that swinging is detrimental to the handling of the bike.
I think there's a limit to how much can be carried under a saddle without the pack being so long that swinging is detrimental to the handling of the bike.
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:47 pm
Because I'm short (we do exist) and so have no room in the frame
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 8:01 pm
There's the Big Papa, not waterproof though IME all of it doesn't need to be, I have a small dry bag inside.ddraver wrote:(Why dont they make the sodding seat packs bigger)
Or have a bigger version available
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 8:07 pm
How short?ddraver wrote:Because I'm short (we do exist) and so have no room in the frame
My salsa el mariachi is an xsm (14inch?) and I can fit a frame bag in - my half frame bag works pretty well though
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 8:17 pm
happy with my Airlok Dual 20l, never had any problems with either the waterproofness or the fastening so can't see its worth the jump from £20 to £40?
but then again what do I know!
but then again what do I know!
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 10:11 am
you know how to eat a pastry and talk a glass eye to sleep 
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:43 am
Anyone got any yet? I like the idea of the built in mount if it means less faffing.
Really tempted to get the 13ltr drybag.
Really tempted to get the 13ltr drybag.
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:03 am
looks good , have some experience of designing welded bags, and they are dead strong ! .... also cost looks good as presumably made in china (they are good at welding things over that way) and it says not made in uk like their other bags.
look interesting anyway
look interesting anyway
Re: I see Alpkit are going waterproof.
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:16 pm
Altura and Madison also have this kind of stuff available too at a similar price.
It will be interesting to see how Apidura respond as their bags are broadly similar but more expensive.
It will be interesting to see how Apidura respond as their bags are broadly similar but more expensive.