Re: [RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Chester]

Glad this was a good deal for a few folks. I ordered one of the black 
Anchor Hip Packs, myself.

Already have a Dakine Hot Laps Stealth and EVOC Hip Pack Pro hip bags and 
the Swift Industries is a nice Goldilocks addition that is between the two 
of those, size-wise. It's very close in main section capacity, compared to 
the EVOC, but it has a much lower profile "regular" belt strap whereas the 
EVOC has a much wider belt that provides enough support for a pack much 
more laden down with a couple of water bottles and/or 1.5L hydration 
bladder. 

The Anchor has come in especially handy since I had to quit using my saddle 
bag (tube + levers + minitool) due to getting a Garmin Varia RCT715 
radar/light/camera, the latter of which's field of view gets obscured by 
the saddle bag. So that stuff goes in my small handlebar bag and I've been 
using the Swift Anchor when riding around town. The 2.5L capacity is pretty 
perfect for a gilet-like vest, phone, and some other odds and ends. And the 
MOLLE straps on either side I've found have perfect spacing to slide 
through the two prongs of a Kryptonite Evolution Mini-9 u-lock. 

The 2.5L Swift Anchor could end up carrying a good deal more than the 3.0L 
EVOC Hip Pack Pro since the Anchor can take on two of Swift's accessory 
bags. And because items like jackets/vests and other larger stuff can be 
strapped in with the "Cargo Flap" with adjustable cinch straps. It's a cool 
flexible and modular design. Also totally low-key and sedate in styling. 
And, again, I really appreciate the low profile webbing belt when carrying 
a light load, when one really shouldn't feel the pack while riding.

Only slight gripe I have is that there should be a loop on the back to clip 
on a light. Not a big deal since I now always have the Varia mounted (and 
before would ride with at least one rear light), but I feel like all 
saddlebags and hip/fanny packs oughta have a rear loop.

Chester
SF Bay Area

Links:

Swift Anchor Hip Pack:
https://builtbyswift.com/shop/anchor-hip-pack/
https://www.sierra.com/swift-industries-anchor-hip-pack~p~2damt/?filterString=swift-industries~b~41056%2F

Dakine Hot Laps Stealth / EVOC Hip Pack Pro:
https://www.dakine.com/collections/bike-backpacks-hydration/products/hot-laps-stealth-bike-waist-bag?variant=33209068912720
https://www.evocusa.com/products/hip-pack-pro-3l

Krytpo Evo Mini-9:
https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/products/product-information/current-key/002086.html?type=bicycle

Garmin Varia RCT715
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/721258
On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10:27:40 AM UTC-7 freefo...@gmail.com wrote:

> Chester - Thanks for the heads up. Mine arrived the other day, and I can't 
> wait to use it.
>
> --
> Michael Moore, Jr.
> Arcata, California
>
> On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM Drew Saunders  wrote:
>
>> Patrick, Rich, Ryan,
>>
>> Thanks for the kind words. I was wondering if it was worth the review, on 
>> the assumption that this kind of deal wouldn't last, but I just checked and 
>> that bag is still in stock. I think I'll test it out with a camera this 
>> weekend.
>>
>> Drew
>>
>> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 8:50:53 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>>
>>> I've had that Brand V bag since...2012 or so? It is a great bag...but 
>>> the zippers(YKK I think)  aren't working as smoothly as I'd like and there 
>>> is some fraying/unravelling of the fabric around the zipper track. Maybe 
>>> operator error. I suspect maybe some beeswax or even a dry bar of soap 
>>> along the teeth might help things along
>>>
>>> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 9:49:22 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
>>>
 Drew, you just raised the bar (no pun intended) on product reporting! 
 Well done. Nice price on a compact bag that deceptively holds more than it 
 looks like it would.
 The Swift bar bag reminds me a little bit of the old (not waterproof) 
 Riv Brand V handlebar bag shown below. Not wide like the Candybar bag but 
 decent depth and in my experience good capacity. Enjoy your new bag.

 Best,
 Rich in ATL
 [image: BrandV bag.jpg]



 On Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:08:14 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Drew: Eloquent and witty report; appreciated.
>
> Patrick Moore, who now thinks of finding a Swift bar bag to replace 
> the somewhat intrusive large "gas tank" bag on his Monocog 29er. (I'd 
> also 
> consider a Candy Bar bag or clone.)
>
> On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 2:08 PM Drew Saunders  
> wrote:
>
>> OK, as promised, photos of the new Swift Kestrel bag.
>>
>> First, the payload: 
>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1045-20230624.jpg]
>>
>> Now, all of that in the Candy Bar Bag (which they stopped selling 
>> years ago). Sometimes called a "handlebar tube." It originally had 
>> leather 
>> straps with buckles, but I preferred being able to get it tight to the 
>> handlebars with some Velcro straps instead:
>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1046-20230624.jpg]

Re: [RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Michael Moore, Jr.]

