Best Bikepacking Bag Set 2021 // Brooks Scape Collection

[@wiggle]

What setup do you use on your bikepacking adventures?

[@mente6703]

These are just too well engeneered, makes me happy so see that there're companies that really do care about their customers

[@wiggle]

They are made so well. After using a few more brands these still stack up to be the best. Expensive...but brilliant!

[@KevinAugelloNewEarthFilms]

one of the best reviews ever made on any product on YT - well done and just subscribed !

[@wiggle]

Thanks Kevin, comments like this mean a LOT! Hope you enjoy our future videos 👍

[@boostking1061]

Looks like a very decent set of bags. like the green. like the brand. like it all. great first look

[@wiggle]

Thanks! They are serious top tier bags 🤙

[@Theo-qh9iw]

Too bad in total they cost like 900$ lol

[@mattneenan832]

Excellent video, excellent overview of all the products, and an easy justification for the money I’ve just spent on this system. Cheers

[@wiggle]

Thanks Matt, they are simple top tier bags! Enjoy!

[@SKHQuest]

I have to say, wonderful job. I'm so grateful for this video and review of these bags. Very well done indeed.

[@wiggle]

Thanks Russnem. Always great to see feedback like this 🙌

[@davehoover8853]

Just addressing the section of the video prior to the rack/pannier system. Bikepacking not touring. Very nice presentation by the way - clear, informative and efficient - nice job! They have certainly borrowed heavily from Ortlieb and Revelate Designs, but that is not a bad thing. They have some nice, small touches that improve on some of the pieces, such as charging cable ports. A couple of places might not work as well as needed tough. The top tube bag is a Velcro mount, not very secure and will fight for space on the top tube for attachments on the frame bag. Nice to see a bolt on version too. The rear bag with removable dry bag is going to be too small for serious bikepacking. 14 liters or so and some beefed up strapping options at the back end would be a good add or second size. The front bar bag has a clever feature with internal bag to keep wet away from dry. A thin dry bag for wet or dry items might be easier and more flexible once your kit is dialed. It would also be nice to see a bleed valve here. All in all, pretty nice looking stuff. Interesting to see how much $$$ and have them make a few tweaks as noted above. Thanks for a good presentation. Wyoming, USA

[@wiggle]

Thanks Dave! 100% they have taken some nice ideas from a few brands especially Ortlieb and Revelate (all the best bits!) The top tube bags velcro attachemt syncs up to the sytem on the frame bag so there is no need for a double strap, minimising the straps and keeping the setup nice and clean. Yeah the saddle sack isnt the biggest, but don't you find the huge ones ruin the ride a little with all the weight and volume up heigh on the bike? Thanks for the comment Dave, hope all is well over the pond!

[@davehoover8853]

@@wiggle you have a good point on the large rear bag. However, we have slow and cold routes over here and you need voulune. I use the Revelate Design 14l Terrapin for longer tours where we have to pack a lot ( no plate to re-supply) and a smaller, Medium Ortlieb for shorter rides. The Terrapind can be strapped down tight and eliminates the tail wagging the dog. Things are good here despite the news! Ski season is winding down and the bikes are coming out!

[@mattneenan832]

Definitely agree with the 14+ litre seat bag, and if the top tube bag was available as a bolt-on that would be fantastic if for nothing else than aesthetics. It certainly could compromise the water resistant nature of it, but I think that could be engineered with a gasket or two to fall within reasonable risk.

[@h8ter1927]

I have used the frame bag at 6:18. The good: I like that it is narrow and doesn't expand out too much. I didn't rub my knees raw on a 30 hour ride which was nice. On the right side I had a 2L Platypus bladder, on the left I had the phone and some other small items. The bad, the toothless zipper broke the second ride. It seems to work great in the shop Easy to use with one hand, but once it got dusty, the friction increased and as it turns out was not a one handed operation. I hope there is a version two where they duplicate the zipper and flap on the right side and use it on the left side as well.

[@wiggle]

That frame bag shape is such a winner for sure. That's very annoying on the zipper front, if you bought it via Wiggle i'm sure our customer service team can sort that problem out for you...maybe the original zippers are here to stay a little longer!

[@h8ter1927]

@@wiggle I bought mine from the Local Bike Shop, there were nice enough to exchange it for another one. I’ll test that out in a few weeks to see if it’s a common issue or user error.

[@wiggle]

@@h8ter1927 Great news, hope it was just a dodgy one off issue!

[@philipbustamante4720]

Perfect! Just what I have been looking for everyday.

