Brooks Scape bar bag

£55, brooksengland.com

A fun day out on a bike means being able to carry extra stuff without resorting to rucksacks or panniers. This bar bag from Brooks is neat, unobtrusive and has three litres of space. That’s room for an extra jacket, a pack of sandwiches, a bag of Jelly Babies, a can of drink and, of course, a copy of The Observer’s Book of British Birds.

Being Brooks, the Scape blends rugged, waterproof materials with understated style. It’s easy to access even when riding, and the straps are secure without flapping around or scratching paintwork. Simple and well executed.