[RBW] Re: Bags like the Grabsack?

2023-01-11 Thread Roberta 
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On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the Riv 
> Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for 
> something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and 
> open/close function.
>
> Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my 
> little Swift hipbag can accommodate.
>
> Thanks all!
> Mike in Minneapolis
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bags like the Grabsack?

2023-01-10 Thread Brian Turner 
Michael, if you like the Swift Ardea pack, their larger hip pack, the Anchor is now on sale for $84, which is a pretty sweet deal.When I ride with a hip pack, the one I use is the Farsik Hip Pack Pro, which is supposed to be 4L, but it doesn’t feel like it. It’s designed very much like the Swift Anchor in that it has on outer flap for securing a jacket or shirt if you need to shed a layer while riding. Here’s a link:Hip Pack Pro 4.3Lfarsik.caOn Jan 10, 2023, at 10:42 AM, Michael Ullmer  wrote:I've been using the Ardea bag from Swift which is near perfect for me, expect in the winter when a few extra accessories are needed. I use it everyday for bike and non-bike use. Ideally, I'd find a bag that this one fits into.Maybe I'll give a Grabsack another try, i think it'd be big enough to fit this one into it.On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-6 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote:I bought two fifth season squall sacks, and I am impressed by their quality and simplicity.  You could get a grab sack and have one of the many outdoor gear repair companies modify it.  There's a lot of cross pollination and up cycling going on.On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:23:25 PM UTC-6 Bikie#4646 wrote:Michael, ditto on the Acorn Basket Bag. While I use a Swift Sugarloaf myself, I have a buddy who has an Acorn basket bag and loves it. (Somewhat smaller than my Sugarloaf, I think.) I am a long-time fan of Acorn and their business model - American cottage industry and pure perfection on their workmanship. I have had a dozen over the years. Nine in rotation currently, since I move some larger bags to storage for summer, when I will bring out smaller bags. All but my mountain bikes typically carry a front and a back bag.BTW, I think they are currently phasing out their X-Pac material bags in favor of their original waxed cotton. What's left of the X-Pac bags went on sale and are priced to sell, including the basket bag. If you want one better jump on it.While many good bag makers have surfaced since they began production, these bags are a bargain, considering the quality. If memory serves me, back then only Carradice could match - and that company lacked models like front bags, since I suppose the English are hardheaded about their saddlebags, ha. (I have owned many of those myself.)Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the Riv Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and open/close function.Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my little Swift hipbag can accommodate.Thanks all!Mike in Minneapolis



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[RBW] Re: Bags like the Grabsack?

2023-01-10 Thread Michael Ullmer 
I've been using the Ardea bag from Swift which is near perfect for me, 
expect in the winter when a few extra accessories are needed. I use it 
everyday for bike and non-bike use. Ideally, I'd find a bag that this one 
fits into.

Maybe I'll give a Grabsack another try, i think it'd be big enough to fit 
this one into it.

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-6 captaincon...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> I bought two fifth season squall sacks, and I am impressed by their 
> quality and simplicity.  You could get a grab sack and have one of the many 
> outdoor gear repair companies modify it.  There's a lot of cross 
> pollination and up cycling going on.
>
> On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:23:25 PM UTC-6 Bikie#4646 wrote:
>
>> Michael, ditto on the Acorn Basket Bag. While I use a Swift Sugarloaf 
>> myself, I have a buddy who has an Acorn basket bag and loves it. (Somewhat 
>> smaller than my Sugarloaf, I think.) 
>> I am a long-time fan of Acorn and their business model - American cottage 
>> industry and pure perfection on their workmanship. I have had a dozen over 
>> the years. Nine in rotation currently, since I move some larger bags to 
>> storage for summer, when I will bring out smaller bags. All but my mountain 
>> bikes typically carry a front and a back bag.
>> BTW, I think they are currently phasing out their X-Pac material bags in 
>> favor of their original waxed cotton. What's left of the X-Pac bags went on 
>> sale and are priced to sell, including the basket bag. If you want one 
>> better jump on it.
>> While many good bag makers have surfaced since they began production, 
>> these bags are a bargain, considering the quality. If memory serves me, 
>> back then only Carradice could match - and that company lacked models like 
>> front bags, since I suppose the English are hardheaded about their 
>> saddlebags, ha. (I have owned many of those myself.)
>> Paul Germain
>> Midlothian, Va.
>>
>> On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the 
>>> Riv Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for 
>>> something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and 
>>> open/close function.
>>>
>>> Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my 
>>> little Swift hipbag can accommodate.
>>>
>>> Thanks all!
>>> Mike in Minneapolis
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Bags like the Grabsack?

