Hi everyone. I have a Tailfin carbon rack and now I want to buy a 3l frame bag.I'm trying to decide which bag to buy. The Apidura weighs 145g, the Tailfin 290g. Weight is important to me, of course, but quality is also important. The Tailfin's frame attachment looks more reliable and strong, and there's also a frame inside for strength and shape. The Apidura looks more like a stocking. Which bag would you buy?
by Practical-Parsley-77
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Both are good quality. I’d get the Apidura because like you I want less weight. Its attachment system looks fine.
There is also a possibility that someone in your area makes such types of bags. Sometimes they are surprisingly good quality. I’ve bought my frame bag 5 years ago and it’s still rocks.
I’m a huge proponent of supporting local businesses, than big companies, whenever possible. Can’t give you advice on these two bags, though. Sorry for out of context comment!
Apidura I bought tore on first use, and use an alternative now
From what I have read online, the apidura zipper is prone to failure, and their warranty policy is not good.
Have only read good things about Tailfin. I don’t think there is any wasted weight in Tailfin – all the weight comes from the reinforced body and extra solid strapping system. I understand wanting to go light, but 150 grams isn’t that much weight in the end, especially if we consider how it will effect your speed (some seconds over 100 km distance or something like that). I would go Tailfin.
I have the Apidura, for me it’s great (Expedition Frame Pack (5.3L)). No issues with durability so far (maybe I’m just lucky?), it’s big enough, water isn’t getting in even in heavy rain.
I’m not the biggest fan of the attachment system. It works fine, but it takes me some time to mount/unmount it. Also I’m losing the rubber straps which hold the straps once they go through the plastic parts (I’m sorry I can’t explain it better).