What’s good?
What’s not?
Buy if…
you want a bag made using some recycled fabrics.
Camelbak, the brand credited with pioneering the hydration pack, has now ventured into the bikepacking market after 30 years of specialising in hydration solutions. Given its extensive experience, you might expect it to produce bikepacking gear that rivals other leading brands. However, I found the M.U.L.E. 9L saddle pack fell short in several key areas. Read on to find out more. Altura Vortex Waterproof Seatpack review
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Your complete guide to bikepacking – what kit you need, how to plan and prepare The full M.U.L.E. range includes a frame pack, a handlebar pack and a small 1-litre saddle bag – we tested the 9-litre version pictured here. The pack measures 56cm (22.5-inches) in length when empty and 34cm (13.3-inches) in depth. It attaches to the saddle rails using two buckle straps, while Velcro straps secure it to the seatpost, with three different positions available to accommodate various bike styles and sizes. The primary material used is recycled sailcloth, and the opening has a pop button at the rear, intended to hold the contents in place before the roll-top closure is secured with buckles featuring a clasp to maintain strap tension. It is reassuring to see reflective fabric strips on both the sides and rear of the pack and an additional feature is the bungee cord on the top for extra versatility. The pack is not specifically […]
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