I bought this bag specifically because I wanted something that was small enough to carry the essentials and strong enough to keep dry in tough, gravel conditions. Additionally, I wanted the ability to have a quick connect to easily take the bag on and off for travel - yes, I remove everything from my bike when I tow it behind the car.
The first test of this bag was the Croatan Buck Fifty on a sloppy, wet course. Over 100 miles later, I was soaked and muddy - but the bag was great and the contents were as dry as expected. It passed the initial test and I have no doubt it won't continue to serve it's purpose.
Excellent bag. Waterproof. Easy to clean. Would definitely recommend.
Perfect size to hold a replacement tube, CO2's and tool kit, with room to spare.
The quick release clamp was a nice feature until I moved my saddle forward and now the clamp doesn't fit as designed. You might consider the strap mount unit.
Ive been through a bunch of saddlebags. The Velcroroll feature of closing is so much better than zippers, which just get gunked up in wet conditions. And everything stays dry! The click in feature is nice, but youd need more mounts if you were going to switch it between bikes. Comes in a few sizes, and I got it in medium for my gravel bike.
