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Bought myself a Jack rack, and have been using a generic roll top waterproof bag with it. It's OK, nice and secure under the straps but not easily accessible.
So, I'd like a porteur or handlebar bag to team up with it. I think the best I've seen so far is the Inside line small Porteur bag. Looks like it will fit the slightly smaller Jack Rack platform OK.
Any other suggestions? Probably 10 to 15 litres and available in the UK to avoid unexpected customs charges. Ultracool gravel aesthetic obviously. 😁
Ultracool gravel aesthetic obviously.
Get Camelchops to custom make you one.
Did you order the rack from thre US? I have looked at those and they seem OK - how are you finding it?
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Hey TJ. I ordered direct from that/their website linked above. Apparently they ship straight from China. When I ordered there was a slightly confusing process where I had to wait for an e-mailed link to actually purchase, something about them being made in batches, but it came through straight away so there was only the 2-ish week wait for shipping from China. I got no additional customs charges.
As for the rack itself, it feels a bit expensive, but the quality of it an all the accessories it ships is really nice. Would recommend if you're happy with the cost.
And Matt, thanks for your suggestion. Not heard of Camelchops before, Mr Heckles looks like the basis of the right thing, I'll definitely be in touch with them. Thanks.
I use a lomo one like this on my front rack. It's tough material and just about the right size for commuting. Someone on here recommended a few years ago and it has been good for me and relatively cheap:
https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/15l-dry-bike-motorbike-tail-bag/
Pic with slightly overloaded bag after Aldi run:
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I got one of the Jack Racks and really like it. I bought a second-hand BigXTop Rando Bag off someone on here that fits it pretty nicely, needed some extra bungees to secure but it's a handy size. I don't think they're making them officially any more but you could ask - same as CamelChops above. Restrap do one as well.
@tthew I had one of the larger ILE porteur bags a few years ago. Very well made but rather heavy.
https://flic.kr/p/2onii5W
I’ve got a Jack from the kickstarter - tempted to get a basket /bag combo but that inside line bag linked looks good too…
https://www.wizard.works/shop/all-sale-items/sale-10/alakazam-basket-bag/
Thanks gents, some great suggestions here.
Those Lomo bags are a bloody bargain, but the measured size looks huge, certainly when compared to others which quote the same volume by litres. Something to be careful of I'd not considered so that's helpful.
Not only a funky bag, but one of those cool analogue computers. Nice shedbrewed.
I'm another that got the Jack Rack via kickstarter campaign, been using it with one of these and been great
https://www.pannier.cc/product/zeitgeist-saddle-handlebar-bag-swift-industries/