Sea Otter 2022 – ORTLIEB Launches Bikepacking Seat-Pack QR Saddle Bag

by Brian Mullin on April 7, 2022

 

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The German bag pioneers at ORTLIEB have, once again, one-upped themselves. The waterproof bag manufacturer has created an all-new design dubbed Seat-Pack QR. Sitting alongside the 11L and 16.5L Seat-Pack models, the new Seat-Pack QR hits the sweet spot of a 13-liter volume (and weighing just 625g), though the real revelation comes from its shape and how it attaches to the seat / seatpost interfaces.

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Using the all-new Seat-Lock fastening system, a new bag shape, and internal reinforcements, the Seat-Pack QR is easy to install and fully compatible with full-suspension mountain bikes and road bikes, alike – with, or without dropper posts.

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Waterproof Saddlebag With Quick Release For Bikepacking

Hitting the trails on a mountain bike, chasing up alpine passes on a road bike, or heading off-road with the gravel bike? Whatever the tour, with the waterproof Seat-Pack QR, the choice of the bike becomes secondary. The innovative Seat-Lock fastening system makes it quick to mount, regardless of which bike is in line for the next tour.

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After removal, the fastening system leaves no trace and can even be used with a dropper post as the special adapter clamp only takes up 4.3 centimeters.

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Thanks to the inner reinforcement along with the four straps and compression valve, the content is securely fixed in place and the entire pack remains stable without any annoying bouncing on the saddle stem. Another positive aspect of the pack is the quick mounting and removal, enabling, for example, the equipment it contains to be kept dry inside the tent.

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If the 13-liter volume is not enough, an elastic cord fastener is present for simply stowing a gilet or vest on the upper side of the 625-gram pack. The maximum load of three to five kilograms depends on the position of the hooks on the saddle rails.

The PVC-free saddlebag is of course produced sustainably in Germany and is immediately available from specialist retailers.

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  • Waterproof saddlebag with roll closureSeat-Lock mounting system (QR – Quick Release) for quick mounting
  • Bag has an internal stiffener and four compression straps; this fixes the load very well to the saddle and seatpost.
  • Compatible with dropper posts through additional locking ring
  • Ideal for bikepacking, alpcrossing, touring
  • Mounting via lever on the saddle rail and via strong Hook and loop fastener around seatpost
  • Lightweight, robust PU-coated nylon fabric
  • Valve with grip loop to compress the pack volume
  • Elastic cord fixations on the upper outside for quick stowage of additional equipment
  • Protective plate on the bottom prevents damage from tire contact
  • Removable without residue
  • Daisy chain for attaching rear light or additional equipment
  • The webbing must be routed under the daisy chain
  • 3M Scotchlite reflectors
  • Maximum load 4 kg
  • Requires approx. 3 cm space on the seat post

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