Best Handlebar Bag for GRAVEL

[@ornotbike]

Ha! I love that this bag was “small” to you. The size was dictated by gravel drop bars , and 8.5” is the happy zone on 42 cm bars. I wish that Silca pump fit! We use Topeak pumps and they fit with no issue, but I can see how an extra 2” probably would have done it for you. - little back story - the phone holster was something we came up with for our initial bar bag in 2016 and we had those pockets on both sides. But my main gripe with that bag was accessing the contents through the small top zipper, and that’s why we redesigned the bag and made the wraparound zipper. Anyway, thanks for checking it out! Happy trails ✌🏼

[@Runbaldwin]

Which pump specifically?? 👀

[@paulcrtr]

Not sure why so many bag companies insist on using black for the interiors. The orange interior of the Lead Out bar bag makes finding stuff that much easier to see especially when the bag is full.

[@justgould]

Have been looking for a new smaller handlebar bag and this seems to have all the things on my list. The added zipper length/bigger opening is the real winner for me.

[@JakeLuke308]

Russ, you could strap the mini pump up top on the webbing by the zipper.

[@yazzmatazz86]

Phone holster is pretty cool. I would use it for a battery pack since I normally keep my phone on a quadlock mount.

[@mf0u3021]

I do exactly this with the Attaquer bar bag that has the same feature (on both ends)

[@igorbonifacic424]

I love Ornot's stuff, and this looks like a great addition to their lineup.

[@pss999]

I've been using the original version of this bag for years. I've tried others, but always come back to this one. The side pockets are amazing, and the whole thing just works great. I use the side pockets on every ride for trash, and I used it once when I had a mechanical on a long ride and had to abort my route and find the shortest way home, so I used Google maps with voice navigation, put the volume up at max and put the phone in the side pocket upside down (speakers side up) and listened to the directions to get me back to my start, worked perfectly! This new version with the extra pockets and two mounting width options looks great (I can't use the old bag when using my aero bars, the mounting location interferes).

[@johnparedes5670]

Ornot mission shorts are easily the best shorts I’ve worn cycling or general use.

[@zacg6650]

As someone who has worked in the industry for over a decade and have seen so many bag/accessory companys come and go. ORnot is really solid quality for the price. You could easily slap a Rapha logo on this bag, throw a $150 tag on it and no one would bat an eye.

[@JohnJ80]

I have one and so far after looking and trying a whole bunch of handlebar bags, this works the best. You can get computers and lights to work around it and that's a big deal for me. Also fits my camera (Olympus OMD-EM5 w/12-45mm f/2.8 or F4 12-100 lens) in there where it can be removed and actually used.

[@XR4turbo]

I have the original version of their bar bag, and that phone retention system has worked flawlessly for thousands of miles over all types of terrain. The added features here seem genuinely useful.

[@joplinmc]

I don’t have a handlebar bag yet and this looks to be a great option - just ordered one. Nice that they only charge a reasonable $7 for USPS first class shipping.

[@frost1978]

Oh, that looks like a possible upgrade over my current bag! I will have a look at this, just this week I was looking around online but didn't come across this. Thanks Russ and Ornot!

[@Alex_564]

I think this would be great for how I ride my hardtail. Something small-ish but with useful space & features is why I went with a top tube bag & this looks even better. Thanks!

[@CiagoGuzman]

I have been using the dklein handlebar bag for past 3 years and it still holding on. I use for battery, phone, food and many other since it's small and roomy.

[@DDP73]

For my needs, thats an awesome bag. Im also considering their mini. Thanks

[@jasoncbrooks74]

Nice bag and the phone holster is a nice design. I think the size is reasonable but not too large to sag and need additional support. The stash pockets are well designed and appear to be the same material used on many backpacks today, that material holds up pretty well if you don’t snag it. I would say if you have to use the stash pockets on the daily you need a bigger bag, more for quick access occasional use like snacks or trash.

[@jeffandersen6233]

I like the zipper, phone storage and especially the straps. I bought a TOPO triangle shaped bag awhile back and the hook and look straps seemed an after thought. Actually I felt cheated The head tube/ stem strap is long gone. I really like your idea for a mini pump holder or sleeve on the bottom of the bag. That would be so thoughtful. As an old rider the cost of things has gotten wild. I used a drop bar bag with a thin liner for support for many years. Nothing special but it held everything I could wad attacked with nylon clam down straps. Super simple and easy. I wish I could remember the brand.

[@randallrupp8925]

I like the phone and other pockets, I could see replacing a burrito bag with it

[@markroberts6971]

Well designed bag. Those are pretty great looking bars as well. Who makes your bars/model?