[@wiggle]

Brilliant, a banging set of bags 👍

[@philipbustamante4720]

@@wiggle quick question, are there any mesh pockets inside the top tube bag?

[@wiggle]

@@philipbustamante4720 Nope, nothing too special about the top tube bag other than the zip-lock cable exit. Hope that helps 👍

[@JWFitnessHealth]

Brilliant looking kit, for someone who doesn't even use a saddle bag and carries tools tubes etc in my jersey I'm started to consider diving in on the bike packing

[@wiggle]

Top tier stuff from Brooks 👍It's a slippery slope, starts with a single little bag...ends up with panniers and a weekend trip camping 🤣Enjoy James!

[@LoyalZen0x]

I recently discovered I can carry things inside my jacket and clothes (a spare jersey, trousers, etc...). Now these bags are looking rather good, would love them to also offer a black version of the kit

[@elliotcraen]

The bags looks cool but the thing I want most from this video is the Verdant Brewing Co jumper you’re wearing.

[@wiggle]

A man with some real taste! Cheers 🍻

[@kendobson9009]

I’ve got the small saddle bag and the little front bag too. Excellent kit. Looking to add a few more to replace my Altura Vortex kit.

[@wiggle]

Nice! It's a smashing set of bags. It's an expensive set, but i'd say its worth it👍

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Damn. Brooks make some nice stuff!

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

Drink every time he says little! 🤪 nice looking bag set. Brooks always has quality stuff

[@wiggle]

We'd all be under the table!

[@LegSpinna]

June 21 it's game on!

[@wiggle]

Can't wait 🍻

[@ToadboyFN]

The colors are pretty

[@tarmac1601]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@jimbojet8728]

Is it modular, at all?

[@wiggle]

mate...it's monumentally modular!

[@anttitapio4145]

Waiting for the roll bar bag and bigger saddle bag to come. My only gripe is that modularity comes expensive when those little pouches cost around 50 €... something like 20 € would be great.

[@wiggle]

100% with you. The bag set is sooo good, but knocking off a bit of those hefty price tags would be nice to see!

[@gregorneusius6409]

Brilliant Video and an superb overview of the products. I use the top tube bag and the 3l handelbar scape roll. I am definitely satisfied. And now, after enjoying your video, I will buy three more pieces: feed pouch, Scape Seat Bag, Scape Handelbar Roll 10 - 12 Liter. ;-) and let´s see what else. ;-))) Thank you very mutch for your great work, here. I hope I can use the parts on my carbon handelbar!!! ??? Is there someone with experience???? Thx, in advance for answers.

[@wiggle]

Great bags! Can’t go too far wrong with this collection 🤟🤟🤟

[@Belorusow]

sexiest bikepacking bags ever!

[@wiggle]

Oooo you know it... just used them on the South downs way last week. Video out v soon ☺️

[@T5Zplayer]

Maybe I am being extra thick today but they do not distribute in the UK due to Brexit? I couldnt find a UK shop?

[@wiggle]

Hi Andy, They are an English brand and are sold in the UK... they've just sold out everywhere! Wiggle have a few of the bags left in stock... might be the one your after www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=scape

[@Guzurti1995]

Which size are those Pirelli Cinturato on the bike? 45mm or 50mm in 650b?

[@wiggle]

45s...loving them too! what you riding?

[@Guzurti1995]

I am currently riding 47mm byways on my SRS 2. Wanted to check if you guys think if It could fit the 50mm cinturatos.

[@Mantikal]

A fringe benefit - the bags may serve as a deterrent to bike thieves. "I was going to steal this bike but oooooh check out these bags. I take them instead"

[@wiggle]

😆

[@FayettevilleARUSA]

I have a 52cm frame and all the frame bags I've bought so far are too big for water bottles to fit.

[@TalesfromtheGreenway]

Hello, why are they very green in this video? Yet all the advertised photos are more oilve. Is this a filter or are they actually this bright? Glad I asked before I purchased. Thanks in advance.

[@wiggle]

👋 maybe slightly greener in the video but not by a huge amount. I’d say the colour is a better match in the video to the general product images. Hope that helps a little 👍

[@lungdam-w4m]

damm these are so pretty!!!

[@wiggle]

Got to be the best lookers out there

[@quixotique]

The assumption that the viewer knows how the klick-fix works on the panniers was disappointing. "As we know, it's tried and true" except for those of us who have never used it before. Do you lift the string to unlock, and does it come off easily when you do? And then lower into place and it automatically hangs and locks?

[@wiggle]

Sorry to dissapoint! It's basically as you described...I should have showed in the video but it works a treat and is super simple.

