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  Topic Name: Low cost accessories for bikepacking. Is it worthwhile? on: October 25, 2012, 11:38:05 AM
spiruline


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« on: October 25, 2012, 11:38:05 AM »
Hi,

I was wondering is any of you are using or has any experience with any of the cheap top-tube bags that are offered through eBay, like these ones:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Black-New-Mini-Extendible-Type-Cycling-Bike-Bicycle-Front-Tube-Bag-Black-/150888741043?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-New-Cycling-Bike-Extendible-Type-Bicycle-Frame-Front-Tube-Bag-Big-Capacity-/160873735957?

These are some things that I have already used and seem to work pretty well are:

Dry bag for handle bar and rear rack (freeload):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20L-Waterproof-Dry-Bag-Canoe-Kayak-Fishing-Hunting-Water-Suply-Emergency-Bag-/360500993969?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53ef889fb1

Velcro straps to attach sleeping mat to the handlebar harness:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250953158494?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Solar rear blinking light:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-LED-Solar-Power-Cycling-Bicycle-Bike-Rear-Tail-Lamp-Light-Clamp-/271088253598?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1e1e7a9e

Soft bar ends. I have noticed the rubber is getting worn out quite fast, but they are gentle on the wrists:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mountain-Bicycle-Bike-Cycling-Rubber-Handlebar-Bar-End-Grip-/110822944858?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19cd8ff05a

I would be interested in hearing from other people who are using these kind of products to prepare their bikepacking gear.

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  Topic Name: Low cost accessories for bikepacking. Is it worthwhile? Reply #1 on: October 25, 2012, 02:32:25 PM
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« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2012, 02:32:25 PM »
Take a look at the Dirt Bag thread, too. Has some related stuff.

http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,11.0.html
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  Topic Name: Low cost accessories for bikepacking. Is it worthwhile? Reply #2 on: October 25, 2012, 04:40:46 PM
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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2012, 04:40:46 PM »
You should get that expandable blue top tube bag- fill up the expandable sides-and tell us if it hits your knees while out of saddle crankin'!!!

If it doesnt it looks like a winner. I would say knees are going to hit the sides though.

That solar light and those straps sound like a steal at those prices. REI blue straps are like 2 bucks apiece.
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  Topic Name: Low cost accessories for bikepacking. Is it worthwhile? Reply #3 on: October 25, 2012, 05:59:19 PM
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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2012, 05:59:19 PM »
It's been like 10 years since I bought a $3 headlamp on Ebay. It lasted all of a month as I recall. Picked up a Princeton Tech shortly after and still have it.

Velcro has it's uses but not for straps IMO.
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  Topic Name: Low cost accessories for bikepacking. Is it worthwhile? Reply #4 on: October 25, 2012, 08:33:53 PM
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