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Review by Gravel-DadStraightforward, light, and worked great on my gravel bike with drop bars.by Gravel-DadCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I've used the Apidura Expedition Handlebar pack just once, on an overnight gravel ride on the Olympic peninsula, for about 80 miles. It worked as I had hoped - it didn't jostle or droop with use, and its capacity was more than I had imagined. I used to use a Blackburn front roll, that clipped on with a little mechanism and held separate dry bag. And I know a number of other front bags are designed with a separate carrying harness, so I had worried that having to remove the bag to access the contents would seem like a nuisance, but really the attachment straps were easy to use. I did strategically place stuff I didn't need until camp time (sleeping bag, puffy jacket), so I didn't need frequent access anyways.
I can't speak to the long term durability of the bag, thought it's not something I'm too worried about for my use. Apidura has a good reputation, and I'm personally not doing any super long (or frequent) expeditions.
Reviewed 1/2/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Gravel-Dad was helpful/No, review by Gravel-Dad was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've used the Apidura Expedition Handlebar pack just once, on an overnight gravel ride on the Olympic peninsula, for about 80 miles. It worked as I had hoped - it didn't jostle or droop with use, and its capacity was more than I had imagined. I used to use a Blackburn front roll, that clipped on with a little mechanism and held separate dry bag. And I know a number of other front bags are designed with a separate carrying harness, so I had worried that having to remove the bag to access the contents would seem like a nuisance, but really the attachment straps were easy to use. I did strategically place stuff I didn't need until camp time (sleeping bag, puffy jacket), so I didn't need frequent access anyways.
I can't speak to the long term durability of the bag, thought it's not something I'm too worried about for my use. Apidura has a good reputation, and I'm personally not doing any super long (or frequent) expeditions.
Review by HOExcellent bagby HOCycling EnthusiastDetroit2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.The Apidura Expedition Handlebar bag is exceptional. It is really well made, and you can tell that in the attention to all the small details from the additional straps, to the reflectors, to the loops that keep excess straps under control. The material of the bag is very high quality and high tech also, both waterproof and strong. I have a lot of very high end camping equipment, and this is at that level. Beware of one issue. I have a gravel bike with dropped bars that are flared too, and the large size of this bag is pretty tight in length. It would be no issue with a flat bar.
Reviewed 12/7/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by HO was helpful/No, review by HO was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Apidura Expedition Handlebar bag is exceptional. It is really well made, and you can tell that in the attention to all the small details from the additional straps, to the reflectors, to the loops that keep excess straps under control. The material of the bag is very high quality and high tech also, both waterproof and strong. I have a lot of very high end camping equipment, and this is at that level. Beware of one issue. I have a gravel bike with dropped bars that are flared too, and the large size of this bag is pretty tight in length. It would be no issue with a flat bar.
Review by Gravel-DadStraightforward, light, and worked great on my gravel bike with drop bars.by Gravel-DadCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I've used the Apidura Expedition Handlebar pack just once, on an overnight gravel ride on the Olympic peninsula, for about 80 miles. It worked as I had hoped - it didn't jostle or droop with use, and its capacity was more than I had imagined. I used to use a Blackburn front roll, that clipped on with a little mechanism and held separate dry bag. And I know a number of other front bags are designed with a separate carrying harness, so I had worried that having to remove the bag to access the contents would seem like a nuisance, but really the attachment straps were easy to use. I did strategically place stuff I didn't need until camp time (sleeping bag, puffy jacket), so I didn't need frequent access anyways.
I can't speak to the long term durability of the bag, thought it's not something I'm too worried about for my use. Apidura has a good reputation, and I'm personally not doing any super long (or frequent) expeditions.
Reviewed 11/29/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Gravel-Dad was helpful/No, review by Gravel-Dad was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've used the Apidura Expedition Handlebar pack just once, on an overnight gravel ride on the Olympic peninsula, for about 80 miles. It worked as I had hoped - it didn't jostle or droop with use, and its capacity was more than I had imagined. I used to use a Blackburn front roll, that clipped on with a little mechanism and held separate dry bag. And I know a number of other front bags are designed with a separate carrying harness, so I had worried that having to remove the bag to access the contents would seem like a nuisance, but really the attachment straps were easy to use. I did strategically place stuff I didn't need until camp time (sleeping bag, puffy jacket), so I didn't need frequent access anyways.
I can't speak to the long term durability of the bag, thought it's not something I'm too worried about for my use. Apidura has a good reputation, and I'm personally not doing any super long (or frequent) expeditions.
Review by Brad BellGreat product, can handle the wet conditions and lightweight.by Brad BellCycling EnthusiastHonolulu, HIgravel biking
Reviewed 4/26/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Brad Bell was helpful/No, review by Brad Bell was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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Review by JTExcellent addition to the arsenalby JTPortland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Big fan of Apidura bags, as I already have one of their frame bags and a saddle pack as well as well. Needed a bit more storage for a multi-day road biking bike-packing adventure than those two bags alone could offer, so sprung for this handlebar bag. High quality, straps down nice and snug, fit between the drops just fine and I particularly liked using the bungee on top to strap down a few things I needed often but sometimes liked to stow, such as my long fingered gloves. I went with the 9L bag as I was concerned the larger one may not quite fit comfortably between handlebars, and glad I did, this one works a treat! Would highly recommend this to a friend or anyone asking.
Reviewed 6/30/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JT was helpful/No, review by JT was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Big fan of Apidura bags, as I already have one of their frame bags and a saddle pack as well as well. Needed a bit more storage for a multi-day road biking bike-packing adventure than those two bags alone could offer, so sprung for this handlebar bag. High quality, straps down nice and snug, fit between the drops just fine and I particularly liked using the bungee on top to strap down a few things I needed often but sometimes liked to stow, such as my long fingered gloves. I went with the 9L bag as I was concerned the larger one may not quite fit comfortably between handlebars, and glad I did, this one works a treat! Would highly recommend this to a friend or anyone asking.
Review by WillPerfect bag for day tripsby WillDaily CommuterChicago, IL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The bag is perfect for day-trips. On cold days I would pack a wind-breaker and a light outer layer, plus an extra pair of gloves, etc. On warm days, I usually bring a change of clothes or a picnic blanket.
Reviewed 10/29/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Will was helpful/No, review by Will was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The bag is perfect for day-trips. On cold days I would pack a wind-breaker and a light outer layer, plus an extra pair of gloves, etc. On warm days, I usually bring a change of clothes or a picnic blanket.
Review by AnonymousBomb proofby AnonymousGolden Colorado4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Good size. Rugged and can handle a load. Would buy again. I recommend the expedition models over standard.
Reviewed 9/17/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Good size. Rugged and can handle a load. Would buy again. I recommend the expedition models over standard.
Review by CBbikerGreat bag! Easy to access and well made. Might even use it boating it's so bomber.by CBbikerCycling EnthusiastCrested Butte, CO2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I've only used this on a recent road bike tour in Taiwan so I don't have a lot of experience with it. I could not haul a ton of gear with it as it had to fit between the bars, but it worked great, carried some essentials for me, and it did not interfere with my riding at all. I bought it to also use for MT bike trips and look forward to trying the bag for that too as I'll be able to carry much more with straight bars.
Reviewed 5/18/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by CBbiker was helpful/No, review by CBbiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've only used this on a recent road bike tour in Taiwan so I don't have a lot of experience with it. I could not haul a ton of gear with it as it had to fit between the bars, but it worked great, carried some essentials for me, and it did not interfere with my riding at all. I bought it to also use for MT bike trips and look forward to trying the bag for that too as I'll be able to carry much more with straight bars.