seat bag?

[fotooutdoors]

Anyone successfully make a seat bag that stays put?  I have tried (unsuccessfully) to strap a stuff sack to the seat.  Unfortunately, it ends up rubbing against my legs, as I can't get it narrow enough near the seatpost.  If anyone has done this successfully, can you give some pointers or (even better) a pattern?  Unfortunately, buying a production version isn't in the budget, as well-spoken of as they are.

[Curtis C]

I spent a lot of time trying to do the same thing you are trying. I finally realized that had I spent that time working a little overtime I would have a better product for the same effort. I am sure there are folks here that have had better success than I so hopefully they will chime in.

C

[ogobogo]

Although a quite old topic, I didn't want to start a new one.

Actually the review from bikepacking.com gives quite a good idea for a diy easy project. However, what I'm concerned about is the strength of the material. Shared experience would be great:

https://bikepacking.com/gear/wayward-riders-louise-dropper-post-harness-review/

[SewRad]

I made one real similar to the one Bikepacking.com reviewed in that link except I made a aluminum reinforcement bit that bolted to the seat rails. Made it way more stable than my Viscacha plus it works with my dropper.

[alex-henson]

Yep I made a similar one. Seems to work fairly well. I used a narrower, longer stuff sack to make more clearance for the rear tire. All in I think it was ~$45 in materials and weight IIRC was ~110g, excluding the Valais. With all lightweight gear I'm sure it's not forever-proof but seems durable enough to survive me throwing the bike through manzanita and chamise. I can't feel it flopping at all while riding, but haven't watched myself ride so can't know exactly how much it might sway.

Either way I say it's an affordable and light option that should be moderately durable.

[camnrtn]

Great looking bag Alex-henson. I'm wondering if you used anything between the seatpost strap and the dropper post stanchion for protection? I'm considering what could be used in place of a wolf tooth valais clamp to protect the dropper from damage from rubbing

[alex-henson]

Yes there is a Valais on there. I suppose you could make something fairly easily but I didn't for that part

[camnrtn]

Good to know, I thought it looked pretty slick there. I bet you could make a DIY version out of rubber or something, i'll post it up if I ever get to it