 Topic Name: Viscacha or Coconino
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on: January 14, 2014, 11:00:25 PM
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Racingguy04
Location: Colorado Springs
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I'm in need of a seat bag to complete my bikepacking kit and I can't quite decide which one. I've looked at revelate designs, bedrock bags, nuclear sunrise, and oveja negra. If there are other companies out there making seatbags I'd happily give them a look too, but I think I've narrowed it down to either the revelate Vicacha or the Bedrock Coconino. They look fairly similar in size, slightly different designs, and the bedrock bag is a bit more expensive but not a deal breaker. Has anyone used both bags? or can anyone weigh in on one or the other? it's hard to find reviews for any bags.
I want a bag that doesn't touch my legs when I pedal, has minimal to no swinging/swaying, and has the most space possible. It'd also be nice if it was as water resistant/proof as possible and didn't get in the way too much if I need to get behind the saddle on a technical decent.
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Topic Name: Viscacha or Coconino
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Reply #1 on: January 15, 2014, 06:02:15 AM
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dave
Location: Gainesville, FL (but often North Carolina)
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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2014, 06:02:15 AM » |
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They're essentially the same, and both will do all the things you listed. They even come in the same colors. This is one of those situations where you can just get whichever one is easiest to buy, or whichever one you think is cooler for some reason.
The Viscacha actually works as advertised. I'm very impressed with mine, and it's obvious when using the thing that a large amount of time and real-world testing went into the design. My friend has the Coconino and likes it just the same.
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Reply #2 on: January 17, 2014, 12:06:56 AM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Topic Name: Viscacha or Coconino
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Reply #3 on: January 17, 2014, 08:20:28 AM
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Yagi
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2014, 08:20:28 AM » |
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I'll second this comment. |
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Topic Name: Viscacha or Coconino
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Reply #4 on: January 17, 2014, 11:33:26 AM
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Racingguy04
Location: Colorado Springs
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2014, 11:33:26 AM » |
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Those are some good looking bags...
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Reply #5 on: March 08, 2014, 07:20:42 PM
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Long Haul Greg
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2014, 07:20:42 PM » |
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I've used a Revelate Viscacha for the past three years, but I was always wishing for just a bit more capacity. I think the placement at the seatpost is ideal, so I've wanted to get gear off the handlebars and back there at the bike's natural center. Revelate solved my dilemma in a big way this year by introducing the Terrapin. I've had mine for a couple months now and couldn't be happier. The Terrapin is merely a harness to securely hold a dry bag. I've got all my tools/first aid gear in a 1060 Pelican case strapped below the Terrapin using the Terrapin's four nylon cargo loops. Inside the Terrapin, I'm using a 17l Sea to Summit E-Vent dry bag. I also stow my inflatable ground pad in the Terrapin, under the drybag. The Terrapin's top cinch strap and two side straps lock everything in tight. It's a faster stow than my earlier Viscacha, plus it has a larger cargo capacity.
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Reply #6 on: March 19, 2014, 09:00:24 AM
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John_L
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2014, 09:00:24 AM » |
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Long Haul Greg,
Any pics by chance of the Terrapin mounted? I've been kicking it around too but can't seem to find many reviews.
thanks
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Reply #7 on: March 20, 2014, 03:09:08 PM
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bicyclehobo
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« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2014, 03:09:08 PM » |
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Long Haul Greg - That is quite a load. Can you comment on the weight?
As per seatbags in general what is the max weight you would carry? I would like to ditch the panniers for touring but sometimes I need to have 4-5 days worth of food and having a rack means I can just bungee it on top. Could you strap an extra 4-5 pounds to a seatbag?
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Reply #8 on: March 20, 2014, 04:30:48 PM
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harryonaspot
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2014, 04:30:48 PM » |
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No you can't put that kind of weight on the seat bag. Consider a backpack or fork bags. I have had Salsa anything cages that hold dry bags, around 3 lbs each or porcelain rocket makes something like the Terrapin for fork legs. You can fit them on a Salsa fork or make it work with hose clamps . I have used them extensively. Works for me!
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