Best bag for your Brompton rides

I love this #wotancraft bike bag, the pioneer basket bag. But i don’t always need a bag that big when i go for a bike ride. I need a smaller basket bag.
If you’ve seen my other video you would know that I’ve been using the pioneer basket bag when i go on my grocery runs. It’s a big basket bag that provides ample space especially when you pull out this roll top part.
When I’m not grocery shopping, I actually just want to bring my essentials.
That’s where this NEW bag comes into play. It’s the Wotancraft Y-Bag. I’d like to call it the mini basket.
Link to Product:
www.wotancraft.tw/id/product/...
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🐦 Twitter: / emmanboquiren
00:00 Introduction
00:54 my preferred gear bag Peak Design everyday sling v1
02:23 Unboxing Wotancraft Y-Bag
05:09 key points: bringing only the essentials
06:46 pros and cons
08:28 taking you to the 606 trail
09:00 Demo Y-Bag as a camera bag
11:15 wishlist for v2: built in water bottle holder
14:30 wishlist for v2: built in organizer for shoulder strap
15:26 wishlist for v2: expansion sleeve
16:14 Specs and Cost

[@2Bikes4Adventure]

Very well done video! Concerning the issue of keeping the bottle vertical while inside the bag, maybe we could leverage the “velcro property” of the microfiber back panel. Ex,: attaching a small “hook tab” velcro on a reusable water bottle or creating a velcro loop to hold a disposable one?

[@ebqren]

Thank you for your feedback on my video ☺️ that’s right Velcro! Why I didn’t think about that. I will try it. Thank you! 👍🏽

[@ebqren]

I just realized that maybe it’s not really a good idea to mix liquid containers with items inside the bag. Opted to using a bottle holder behind the saddle instead, installed right under it. Seems like that’s what race cyclists typically do?? Not sure. @2bikes4adventure

[@2Bikes4Adventure]

@@ebqren We have successfully used Wotancraft’s drawstring pouch on various bag setups (including the Ybag) to carry our water bottle. We didn’t find it interfered (much) with the stem clamp during folding/unfolding. It could be annoying when carrying the bag over the shoulder however. A low cost option we often use is Decathlon’s fabric handlebar water bottle cage. At only $12, it’s tough to beat (and black makes the Brompton look slimmer 😀 )

[@ebqren]

@@2Bikes4Adventure Thank you for your insight! Watched a bunch of your and @brilliantbikes videos. you guys have helped me get useful accessories for my bike. Cheers!

[@ebqren]

Hoping @wotancraftatelier likes this detailed review of their ybag aka mini basket bag. Thank you for the very thoughtful gift of the keychain with my initials on it ! 🫶🏽

[@MeadowDistrictMedia]

Nice bag but wotancraft products are so expensive though. Since you buy them in separate pieces. Bag itself, frame, shoulder strap, and modules. I just hope that the quality is as good as advertised which would hopefully allow it to last long and recoup the investment.

[@justinfestejo3409]

Looks great!

[@ebqren]

Storytelling practice 👍🏽

[@KiwiDJ]

I just got this bag, along with their bottle holder. So far so good!

[@ebqren]

Nice nice! Mine lives on the bike now. Except for when I need to go grocery when I use a bigger basket bag 😊

[@dant.6364]

Awesome review! 👍

[@ebqren]

Thank you 😊

[@irenehu6536]

Good review 👍 👏

[@ebqren]

Thanks sis 😊

[@ebqren]

My goodness you’re still awake?!😵‍💫😄

[@FluffyFairies24]

Hey it’s been months is this bag good for any wear and tear ?

[@ebqren]

It’s still a great bag! I almost don’t take it off from the bike.

[@gd3593]

Can you fit an iPad (not Pro) in this bag?

[@ebqren]

Testing now.

[@ebqren]

Answer is yes. I just took a picture. You want me to send to your Instagram?

[@gd3593]

@@ebqren Thank you so much! That’s made up my mind then, I’ll be ordering the Y bag today!! 👍 I have the normal Brompton basket bag and while it’s great for grocery shopping, it’s too big to go out on casual rides carrying just the essentials.

[@ebqren]

@@gd3593 it’s exactly the reason why I bought it. Glad the video helped you make a decision 😊 I’m positive you’ll love it too.

[@gd3593]

@@ebqren Yes, your video definitely convinced me that this bag will be perfect! I assume the carrier frame from my Brompton basket bag will fit the Y bag?