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This is a great multiusage bag for your bikepacking expeditions or your day trip exploring dirt roads around town.
With it's internal sealed liner, it's waterproof and will keep your gear dry.
- Nylon webbing attachment straps combine with Fidlock clips make the attachment system fit several bike frame geometry and perform true mud, rain or snow for years to come.
- 100% waterproof to carry safely your electronics, no matter how bad the sky is pouring on you.
- YKK #8 waterproof Zipper easy to operate thanks to the tight attachment.
- Design to fits with 1 or 2 water bottles
- Easily pack and hold tools, food or extra clothing because of its big opening.
- Offer an ethical bag made in Canada with recycled & Carbon neutral fabric.
Make sure it fits your bike frame:
Here are templates you can print and put on your frame to make sure its the right size.
Make sure it is really tight to facilitate the zipping & un zipping.
*As a general rule ;
small bags fits on X-small, small and medium bikes,
- 100% Waterproof with a TPU liner and sealed seams.
- Large #8 waterproof YKK zipper.
- No large velcros to handle.
- Always under tension for easy zipper action.
- XPac RX30 Recycled & Carbon neutral Fabric and Cordura 1000D nylon in critical zones.
- Quick 3-point attachment strap system with straps that won't interfere with top tube packs.
- Always under tension for easy zipper action.
- Made in Canada.
To determine the best size for your bike frame:
1. Print the templates available in the "Why We Made This" section to determine which size will best fit your frame.
2. These templates are exactly the size of the bags and can be cut and fitted inside your frame to determine the fit.
3. These bags are designed to be stretched tight inside your frame at each of the 3 attachment points. If the bag can't be stretched tight this will make operating the zipper difficult. When in doubt, choose the size smaller.
Small
Weight: 160 g (6 oz)
Volume: 2.5 L (150 cu. in.)
Length: 16 1/4" (41.3 cm)
Width: 6" (15.2 cm)
Medium
Weight: 180 g (7 oz)
Volume: 4 L (250 cu. in.)
Length: 18 3/4" (47.6 cm)
Width: 7.5" (19 cm)
Large
Weight: 220 g (8 oz)
Volume: 5 L (300 cu. in.)
Length: 20 1/2" (52 cm)
Width: 9 1/4" (23.5 cm)
Quick & Easy Access
Thanks to the attachment straps, the bag will always remain under tension for easy zipper action. This allows you to easily access your gear in your frame bag.
This completely eliminates the necessity for large, messy velcros. The strap system will not interfere with top tube packs.
Proudly Made in Canada
All of our bags, panniers and accessories are designed in our Canadian office. When it comes to the production and assembly of the Frame Bags - 100% waterproof, it is hand-sewn in our production facility in Sherbrooke.