Originally Posted by
balto charlie
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I do like the way folks are really looking into ultralight touring. I almost bought a set(4 bags)of pannier but now will wait. Please report back on how much the Carradice can hold. I wonder if anyone has determined the volume/weight numbers of many pannier/saddlebag system. A quick look at the numbers show Arkel/Carradice combo weighs 2180gm with 34L and the Tubus/Lonepeak weighs 1420gm with 33L. That's750gms difference(1.5lbs) which can be used for a rear rack,Tubus Fly(300gms) and a dry bag(wt??). Less weight and more volume. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but this seems to be a lighter way to travel....."
Traditional Carradice bags made of cotton duck material will always loose out when it comes to weight. My Nelson Longflap weighs 2 lbs and is 18 Litres, that's why I'm interested in compression sacks and the stuff Carousel and Relevant makes. However, part of my approach to reducing weight is to also reduce volume. I did that for a few years until I had my gear list well tuned. Then, this year, I bought an Ortlieb handlebar bag. Now I have quite a bit of unused volume in it for things I might buy on the road or to carry a six pack of something. I also like the klickfix mount as its stable and lets me take the bag off the bike quickly.