Originally Posted by
cubs1982
I was just thinking the same thing. I was torn between the barley and the pendle and then, in a moment of weakness (or frugality), I bought an origin-8 saddlebag.
My understanding on the origin one is that it falls (volume wise) somewhere in between the barley and pendle.
Sorry I didn't have a pic to post, but I'll be checking back to see some lovely bags on some lovely frames.
Yea, whatever...I mean, you can buy those fancy
Revelate or
Carousel Design Works bikepacking bags or you can buy Jandd. I think a lot of it is brand name. I mean, of course, brand name carries some pedigree of quality but I think your origin 8 bag should be just fine. Also, bikepacking should totally be a sub-sub-forum of the touring sub-forum.
My alternate choice would be a Acorn saddlebag or something from rivbike.