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I have some Watershed drybags that I really love that I want to figure out the best way to use as bicycle panniers, does anyone have suggestions? This is the m

I have some Watershed drybags that I really love that I want to figure out the best way to use as bicycle panniers, does anyone have suggestions? This is the model: https://www.drybags.com/product/assault-pack/ https://www.drybags.com/product/assault-pack/ The backpack straps are removable and the bag rolls down quite a bit like most rolltops do. I think the loops where the waist strap is fed through may be a good attachment point but part of me thinks I'd need almost need side baskets or netting or a harness on either side of the rear rack that could just accept a a large bag without the bag itself having any great attachment points.

bunabhucan 3y ago
Ortlieb sells most of the hardware to fix a rubber bag to attach to a rack as spare parts. Alternatively buy a used Ortlieb pannier and use the parts as a donor. The "trick" is having a stiff "plate" inside the bag for the mating hardware and bag to all attach to. You need to be very focused on heel clearance with a soft bag, ideally clinching straps pulls the bag corner nearest your heel taut. Also be careful of the location of the shoulder straps when the bag is mounted on the bike, I had the lugnut on a dublin bus inching forward in traffic pull off a strap. They need to stay out of your spokes but also not hang out to catch on passing vehicles either. Or just buy an ortlieb with the backpack kit.
Fricken 3y ago
There is a variety of cargo cages on the market designed to support drybags on the forks, however the majority require that your forks have the proper mounts: https://bikepacking.com/index/cargo-cages-anything-bags/ https://bikepacking.com/index/cargo-cages-anything-bags/