2023-01-10 Thread Conway Bennett 
I bought two fifth season squall sacks, and I am impressed by their quality 
and simplicity.  You could get a grab sack and have one of the many outdoor 
gear repair companies modify it.  There's a lot of cross pollination and up 
cycling going on.

On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:23:25 PM UTC-6 Bikie#4646 wrote:

> Michael, ditto on the Acorn Basket Bag. While I use a Swift Sugarloaf 
> myself, I have a buddy who has an Acorn basket bag and loves it. (Somewhat 
> smaller than my Sugarloaf, I think.) 
> I am a long-time fan of Acorn and their business model - American cottage 
> industry and pure perfection on their workmanship. I have had a dozen over 
> the years. Nine in rotation currently, since I move some larger bags to 
> storage for summer, when I will bring out smaller bags. All but my mountain 
> bikes typically carry a front and a back bag.
> BTW, I think they are currently phasing out their X-Pac material bags in 
> favor of their original waxed cotton. What's left of the X-Pac bags went on 
> sale and are priced to sell, including the basket bag. If you want one 
> better jump on it.
> While many good bag makers have surfaced since they began production, 
> these bags are a bargain, considering the quality. If memory serves me, 
> back then only Carradice could match - and that company lacked models like 
> front bags, since I suppose the English are hardheaded about their 
> saddlebags, ha. (I have owned many of those myself.)
> Paul Germain
> Midlothian, Va.
>
> On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:
>
>> Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the Riv 
>> Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for 
>> something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and 
>> open/close function.
>>
>> Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my 
>> little Swift hipbag can accommodate.
>>
>> Thanks all!
>> Mike in Minneapolis
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Bags like the Grabsack?

2023-01-09 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch 
Michael, ditto on the Acorn Basket Bag. While I use a Swift Sugarloaf 
myself, I have a buddy who has an Acorn basket bag and loves it. (Somewhat 
smaller than my Sugarloaf, I think.) 
I am a long-time fan of Acorn and their business model - American cottage 
industry and pure perfection on their workmanship. I have had a dozen over 
the years. Nine in rotation currently, since I move some larger bags to 
storage for summer, when I will bring out smaller bags. All but my mountain 
bikes typically carry a front and a back bag.
BTW, I think they are currently phasing out their X-Pac material bags in 
favor of their original waxed cotton. What's left of the X-Pac bags went on 
sale and are priced to sell, including the basket bag. If you want one 
better jump on it.
While many good bag makers have surfaced since they began production, these 
bags are a bargain, considering the quality. If memory serves me, back then 
only Carradice could match - and that company lacked models like front 
bags, since I suppose the English are hardheaded about their saddlebags, 
ha. (I have owned many of those myself.)
Paul Germain
Midlothian, Va.

On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the Riv 
> Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for 
> something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and 
> open/close function.
>
> Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my 
> little Swift hipbag can accommodate.
>
> Thanks all!
> Mike in Minneapolis
>

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[RBW] Re: Bags like the Grabsack?

2023-01-09 Thread Huston 
Mike,

I've always admired the bags from Tom Bihn .  
Never had one and not a bike specific maker; but, there are lots of options 
in the crossbody and shoulder bag section.

Huston
Lexington, KY

On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the Riv 
> Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for 
> something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and 
> open/close function.
>
> Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my 
> little Swift hipbag can accommodate.
>
> Thanks all!
> Mike in Minneapolis
>

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