Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsstays on tight and fits a lot!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2013
I bought this bag to bring clothes to work. My ride is 20 miles each way. I have a seat post mounted rack. It is small in size, durable and man does it hold more than I thought. I pack a belt, pair of jeans (rolled), underwear (rolled with jeans), an undershirt, a folded golf shirt and a 12 x 18 small canvas bag in the main compartment. When I get to work I put everything in the canvas bag to bring into the office as I leave the bag mounted on the rack all the time. I pack a pair of socks, a padlock for my locker at work, a thin bike lock, chap stick, deodorate, small bottle of shampoo, wallet, protein bar and a small bag of trail mix in the two side pockets. There is still room for other small items if needed like keys, spare tube, etc if you really want to pack it. My cell phone and work badge go in the top pocket. Only downer is shoes or flip flips do not fit. I leave a pair of shoes at work over the summer, not a deal breaker for me. I have a small under the seat bag for flat repair items so I do not use this bag for those.
I have crashed with this on an it did not move/fall off. I do have it attached with ties and a clip though. Someone would need to cut the heavy plastic ties which would be easy with scissors but I'm not worried about that at my office. When out, say a quick stop at 7-eleven to fill up water bottles, no one can just walk up and take the bag. They would need something to cut/clip the ties with. I will just buy another bag if someone really has to steal it from me. The ties do give me that added measure of security that I will never those tit while riding and I can leave it unattended if needed. Attach the ties/clip to the back of your rack from the back loop where you would hang a tail light from.
It is also some what insullated. When I pack for the ride to work I have the bike in the house over night, in the A/C. When I get to work on those 80 degree plus mornings, my clothes are not "hot" in the bag which is nice. They are more like room temp. Have not traveled with cold items in there yet. Sides of main comparement are not flimsy.
I would buy another one of these if I needed another bag for any reason.