Originally Posted by Jim from Boston

I second that recommendation. I have visited her studio, and am planning to order a large saddlebag for my carbon fiber bike [without eyelets for a rack].

But before I bought a saddlebag, I discovered this product (quoted from the thread, “Commuting with a backpack... UGH!"; See picture below.).

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Originally Posted by Jerrys88

Here is a copy of something I posted on another thread regarding the Green Guru Hauler Bike Pack:

I use one of these on my bike and really like it a lot. It has a stiff plastic insert on the bottom, so it's like a removable rack. It's expandable so it's only as long as it needs to be depending on how much stuff you have in it. It comes with a shoulder strap, so when you reach your destination it can be worn as you would a messenger bag. When I don't need to carry lots of stuff, like when I go out for lunch, I can easily remove it from my bike so I'm left with a bike that has no added weight from an attached rack.

It's very durable and waterproof and I like that it's made entirely from recycled materials. Only downside is the straps that go through the saddle rails are short, so it takes some practice inserting them, but that's a minor complaint.

Also, it only has one outside "pouch" that is a decent size 2-dimensionally, but not 3 dimensionally, if you know what I mean (It's a flat pouch. I would have designed it to have more depth). I fit my smartphone and keys in it, and could probably stuff my wallet in it, but not much else. Not a huge problem - it's quick and easy to undo the side clasps and open the main bag while it's attached to the bike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRNyL2xftbs

I used it for about a year, but the back of my thigh did strike the bag [and the bag sways]. Now on my commutes, I wear a backpack .[and subsequently the Arkel, as above].