Originally Posted by
ogmtb
Nope. wrong again. When I loaned out my tube it was covered in dirt. It wasn't big deal, just like the many times over the decades that I've had to change tubes in muddy conditions. It's beginning to feel like I stepped into a local rupophobia gathering.
Context is key here. banderra was concerned about "protection from UV or road grit." I replied that his concerns were unfounded because my strap experience in much harsher conditions (MTB with more dirt/mud/grime) has proven that dirt/mud/grime isn't an issue.
HTH
If you're happy with the strap, that's fine. IMO it just solves a problem that doesn't really exist per your OP about saddle bags rattling around. There are bags that won't do this. It also introduces other issues that are not issues using a bag. Perhaps the strap might make more sense to me in combo with using something like this to hold the stuff together and introduce a barrier to the elements?
https://www.greengurugear.com/collec...l-zipper-pouch