There have been a LOT of recent and up to date baggage for all over the place in your bike at Sea Otter, with some recent takes on conventional designs that supply new utility. Plus, some new sizes, recent kits, lights, and some extra tender items price displaying off.
Kicking issues off, Osprey gave us a sneak peek of their prototype bikepacking setup, which features a saddle bag, handlebar bag, body bag, and prime tube bag. They’re nonetheless being examined and refined, however taking a look at a launch later this 12 months.
A number of sizes of body bag will probably be supplied, and it and the highest tube bag get waterproof zippers with garages to cover the {hardware} whereas leaving the pull tabs seen and accessible.
The handlebar bag makes use of roll closures on both finish with compression straps separate from the attachment straps, plus loops to connect smaller packs, fantastic tune it’s place, and safe it to the stem or headtube if vital. However agency rubber mounts add some area between it and the bar so it received’t take up hand positions and can clear drop bars higher.
The saddle bag will get a wrapper that mounts to the saddle and publish with a really large, safe Velcro strap across the publish to assist stabilize it. The roll-top dry bag then slots into it and secures with a strap working across the again, by means of the roll-top’s closure, so it received’t come out. Loads of compression factors and a one-way air valve make it easier to get it packed tight. It needs to be sufficiently big to carry a one-person bikepacking tent and a few garments. No phrase on pricing or ship dates but.
Cedaero fork bag and customized body baggage
The brand new Cedaero Fork Carry bag ($89.95) is designed to slip and strap onto the 3-bolt King Cage fork cage.
Not like all of the roll-top fork baggage, this one makes use of an extended zip to create a wide-opening flap that makes it a lot faster and simpler to entry the goodies inside, and the design makes it very easy to take away so you’ll be able to carry it inside or to your camp.
In addition they have a variety of inventory baggage for each a part of your bike, and can make customized baggage to suit particular bikes, together with full suspension mountain bikes.
Their saddle bag has a agency plastic band inside that maintains the form so it’s straightforward to see the stuff inside, or you’ll be able to can take away it if you wish to cinch the strap down tight to compress it.
They usually have prime tube baggage in each shade of the rainbow after which some.
KOM Biking saddle bag with Garmin Varia mount
KOM Biking has a brand new saddle bag ($40) with a direct mount for the Garmin Varia rear radar gentle.
For those who’ve ever tried mounting one on a motorcycle with out a lot seatpost extension, then you know the way nice of an concept that is. For shorter riders, it’s a straightforward means so as to add the security gadget, but additionally only a great place for it for any rider.
In addition they have a brand new direct stem bolt mount model of their outfront laptop mount with quick-release accent mount. It makes use of the identical two-prong attachment as all GoPros, so there are numerous lights and motion cams that match, and also you simply twist it off for simpler charging or filming.
Blackburn aspect marker lights and different mounts
Blackburn’s GRID head and tail lights are superior, I’ve been utilizing them for a while. What’s distinctive is the addition of a aspect marker gentle set, letting you add extra visibility from all angles with yellow/amber lights that connect to either side of your body or fork.
They have been additionally displaying off a stretch strap that holds a CO2 or any of their mini instruments which are formed like a CO2 to your shock’s air canister. Their MTB mini body bag has been within the line for some time and affords a bit extra storage on some frames (I’d counsel making a paper template and seeing if the form works in your bike earlier than shopping for).
The GRID handlebar bag is a latest addition to their line of metropolis and bikepacking baggage, which features a implausible saddle bag that I’ve been utilizing for fairly a while, in addition to their Outpost prime tube bag.
Ornot XL handlebar bag and artist prints
Ornot has simply added a brand new XL model of their handlebar roll bag, proven right here subsequent to the Mini. It provides extra exterior lash pints, however isn’t fairly on the market but. As they are saying, you can get on their e mail listing, ornot.
They have been additionally displaying off Artist Sequence variations of their Path Shirts, which it is best to most likely attain out to them about as a result of they’re not on the web site but.
Mend It Package MTB-ready first support package
The Mend It Package is a mountain biker’s first support package that may strap to your body, nonetheless I’d most likely simply throw it in a pack because of the considerably open design…however that design is intentional, each a part of it serves a function, and not using a pouch or something so as to add weight or bulk.
The orange outer wrapper is a splint, and the black Velcro strap is the tournequet, with all provides contained inside two waterproof packets to maintain them collectively. The black mesh factor on the highest left is a 3D printed carbon fiber finger splint, which is designed to bend in a single path (to curve round your finger), however not within the different (to maintain your finger straight as soon as it’s taped in place). Fairly cool design, and simply one in every of many 3D-printed issues Zach discovered for his roundup.
Restrap’s race body baggage
For those who’re rolling quick and lightweight, or “bank card bikepacking”, Restrap’s race line of body baggage are implausible wanting. I’ve solely tried the highest tube bag, and I find it irresistible. Hoping to present the remaining a whirl this summer season. These aren’t new, however they’ll have some recent choices coming later this 12 months.
Orucase adjustable cardboard bike field & duffel baggage
The brand new Orucase Telescoping Bike Field is a thick, robust cardboard field for packing and transport your bike that has a couple of tips. First, it is available in two elements that nest collectively, so you’ll be able to slide them to regulate it’s size to suit you bike. When you’ve bought it dialed, you should use straps to include it, or simply choose one in every of two fastened positions (Brief 48″, Lengthy 62″) and use the built-in flaps on prime and backside to lock it into place.
The ends use multi-part closures, so that you don’t have to make use of tape in case you’re not really transport it, and the entire thing ships inside a really small field that may be reused for storage. Retail is $50 plus $15 transport.
Their new Janus Duffel bag was initially launched as house-made choices to check the market, and now they’re made abroad and include a wholesome $100 value drop to $150.
It’s function constructed for athletes with a number of pockets separate sneakers and sweaty issues, plus a couple of small inside organizing pockets preserve stuff tidy. The highest flap’s inside zip pocket may even match the smallest MacBook Air or iPad Professional, however there’s no padding to guard it.
The brand new mannequin additionally provides convertible backpack straps, and retains the outsized seize handles. Zippered finish pockets have a second zippered mesh panel to assist issues breathe…or drain.
In addition they make numerous on-bike baggage, and the Mini Body Bag was redesigned earlier this 12 months, made with a sturdy sailcloth materials, foam reinforcement, and YKK Aquaguard zipper. Obtainable in six colours, it additionally has two outdoors pockets on the edges, reflective particulars, and runs $75.
Kali Cascade path helmet will get much more eco-friendly
Launched final 12 months, the Kali Cascade launched numerous inexperienced options, from a visor made from reclaimed ocean plastic to recycled EPS foam to straps produced from recycled PET to padding that makes use of Bamboo.
Now, they’re beginning to take issues a giant step additional by incorporating post-industrial waste supplies from their manufacturing unit. The coloured insets proven round their vents are scrap materials left over from making different helmets, which not solely appears cool however means each helmet made this manner will probably be distinctive, and it retains that materials from going within the trash.
Inside, the froth padding is reduce from scraps, too. These are nonetheless proof of idea helmets, they’re nonetheless engaged on how this might occur at scale, however we love seeing the creativity and downside fixing Kali brings to the desk.
For now, the Cascade is offered in black and this new Inexperienced Feathers version.
Silca rainbow anodized ti bottle cage
Ya know what would look nice with that Kali helmet prototype? This rainbow anodized Sicuro Ti Unicorn bottle cage, which is offered now for $85.
