Originally Posted by
AngeloDolce
The Carradice has good capacity for a saddle bag, but is still smaller than a set of 2 Ortlieds, so I'd recommend a rack to let you carry a sleeping pad or some other items outisde the bag. (And keep the bag stable). Mounted in the center of the bike, the saddle bag did not cause any issues with handling.
Items can easily be strapped to the outside of a saddlebag, but it's not really necessary if you use modern light weight equipment and some compression sacks. Poor bag stability is often caused by incorrect mounting to the saddle. FYI here is my camping setup, almost everything in this photo has come out of the Tardis like interior of my Camper Longflap.