[@RidingBikesinSanDiego]

It reminds me of the Signature Bar Bag from Almsthre in San Diego. Similar issues with not fitting the pump. It's a good little bag to stuff a layer into, and get into the ball park with for a night game, but it hasn't had the utility of a regular rando bag. If a bag can't a burrito inside, I get concerned

[@jellyfishsalad5926]

Looks like a good bag. I have that pump also so would be good to see how you could attach it. Surely there must be a way...

[@YoSpiff]

I'm not big on handlebar bags these days, but that looks like it has some well thought out features and I'll have a look. Might make a good seat bag as well.

[@RideWhatchaBrung]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you 👍🏽

[@Zyzzyx42]

Very cool! More small 'large' bag reviews, please!

[@lihtan]

That looks like a neat bag. What I would like to see is a strip of webbing along the front that you clip a small LED light to. Some reflective details wouldn't be a bad idea either.

[@positiivi_teme]

You should check out the Alpkit's gravel bag. A 5L bag with a roll top, so overstuffing is an option if needed. 😄

[@aaronedgeart]

Smart design for sure... THAT ZIPPER!!!!!!!!

[@EriebyCycle]

Lash the pump to the webbing on the top. Problem solved. That would make a nice city bike bag to toss odd and end into.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It would interfere with the phone. Also a little janky. Would be better if it mounted lower.

[@EriebyCycle]

@@PathLessPedaledTV ahhh… fair enough. Nice looking sack though.

[@hippiebits2071]

If the construction is solid and materials hold up reasonably well it really doesn't seem like a bad price. Seems to have very usable features that would fit the needs of many people.

[@jesseschilling5225]

Wonder how it would look/fit on a Surly Sunrise bars 🤔

[@Barry101er]

What a great bag-the phone feature is nice

[@sandrochiavaro7831]

I am actually interested Ross. Is the discount code on the patreon page?

[@henrypretz]

Thanks for the review, Russ. The specs say the bag is 8.5" long. My Topeak pump measures 8.5". Will it fit inside? Thx.

[@_MattyG_]

Certainly my type of bar bag!

[@TateJenson]

Wouldn't the pump fit diagonally? Just wondering 😅

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Barely.

[@TheJohnreeves]

I just don't know what I would trust to stay in that front sleeve. Maybe it's fine, I would just worry especially on rough roads, that things would fall out. I like the phone holster. I might sew something like that onto one of my bags.

[@James-gx7sk]

What’s up with the bag support? Are you testing something with Swood?

[@mauricarreno]

They use voile straps nano 6 or 9?

[@ornotbike]

We include the nano 6 straps.

[@htonmusic]

if the phone was a smaller one would the elastic hold?

[@markystew]

What handlebars is your bike rocking?

[@michellesgoldberg]

Really like that bag, wish I had seen it before I got the one I'm using (Rapha Bar Bag). I really dislike the "barrel" bags for the very reason you mention, can't get things in or out. I also really like the brand, have some of their clothes.

[@breakheartdan]

The pump won’t fit in the front sleeve?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It would "fit" but a third of it would be hanging out and it would most likely bounce out.

[@breakheartdan]

@@PathLessPedaledTV the webbing looked pretty snug but you’re probably right.

[@AmesWilcox-zd3lk]

I was loving everything about this bag.:.even the large size lol. Frankly, I was thinking I’d love to see the medium size for my bike. But then you said the price 😮. Totally lost me, so disappointing that so many small manufacturers charge so much. I get their a small business but it feels out of step with what biking should be: accessible to all.

[@reeceholmes8546]

I like it, thanks Russ

[@mediumrick7667]

Good size for me. I'm not carrying camera gear though.

[@sadlfjasdfacv]

Bags with unreplaceable elastic materials suck because the elastic material always degrade over time, making the bag landfill trash.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You sound like a fun time at party.

[@middnight3474]

I know a place you can put your pump while you ride .

[@fireroadie6654]

I like it 👍👍

[@martinhotan8946]

Good job - could you please start linking the url of the products you are highlitng 🙏

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It’s literally in the description text below the video.

[@martinhotan8946]

Silly me - THANKS @@PathLessPedaledTV

[@SilverShamrock71]

It's a great bag, or not

[@ThatguyDiscGolf82]

I like that

[@keystonedaytrip238]

It’s not a Route Werks bag 😒 It comes in at a distant 2nd

[@Dellvmnyam]

To me the bigger the better

[@kh455]

For those would want to know about this handlebar bag being waterproof, it is NOT WATERPROOF !. A representative of the company sent my an email about my inquiry if it is being waterproof. He, Ben, stated, "The fabric itself is water resistant, but the construction is not." Be informed, if you will. For me, living in the Pacific Northwest, I will not being buying this bag.

[@SheGotHelicopters]

una grandita

[@davidklein7103]

Looks awesome but costs nearly as much as my $100 used-vintage-fixer city bike I want to put it on 😅

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

The best handlebar bag is no handlebar bag. A bike is not a truck.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

A bike is a tool not a toy.