Best Top Tube Bags for Bikepacking and Touring — 2023

Over my multiple extended tours and multiday bikepacking trips, I highly recommend two top tube bags, for extra on-frame storage.

There are a variety of top tube bags out there, of various sizes and capacities.

My advice is to not bother with less than 1 Liter of capacity for a top tube bag, since either way they take up essentially the same real estate.

Let’s unpack this… and then pack it up!

Best Bang for the Buck (stem or seatpost)

Rockbros Top Tube Bag ($23) — https://amzn.to/3JLOmon
Capacity: 1.5 L
Closure: Zipper
Weight: 120g / 4.2oz
Waterproof: Waterproof (840D nylon + TPU material)
Attachment: Velcro & Rubber

Best Premium Top Tube Combo

Revelate Designs Mag-Tank Bag ($59) — http://bit.ly/3lGxp6I
Capacity: 1 L
Closure: Magnetic Clasp
Weight: 119g / 4.2oz
Waterproof: Yes (note: the flap isn’t zipped or moisture tight)
Attachment: Velcro & Nylon Straps with plastic loops

Revelate Designs Jerrycan Top Tube/Seatpost Bag ($49) — http://bit.ly/3z5TrTw
Capacity: 0.5 L
Closure: Zipper
Weight: 73.7g / 2.6oz
Waterproof: Yes
Attachment: Velcro & Nylon Straps with plastic loops

Best Boujee Bag (Can’t go wrong with Salsa!)

Salsa EXP Series Direct-Mount Top Tube Bag ($68) — http://bit.ly/3negadk
Capacity: 1.1 L
Closure: Zipper
Weight: 72g / 2.5 oz
Waterproof: Waterproof (400D nylon + TPU material + PU coating)
Attachment: Top Tube Mount Bolts

First Top Tube Bag I Got

REI Co-op Junction Top Tube Bag ($30) — http://bit.ly/3JJXPfP
Capacity: 1.3 L
Closure: Zipper
Weight: 167g / 5.9oz
Waterproof: No (DWR water-resistant treatment)
Attachment: Velcro on the frame, elastic with a hook around the stem

Honorable Affordable Mentions

Rhinowalk Bike Bag ($26) — https://amzn.to/3lKGdZo
Capacity: 1.5 L
Closure: Zipper
Weight: 132g / 4.6oz
Waterproof: Waterproof (Hardshell nylon + TPU material)
Attachment: Velcro & Rubber

Moosetreks Fuel-Tank Bag ($25) — https://amzn.to/42EY7NQ
Capacity: 1 L
Closure: Zipper
Weight: 86g / 3oz
Waterproof: No (DWR water-resistant treatment)
Attachment: Velcro

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