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On several rides lately I would have liked to have had my Nikon camera. Would be ideal to carry waterproof jacket and snacks.

Specs I would like are:

Waterproof
Able to open one handed
Able to open and close while on the move

Cheers


 
Posted : 12/10/2019 3:51 pm
 Bez
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Not sure how waterproof you want, but your other two criteria are inevitably going to compromise it. I assume you want "fairly rainproof".

Outershell gets good reviews:
https://theradavist.com/2017/01/outershell-makes-the-best-on-the-bike-camera-bag/

The other option is to get a camera bag and convert it to Klickfix:
https://bikepacking.com/gear/camera-handlebar-bag-diy/

I've done this myself and it's easy (though I didn't use a camera bag specifically, and I wasn't anticipating too much weight so didn't incorporate a stiffening plate). The bar bracket is about £12 and the adapter plate is about £8.


 
Posted : 12/10/2019 4:35 pm
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How big is the camera? An Alpkit Stem Cell is good for a reasonable compact or small mirrorless camera. Quite easy to open while riding. The current version is just a drawstring closure, so probably not really waterproof.


 
Posted : 12/10/2019 4:48 pm
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Bez, really liking that Outershell bag, especially the fact that it opens while I’m riding, nice design.


 
Posted : 12/10/2019 6:10 pm
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The Road Runner Jammer bag would suit. They have a waterproof liner which really does work and are easy to access.


 
Posted : 12/10/2019 7:39 pm
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@fudge9202 is this for on or off road?


 
Posted : 13/10/2019 7:43 am
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Ortlieb Ultimate Six Plus meets all your criteria, it's a top quality bit of kit that works really well. Have had mine for a few years now and have no complaints.


 
Posted : 13/10/2019 9:06 am
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@damascus for use on and off road( primarily on gravel on my Salsa Vaya)


 
Posted : 13/10/2019 10:18 am
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The Outershell is good, but won't take a big camera & a jacket. It will hold a Fuji XT1 with 18-135, but that's it.
Ortlieb's are bigger, but the rigid mount can wobble a bit on rough roads.


 
Posted : 13/10/2019 10:40 am
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@kiwijohn cheers for that detail my camera is large dslr and would want space for a jacket and snacks so the Outershell is a no go, pity🙁


 
Posted : 13/10/2019 4:14 pm

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