Chester - Thanks for the heads up. Mine arrived the other day, and I can't
wait to use it.

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Arcata, California

On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM Drew Saunders 
wrote:

> Patrick, Rich, Ryan,
>
> Thanks for the kind words. I was wondering if it was worth the review, on
> the assumption that this kind of deal wouldn't last, but I just checked and
> that bag is still in stock. I think I'll test it out with a camera this
> weekend.
>
> Drew
>
> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 8:50:53 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>
>> I've had that Brand V bag since...2012 or so? It is a great bag...but the
>> zippers(YKK I think)  aren't working as smoothly as I'd like and there is
>> some fraying/unravelling of the fabric around the zipper track. Maybe
>> operator error. I suspect maybe some beeswax or even a dry bar of soap
>> along the teeth might help things along
>>
>> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 9:49:22 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
>>
>>> Drew, you just raised the bar (no pun intended) on product reporting!
>>> Well done. Nice price on a compact bag that deceptively holds more than it
>>> looks like it would.
>>> The Swift bar bag reminds me a little bit of the old (not waterproof)
>>> Riv Brand V handlebar bag shown below. Not wide like the Candybar bag but
>>> decent depth and in my experience good capacity. Enjoy your new bag.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rich in ATL
>>> [image: BrandV bag.jpg]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:08:14 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
 Drew: Eloquent and witty report; appreciated.

 Patrick Moore, who now thinks of finding a Swift bar bag to replace the
 somewhat intrusive large "gas tank" bag on his Monocog 29er. (I'd also
 consider a Candy Bar bag or clone.)

 On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 2:08 PM Drew Saunders 
 wrote:

> OK, as promised, photos of the new Swift Kestrel bag.
>
> First, the payload:
> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1045-20230624.jpg]
>
> Now, all of that in the Candy Bar Bag (which they stopped selling
> years ago). Sometimes called a "handlebar tube." It originally had leather
> straps with buckles, but I preferred being able to get it tight to the
> handlebars with some Velcro straps instead:
> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1046-20230624.jpg]
>
> Next, the same payload (vest, gloves, more gloves, phone) in the Swift
> Kestrel:
> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1047-20230624.jpg]
>
> As you can see, it's deeper, so the volume is the same. If I had
> "slammed" my stem, it might get too close to the brakes, but I don't have
> the lower back flexibility of a 20 year old gymnast, so my handlebars are
> level with my saddle like a civilized old person. Yes, that's the 
> Quickbeam
> in the background. No, I'm not 100% sure I like the red electrical tape
> with the bar tape, but I was out of blue. I did try twine, but this is the
> Newbaum's padded cotton tape, so I couldn't get the twine to work well.
>
> With a load, it hangs just a bit lower than when empty (I just used it
> to carry my phone this morning), so doesn't block my little "be seen"
> headlight. Mostly empty, it was a bit too close to the headlight.
>
> Here's the attachment straps, which might be a bit "hand pokey" with
> the points on the grey buckle that poke into the holes on the black 
> plastic
> strap. Yes, I should polish my brass bell, and you can just barely see the
> new brass washers on the Silver bar-end shifters! I think I'll have to get
> good at making sure the grey buckles are away from my hands:
> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1048-20230624.jpg]
>
> Next, same two bags on the Ibis with my WTB ORD bars, where the
> narrower Swift really works well. The jingle bells are from a Pow Wow,
> they're used on the ankles of the Jingle Dance, and do a great job of
> letting folks (and horses) know I'm approaching them on the trails.
> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1051-20230624.jpg][image:
> Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1050-20230624.jpg]
>
> Finally, I think the triple attachment system of the Swift (it also
> has an around-the-head-tube cord) might make me able to use it to take my
> Fuji X-E3 and 23/2 lens on some rides:
> [image: Swift-With-Fuji.jpg]
>
> Drew
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Re: [RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Drew Saunders]

Patrick, Rich, Ryan,

Thanks for the kind words. I was wondering if it was worth the review, on 
the assumption that this kind of deal wouldn't last, but I just checked and 
that bag is still in stock. I think I'll test it out with a camera this 
weekend.

Drew

On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 8:50:53 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:

> I've had that Brand V bag since...2012 or so? It is a great bag...but the 
> zippers(YKK I think)  aren't working as smoothly as I'd like and there is 
> some fraying/unravelling of the fabric around the zipper track. Maybe 
> operator error. I suspect maybe some beeswax or even a dry bar of soap 
> along the teeth might help things along
>
> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 9:49:22 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
>
>> Drew, you just raised the bar (no pun intended) on product reporting! 
>> Well done. Nice price on a compact bag that deceptively holds more than it 
>> looks like it would.
>> The Swift bar bag reminds me a little bit of the old (not waterproof) Riv 
>> Brand V handlebar bag shown below. Not wide like the Candybar bag but 
>> decent depth and in my experience good capacity. Enjoy your new bag.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>> [image: BrandV bag.jpg]
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:08:14 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Drew: Eloquent and witty report; appreciated.
>>>
>>> Patrick Moore, who now thinks of finding a Swift bar bag to replace the 
>>> somewhat intrusive large "gas tank" bag on his Monocog 29er. (I'd also 
>>> consider a Candy Bar bag or clone.)
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 2:08 PM Drew Saunders  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 OK, as promised, photos of the new Swift Kestrel bag.