[@timdodd979]

Very nice! So who's the U.S. distributor?

[@wiggle]

Hi Tim, not 100% sure...but I beleive most of our stock is available to the U.S. www.wiggle.com/?s=brooks+scape

[@holri6092]

Brooks 👍🫶

[@fademasterfade227]

Great looking bags. They are surely excellent quality. I am hunting for a large handlebar and seatpost bag for my set up and unfortunately I don't think this would hold my tent/ sleeping system even though I have really nice and compact stuff (zpack tent, sea to summit pad and enlightened equipment quilt). What sleep system could this possibly fit?

[@wiggle]

I think you'd squeeze that in this setup, especially if you're looking to run the large pannier system. If not you'd be looking to go for a front and rear rack to allow for the more hefty larger luggage systems. Let us know what you go for

[@fademasterfade227]

@@wiggle Thanks. I might be able roll up my tent smaller than I've done so far; I have to try it but I think fitting it into the front roll or seatbag would be tight (might be a bit of a chore and risk damaging it). I'm trying to avoid needing racks and panniers but not easy.

[@robertosantillan8246]

Why why why why in the world would they make the handlebar compact bag that holds a 13 inch laptop that is not water proof? I absolutely love the bag ! The color is beautiful so is the design but the first day I got it, ran into some rain and the inside of the computer sleeve was soaked !

[@wiggle]

Just had a look into this...it's such a good point! Most of the other bags are IPX4 waterproof which will cope with keeping anything dry in the worst weather... but the compact handlebar bag is just "water resistant". Weird they missed it on this bag, especially as it's the one that will get the spray abuse from the front wheel! Thanks for the feedback Roberto.

[@strangedays1984]

@robertsantillan8246 thank you! Was about to buy it for commuting into the city for work. Crazy it’s not water proof… saved me making a big mistake

[@ceen3237]

Are these also made in Smethwick?

[@wiggle]

Hi Cee, Good question. I just asked Brooks for you...afraid not. This was their answer >> The Scape bags are made in China in a specialist factory that has particular expertise in making textile products with thermo-welded seams. This technology and expertise isn’t widely available.

[@handsonbrompton7875]

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[@wiggle]

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[@rociovillegasmartin9897]

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.

[@AWABALLO]

What is the size of the bike?

[@wiggle]

Hi Francesco, it's a Large 56cm frame...more details on it here if you need it www.wiggle.co.uk/vitus-substance-srs-2-adventure-road-bike-grx-600-202 Hope that helps

[@AlexdaCunha]

looks exactly like the rockbros but 10 times more expensive

[@wiggle]

It's hard to knock the Rocbros for the price...these are next level better for sure tho. If you'd be using bags day in day out these would still be the better choice IMO. The Rocbros are brilliant for the money!

[@penguinboy62]

He's shaved :O

[@wiggle]

Wheyyyyy, This is actually james' younger brother...

[@penguinboy62]

@@wiggle nice to meet you James Jr.

[@bigmac3006]

Tooooo pricey for me!

[@wiggle]

Not cheap… but bloody lovely!

[@Bikepacking]

looks like they copied Releve design on seatpost bag

[@wiggle]

Very similar to the Revelate Designs seatbag! Rate their luggage too 👍

[@Bikepacking]

@@wiggle every thing a copy of a copy now days .. but bike bag companies still designing there bags arround the bike instead of desiging them arrond the adventure

[@wiggle]

@@Bikepacking Pretty much! It's all about the adventure at the end of the day. I can see from your channel you're all about that! Looks great 👍

[@hikingnurse8650]

This brand is late to a product line that has too many brands and A-Team brand names that work well for a good price point. Brooks is over priced and lacks functionality

[@wiggle]

Yeah for sure there are many similar products out there at a lower price-point that offer more bang for your buck. These are just super high materials and top tier build quality... look double nice too😆

[@mazditzo]

not a hater, but for chinese made bags, this is overpriced .... I would buy it’s rival from germany ... because it’s made in their respective country ... not saying made in China always bad but ... yeah brooks england .... that what we expect

[@wiggle]

Hi Maz, fully understand you on this one... that price tag does warrant a "made in the UK" price 😆 either way a cracking set of bags if you got the wallet for them 👍

[@BeastmanG]

What is their German rival?

[@quixotique]

@@BeastmanG Probably the ugly Ortliebs.

[@jazzman99000]

Made in china. Not England. Overpriced.

[@wiggle]

Correct, correct and kind of correct... They are such nice bags if you have a big budget why not😉

[@playerzoma]

he looks mad funny

[@wiggle]

😆