Bikepacking Handlebar Bags

Using an integrated mini rack and quick-release design, the Arkel Rollpacker Front Bag was ahead of its time when it was first released in 2018, but how does it stand up to the competition today? We got our hands on the latest version of the unique Canada-made handlebar bag system to find out for ourselves. Read Miles’ review here…

The new Musguard Handlebar Harness is designed to be light, simple and efficient, and it weighs in at just 148 grams, making it one of the lightest handlebar bags we’ve ever seen. Find more details and photos here…

Released earlier this fall, the Bags By Bird Tail Grab is a unique handlebar bag that comes in two sizes, has a rando-style flap opening, and offers quick-access storage for ride essentials. We’ve been testing both the Lil’ Tail Grab and the Big Tail Grab for the last couple of months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…

Our first new bag design of 2022 comes from Andrew The Maker in Missouri, who just launched the Jerry Sack, a slender handlebar-mounted bag for ride essentials that can be paired with the Swood T-Bar for extra stability. Learn more about it here…

Fresh off a week-long singletrack bikepacking trip in the desert, Miles shares his thoughts on the redesigned Outer Shell Handlebar Harness and Drawcord Handlebar Bag. Find specs, photos, and a report on what’s new here…

Jack the Bike Rack is a versatile, handlebar-mounted front rack that’s secured in place using just two straps. We’ve been testing out a pre-production version of Jack before its upcoming launch on Kickstarter to discover how well it works. Find a detailed look and our first impressions on this nifty little front rack here…

Bontrager just announced an expansion of their bag lineup with a new saddlebag, frame bag, and handlebar bag, all designed for seamless integration with the new Trek Checkpoint. Check them out here…

Our friends at Wizard Works have teamed up with artist Get Wild Matty for their third collaboration, a super limited run of hand-embroidered Lil Presto Barrel Bags. Check them out here…

Released this spring, the BXB Piccolo Short Flap is a modern top-accessed saddlebag or handlebar bag that’s specifically tailored for bikes with tighter clearances and narrower drops. We spent several months testing out the large and small Piccolo on a wide range of trips and day rides. Find our full review here…

The Dyed In The Wool Bar Roll just got updated. Now you can either take it for a spin on your bike or use it as a shoulder bag. Learn more here…

Aimed at the ultra-racing crowd, Apidura just released the new Racing Aerobar Pack, which is specifically designed to work with aerobars and offers 2.5L of additional storage space in a low-profile package. Learn more here…

We’re giving away three of Ortlieb’s newly launched Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack QR bags for our latest Collective Reward. Find complete details on the new bags and how to win one here…