 First, the payload: 
 [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1045-20230624.jpg]

 Now, all of that in the Candy Bar Bag (which they stopped selling years 
 ago). Sometimes called a "handlebar tube." It originally had leather 
 straps 
 with buckles, but I preferred being able to get it tight to the handlebars 
 with some Velcro straps instead:
 [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1046-20230624.jpg]

 Next, the same payload (vest, gloves, more gloves, phone) in the Swift 
 Kestrel:
 [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1047-20230624.jpg]

 As you can see, it's deeper, so the volume is the same. If I had 
 "slammed" my stem, it might get too close to the brakes, but I don't have 
 the lower back flexibility of a 20 year old gymnast, so my handlebars are 
 level with my saddle like a civilized old person. Yes, that's the 
 Quickbeam 
 in the background. No, I'm not 100% sure I like the red electrical tape 
 with the bar tape, but I was out of blue. I did try twine, but this is the 
 Newbaum's padded cotton tape, so I couldn't get the twine to work well.

 With a load, it hangs just a bit lower than when empty (I just used it 
 to carry my phone this morning), so doesn't block my little "be seen" 
 headlight. Mostly empty, it was a bit too close to the headlight.

 Here's the attachment straps, which might be a bit "hand pokey" with 
 the points on the grey buckle that poke into the holes on the black 
 plastic 
 strap. Yes, I should polish my brass bell, and you can just barely see the 
 new brass washers on the Silver bar-end shifters! I think I'll have to get 
 good at making sure the grey buckles are away from my hands:
 [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1048-20230624.jpg]

 Next, same two bags on the Ibis with my WTB ORD bars, where the 
 narrower Swift really works well. The jingle bells are from a Pow Wow, 
 they're used on the ankles of the Jingle Dance, and do a great job of 
 letting folks (and horses) know I'm approaching them on the trails.
 [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1051-20230624.jpg][image: 
 Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1050-20230624.jpg]

 Finally, I think the triple attachment system of the Swift (it also has 
 an around-the-head-tube cord) might make me able to use it to take my Fuji 
 X-E3 and 23/2 lens on some rides:
 [image: Swift-With-Fuji.jpg]

 Drew

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Ryan]

I've had that Brand V bag since...2012 or so? It is a great bag...but the 
zippers(YKK I think)  aren't working as smoothly as I'd like and there is 
some fraying/unravelling of the fabric around the zipper track. Maybe 
operator error. I suspect maybe some beeswax or even a dry bar of soap 
along the teeth might help things along

On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 9:49:22 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote:

> Drew, you just raised the bar (no pun intended) on product reporting! Well 
> done. Nice price on a compact bag that deceptively holds more than it looks 
> like it would.
> The Swift bar bag reminds me a little bit of the old (not waterproof) Riv 
> Brand V handlebar bag shown below. Not wide like the Candybar bag but 
> decent depth and in my experience good capacity. Enjoy your new bag.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
> [image: BrandV bag.jpg]
>
>
>
> On Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:08:14 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Drew: Eloquent and witty report; appreciated.
>>
>> Patrick Moore, who now thinks of finding a Swift bar bag to replace the 
>> somewhat intrusive large "gas tank" bag on his Monocog 29er. (I'd also 
>> consider a Candy Bar bag or clone.)
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 2:08 PM Drew Saunders  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> OK, as promised, photos of the new Swift Kestrel bag.
>>>
>>> First, the payload: 
>>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1045-20230624.jpg]
>>>
>>> Now, all of that in the Candy Bar Bag (which they stopped selling years 
>>> ago). Sometimes called a "handlebar tube." It originally had leather straps 
>>> with buckles, but I preferred being able to get it tight to the handlebars 
>>> with some Velcro straps instead:
>>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1046-20230624.jpg]
>>>
>>> Next, the same payload (vest, gloves, more gloves, phone) in the Swift 
>>> Kestrel:
>>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1047-20230624.jpg]
>>>
>>> As you can see, it's deeper, so the volume is the same. If I had 
>>> "slammed" my stem, it might get too close to the brakes, but I don't have 
>>> the lower back flexibility of a 20 year old gymnast, so my handlebars are 
>>> level with my saddle like a civilized old person. Yes, that's the Quickbeam 
>>> in the background. No, I'm not 100% sure I like the red electrical tape 
>>> with the bar tape, but I was out of blue. I did try twine, but this is the 
>>> Newbaum's padded cotton tape, so I couldn't get the twine to work well.
>>>
>>> With a load, it hangs just a bit lower than when empty (I just used it 
>>> to carry my phone this morning), so doesn't block my little "be seen" 
>>> headlight. Mostly empty, it was a bit too close to the headlight.
>>>
>>> Here's the attachment straps, which might be a bit "hand pokey" with the 
>>> points on the grey buckle that poke into the holes on the black plastic 
>>> strap. Yes, I should polish my brass bell, and you can just barely see the 
>>> new brass washers on the Silver bar-end shifters! I think I'll have to get 
>>> good at making sure the grey buckles are away from my hands:
>>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1048-20230624.jpg]
>>>
>>> Next, same two bags on the Ibis with my WTB ORD bars, where the narrower 
>>> Swift really works well. The jingle bells are from a Pow Wow, they're used 
>>> on the ankles of the Jingle Dance, and do a great job of letting folks (and 
>>> horses) know I'm approaching them on the trails.
>>> [image: Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1051-20230624.jpg][image: 
>>> Fuji-X-E3-DSCF1050-20230624.jpg]
>>>
>>> Finally, I think the triple attachment system of the Swift (it also has 
>>> an around-the-head-tube cord) might make me able to use it to take my Fuji 
>>> X-E3 and 23/2 lens on some rides:
>>> [image: Swift-With-Fuji.jpg]
>>>
>>> Drew
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Drew Saunders]

