For this coming season, Ortlieb is releasing a new bikepacking lineup which includes a Seat-Pack, Handlebar-Pack, Frame-Pack (not seen) and Accessory-Pack. It uses the same wet gear design that all of their product lineups use, they’re 100% waterproof, durable and made in Germany. The four bags cover all the important storage locations on the bike.
Seat Pack
The saddle bag or Seat-Pack is expandable and offers a storage volume between 8 to 16.5 liters and retails for $159.95. The pack is suited for multiple apparel items and other equipment, and it has an adjustable rolling closure system with an innovative purge valve for quick compression. It utilizes a welded construction with fabric nylon fabric and PU materials and weighs 430 grams.
The design, construction, and materials help it retain its shape and a super sticky padded seatpost straps keep it securely fastened and protect the posts shaft.
Handlebar Pack
The 15-liter Handlebar-Pack features a two-way roll closure for easy access from both sides, and the waterproof roll up keeps your sleeping bag and apparel dry in any situation and it retails for $129.95. The Handlebar-Pack has an attachment system to mount it securely to any handlebar design. It keeps the load ratio balanced on the bike and features additional hooks for connecting the Accessory-Pack. It utilizes a welded construction with fabric nylon fabric and PU materials and weighs 417 grams.
Accessory-Pack
The Accessory-Pack has a volume of 3.5 liters and offers additional storage space to the Handlebar-Pack and retails for $74.95. It uses adjustable metal hooks to fix it as an extra pack to the Handlebar-Pack, and it can also be directly mounted to the bars or used as a hip-pack. It utilizes a welded construction with fabric nylon fabric and PU materials and weighs 206 grams. It’s ideally suited for smaller items, such as snacks, smartphones and anything you quickly require.
Frame Pack
The Frame-Pack isn’t out until 2017. The Frame-Pack will be ideal for bulky items such as food and tools where it can reside close to the bike center of gravity. It will fit in the frame triangle, and they’ll be two sizes, a 4-liter medium, and a 6 liter large. The pack is built strong and sturdy and has Velcro straps for attachment and weighs 174 to 220 grams.
For additional information refer: www.ortliebusa.com/
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