I made a DIY tailfin | Bike Packing tail bag

[@juanaq]

nice build, neat sawing. i've ripped off also a tailfin bag but made it a bit larger (my rack is also larger) and instead of sawing it I used cutouts of vinyl canvas (that I got for free at a truck cover store), and I glued them with cyanoacrylate. I made a semi-rigid bottom with coroplast, and to close it and attach it to the rack I used straps and buckles from an old bag. I only had to patch it a couple of times (with a small cut of vinyl and superglue) in a spot where it had been worn from rubbing with a part of the rack. It's already 5 years old and is still absolutely waterproof, you can even carry water on it. In summer, lined on the inside with roof insulation, makes an excellent beer cooler.

[@ulaziu]

Really cool video! I am thinking of making a similar set up (with a top tube bag and 2 stem bags also) with my bike. Really liked the idea of using plywood for the bottom and mounting it to the rack directly, I'll try it out.

[@velo.voyageur]

Enjoyed watching this, thanks for sharing.

[@daveferrier723]

HI Morgan, Nice video about a tail bag. Makes me want one now so I have to break out my mom's old sewing machine. If I make one too, I'll share my design with you. Thanks Dave.

[@outtatrex]

Very cool bag, great job !

[@NoahsBike]

Hey Morgan, Thanks for sharing your awesome Idea! Your finished product looks great!

[@hirundio]

pretty cool stuff! I would love to see how the fasteners hold up over time and rough terrain. Thanks for sharing!

[@morganwalter]

Thank you. Yes, me as well. I’ve put quite a bit of weight in it and ridden my bike staircases multiple times. But overtime will be the test.

[@willappleton]

yes i like the quick release.. i have quick release on my frame bag, i sewed on hoops/eyelets and folded the elastic twice to make tab droppers..

[@wazzup105]

Nice one. I was thinking of doing such a thing myself.. this helps immensely (for now I keep using my old heavy duty waterproof bag and a bungee cord :-)

[@tomfox941]

nice save with the tire levers.

[@B4rbeCourte]

Look awesome, you should be proud ! I've got the same rack from orlieb, you gave me some idea. Maybe you should use a light colour on the next one, dark colors attracts a lot of heat in summer. Thanks for sharing

[@butchwaldo8729]

Super cool. Makes me want to learn how to sew

[@simocampo344]

That’s pretty cool, mate. Well done!

[@KOL630]

Looks awesome man. Better than a genuine Tailfin one! 😅 love the style and colours.

[@bluedagger46]

Thanks so much for this, gonna make one in a months time.. Wanna try to make it large enough to fit my 13” laptop 😂

[@Rambl-n_Man]

Been going down this rabbit hole lately myself. Might consider a velcro system to attach the bag to the rack which would save some weight and simplify. Thanks for sharing!

[@morganwalter]

I did consider a Velcro system, but there was a lot of “hows?” I asked myself. Mostly about how to make it ridged and not bounce.

[@themindunset]

Looks great, man!

[@Beni10PT]

looks great mate!

[@locomotionbike]

Great ideia! ❤

[@MrHaller1]

Awesome. can you tell me, where you got the fabric from? Especially the black one look like the material I'm searchin for month, and don't know what it is called... Looks roughly like the material, e.g. Eastpak is making their backpacks from...

[@juggers78]

Nice work..

[@whiteryanc]

Love this, experimentation and making your own stuff is super fun. "Gen 1" of your tire lever attachment is super clever. Is there enough pressure to keep them from rotating over rougher terrain you think?

[@morganwalter]

Plenty of pressure. And the notches really lock it in too

[@whiteryanc]

@@morganwalter Very cool, love the reuse of tools and creativity!

[@MrAdam100576]

So cool!.How's it working for you?

[@morganwalter]

@@MrAdam100576 on the few trips I’ve taken it on it’s been great. I did have to change the mounting clips the aluminum tho!

[@aemediainc]

Do you have a link to the rack? Nice work!

[@morganwalter]

ortlieb.ca/collections/luggage-racks/products/quick-rack-black-f78104

[@grininventor]

Hey, that's a very cool bag ! I've got an Ortlieb Quick Rack on the way and I was thinking of doing something similar after seeing your video. Only question is : what type of material and what dernier & grams/m^2 did you used ?

[@morganwalter]

@@grininventor it was 600 Denier. Bought it from a local shop here in Calgary

[@morganwalter]

www.paccana.com/product/624/fabric/waterprooffabricpvc/waterproof-medium-heavy-polyester-600-denier

[@Prettyboyskiingonleasedland]

fave make !!!!

[@TheMattelec]

What made you choose a "tailfin" bag instead of a seat tube bag? I have to choose one for my next adventure and I can't decide

[@morganwalter]

Having a rack and a bag is far more versatile. And sturdy. Seat tubes do flop around a bit and they need to be packed full to really work. Personally I really like the ortlieb because it removes quickly. I use this bike for many things. Bike packing getting groceries, etc. if I need to I can even strap a milk crate or a package down to the back with some straps. You can’t do that with a seat tube.

[@Bambooliciousable]

I wanted to build the same one, but I wasn't sure whats the best way to attach it to the rack. You nailed it! Very nice and easy mechanism, did you already test it on the trail?

[@morganwalter]

Thanks! Yes I have and it’s been good so far. Been purposely beating it up trying to break it so I know it’s limits before I actually take it on a trip

[@garrettt7723]

Where did you get the webbing from?

[@morganwalter]

Theres a store here in calgary called PacCana

[@naromsky]

Cool, but the point of the Tailfin rack is that it sits on the thru axle.

[@morganwalter]

Not true. It can be mounted to rack mounts on the frame as well. The ortlieb rack can be mounted to a thru axle as well

[@Thomas-y3w]

here, take my money!

[@riskyrax]

Slick 👍

[@jakubdobrosielski5709]

just use orlieb trunk bag rc

[@morganwalter]

Kinda defeats the purpose of DIY

[@wordpress4373]

Dont want to pay for Tailfin but wears Arcteryx jacket :)

[@morganwalter]

Pro deals aren’t hard to get