Mine arrived from Sierra yesterday and I tried it on my Riv on a 24 mile 
ride this morning. I have a Candy Bar Bag, made for Riv by Duluth Pack, 
many years ago for comparison.

The volume is about the same. On cold rides that warm up, I’ve used the 
Candy Bar to carry my vest, wool “dotted” gloves and glove liners as I shed 
them. The Swift Kestrel can handle the same load, which surprised me, as it 
seems smaller.

I like the waterproof phone pocket in front, but doubt I’ll ever use the 
interior zipped pocket.

I think it will be a better fit for my Ibis with original WTB off road drop 
bars, as it’s narrower than the Candy Bar.

I should probably include photos…

Drew

On Monday, June 12, 2023 at 3:59:56 PM UTC-7 Chester wrote:

> A heads-up to anyone who finds this attractive:
>
> https://www.sierra.com/swift-industries~b~41056/
>
> Kestrel handlebar bag in Coyote tan for $60. Anchor hip bag in Black and 
> Coyote for $60. And the Vireo hip bag in Dark Green X-Pac for $50.
>

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[RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Davey Two Shoes]

Couldn't pass up that price on a Kestrel

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:15:52 PM UTC-4 Jason wrote:

> Cheers, Chester. I've been eyeing a Kestral bag for awhile and finally 
> pulled the trigger thanks to your deal outing.
>
>
> Jason
> Oak Park, IL
>
> On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:24:06 AM UTC-5 Sean McRobert wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the heads up.  I need another bag like a need another hole in 
>> my head, but now I have two more.  I hate to pass up a good deal.
>>
>> On Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:59:56 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote:
>>
>>> A heads-up to anyone who finds this attractive:
>>>
>>> https://www.sierra.com/swift-industries~b~41056/
>>>
>>> Kestrel handlebar bag in Coyote tan for $60. Anchor hip bag in Black and 
>>> Coyote for $60. And the Vireo hip bag in Dark Green X-Pac for $50.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Jason]

Cheers, Chester. I've been eyeing a Kestral bag for awhile and finally 
pulled the trigger thanks to your deal outing.


Jason
Oak Park, IL

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:24:06 AM UTC-5 Sean McRobert wrote:

> Thanks for the heads up.  I need another bag like a need another hole in 
> my head, but now I have two more.  I hate to pass up a good deal.
>
> On Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:59:56 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote:
>
>> A heads-up to anyone who finds this attractive:
>>
>> https://www.sierra.com/swift-industries~b~41056/
>>
>> Kestrel handlebar bag in Coyote tan for $60. Anchor hip bag in Black and 
>> Coyote for $60. And the Vireo hip bag in Dark Green X-Pac for $50.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: A few Swift bags at Sierra.com

[Sean McRobert]

Thanks for the heads up.  I need another bag like a need another hole in my 
head, but now I have two more.  I hate to pass up a good deal.

On Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:59:56 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote:

> A heads-up to anyone who finds this attractive:
>
> https://www.sierra.com/swift-industries~b~41056/
>
> Kestrel handlebar bag in Coyote tan for $60. Anchor hip bag in Black and 
> Coyote for $60. And the Vireo hip bag in Dark Green X-Pac for $50.
>

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