Carradice Pendle... has 11 litre capacity is is the right size for a day bag.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...carradice4.JPG

I am the third owner of this bag and know it has seen well over 10,000 miles and that it has crossed North America at least once.

I think I may be leaning towards the Lone Peak pack. Those of you who have them, where did you get them from? Directly from Lone Peak itself or through an online retailer?

Call Wayne at: www.thetouringstore.com

He will set you up with any of the Lone Peak bags...and will be able to answer any of your questions about the sizes and how they will work with your rack.

@Big Circles- It appears in those pics that the Jandd and Axiom attach using velcro straps and the Lone Peak uses some type of buckle. If you could only use one bag that had to be constantly removed- which mounting system would you prefer? Conversely, which type of attachment would you use if one were to leave a bag on the rack while the bike is being transported on a vehicle rack?

Hmmm... no1mad, you bring up a good point that I had not thought much about.

You are right - both the Jannd and Axiom use velcro straps for attachment. The Lone Peak has a buckle which can be cinched down after it has been connected.

I think that the velcro is easier to attach and remove - only because I don't have to fiddle with threading a larger buckle through the type of racks that are on my bikes. (All made by Tubus...) The velcro straps are narrower, thinner, and flexible.

Though I couldn't imagine the velcro loosening up...I would still have to say that the buckles on the Lone Peak are a more secure solution. And in looking back at my pictures - I think that the buckles look better too.

Keep in mind that my Lone Peak is the largest one that they make, the RP-700. If you look at their site:

www.lonepeakpacks.com

It looks like both of the smaller packs, RP-200 and RP-350 use velcro straps like the Jannd. Maybe the folks at Lone Peak have determined that the larger pack will stay more secure over distance with a buckle vs. velcro when expanded and fully loaded.

I used my Lone Peak during PBP last August. It was fully loaded down - and I did not have one issue with it loosening up or needing to be readjusted.

Hope this helps -

Here are the pictures, better late than never...
http://www.bikeforums.net/album.php?...hmentid=232376
http://www.bikeforums.net/album.php?...hmentid=232377

Thanks no motor?, I think those pictures did it for me. I love how clean and simple looking it is. Looks like I'll be getting the Lone Peak pack, thanks everyone. Feel free to continue to discuss...

Glad to help.

I highly recommend this one. I use it all the time. It's well designed and efficient.

I also have a set of panniers, a seat pack, and a handlebar bag. I never use them all at the same time for commuting. But, depending on what I need to carry, I switch from one to another, or use them in various combinations. Having all at my disposal gives me great versatility.

Thanks for the recommendation BigCircles, I just emailed Wayne and he was super quick about replying back. Already got everything paid and going, now I just sit and wait for it to get here.

Just got the pack today and I am extremely pleased. It is exactly what I wanted. Here's a few photos for those who might be interested. Thanks everyone.

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Just a shot of what it might potentially hold, with room to spare.

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That's a nice looking trunk. I like the low profile.

Second the Topeak MTX Recommendation
 

Gotta second this recommendation. Got one for my birthday and love it. Fits nicely on the rack and looks nice and compact, but expands to add quite a bit of space. Wouldn't do a big tour with it, but for running everyday errands, it's great. Not too heavy, either. Here's what it looks like on my bike without the side panniers in use. They fold out and in easily, by the way.

Glad that worked out. Great looking Lone Peak! Might have add one of those to my collection...:)

Do those work OK on a saddle w/o bag loops? Just strapping it around the whatever you call those frame things that attach to the seatpost?

There are lots of good options for trunk bags. It all depends on whether you want to use a rear rack and don't mind the extra weight. With a rack, you have the option of getting panniers later if you need more carrying capacity. Personally I like the Carradice bags and have been using a Barley for commuting the past 5 years. It holds everything I need 99% of the time. What's nice about the Carradice bags are that they center the weight near your saddle so the weight doesn't affect handling. They also come in a range of sizes. If you go the Carradice route, however, I would recommend getting one of their Bagman racks (which attach to the saddle rails), which support the bag and keeps it from hitting your legs.

In addition to the Carradice-type bags that run perpendicular to the frame, and may or may not work w/o bag loops on the saddle, I also wonder about the big revelate saddle bags that have a comparable volume to the Carradice, but run parallel to the frame and don't require saddle bags. They definitely don't have the old school looks:

https://www.revelatedesigns.com/layo...velate-1-4.jpg

They are possibly more water resistant than the Carradice but that's not really going to be much of an issue for the bike in question, it is mostly going to be a 2-3 month summer ride.

I actually bought one very similar to all of those posted. I hated it. It leaned when loaded and looked like crap. It was also not waterproof in itself but had a cover built in that could be used if it rained (considering you were there when it started raining or planned ahead). The bag is also not secure meaning that anyone could come along and take whatever was there for the taking. This leaves the option of taking the bag off and carrying it with you where ever you go. The idea of lugging my stuff around when I am away from my bicycle (emergency supplies, headlight, GPS, and anything else I carry when I am out for a ride) is just limiting in my book. So once again I look for something that is hard to find or doesn't exist yet. I am really leaning toward this: http://www.stonecoldoutdoor.com/catalog.php?cat_ref=6 It doesn't come with mounting equipment so you will have to come up with something on your own. If I get this, I will post what I come up with. It is limited in space but it is water tight and lockable. I like it. What are your thought?

Lock Box
 

This is what I really want, a box that I can lock and can't be taken off the bicycle easily. This box is a bit small but the closest I have seen to what I'm looking for besides the one from Stone Cold.

http://chiccyclist.blogspot.com/2009...tery-bike.html

Look for a plastic box you like and buy some P clips and you can screw it to your rack.
Doesn't have to be fancy.

can range from Rubbermaid to Pelican dry cases .

Check Amazon- Planet Bike Escape Pod, M-Wave top case, XLC are available. Sunlite offers 3 colors. Octavia's Cargo Cache is probably the best of the bunch.

I have checked out all of those and they aren't bad, but they are not as secure as I would like. They are good for most situations though. They keep honest people honest. I have an Ortlieb TourBox now that provides about as much security as one of those listed but it's not a top rack box. If I were going to get a plastic top rack I think I would go for the Gerda Bike Touring safe. It also has a cooling (styrofoam) insert designed to fit inside which converts it into a cooler. Cool eh! :thumb: No, I need something that is gonna keep someone really dishonest occupied for a while if they want to rip me off.;)Here is a link to the Ortlieb that I have and the one for the Gerda.

http://clearance.bscbikes.com.au/ort...x-pannier-bag/

http://www.bikester.co.uk/bicycle-eq...ell-cases.html

I like Topeak bags matched up with a compatible Topeak rack - like this. The mount is much more secure and stable, and Topeak stuff is pretty good quality for the price.

Locking box
 

I just found something that is a bit closer to what I am looking for. It is a bit on the small side though (10.4 inches long 2.4 inches wide and 4 inches tall). This is even smaller than Stone Colds bicycle trunk (13L x 4.75W x 6 T).

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...tview/2020/79/

http://www.stonecoldoutdoor.com/catalog.php?cat_ref=6