7 Top Bags for Adventurous Rides

Plus packing tips from Bikepack Canada’s Sarah Hornby

The 11-l Apidura Backcountry handlebar bag has a straightforward design for fastening it to a mountain bike’s front. Made of a four-layer fabric that keeps water out, the bag also has an air-release valve so you get everything as compact as possible. If it looks like rain, you can keep your jacket at the ready, slid under the bag’s external bungee cord.

If you have a big gravel bike, why not run a large, 3-l Bontrager Adventure frame bag The highvisibility liner in the main compartment offers some nice contrast against your gear to make finding things a bit easier. There are internal straps to keep your mini-pump secure.