I am just getting into bike packing as it’s something I’ve wanted to do for years. I have this bike rack on my bike already with two supports on each side. I would like to try and attach a dry bag to each support, a larger one in the back and a smaller one in front. What ways could I do that so that the bags don’t snag or rub up against it too much break or tear? I was thinking some type of mount that I could get like the last photo. Additionally, would I also be able to attach some dry bags to the fork in the front on the lower side of the suspension? I’ve hear voile straps are great for strapping, are there other good options as well? Thank you!
by AbyssalDweller
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pipe clamps are the cheapest to attach the cradles you linked to.
but in the back, really panniers are the easiest and more secure option
if you want something more sophisticated, there are some ready made mounts as well as the old man mountain axle pack mount
That’s a terrible rack. So many points of failure.
I’d get a better rack and convert some military sustain pouches into panniers. Then strap a 20L dry bag on top and get 14L (2x7L)from the micro panniers.
https://preview.redd.it/v5f5a8s1ri9f1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=745e0a5a2b51f170d7b93a03a5472f63a5c27505
Military sustainment micro panniers up front. Took about an hour to convert them. The front rack is a cheap Aliexpress but it’s rock solid. No moving parts or failure points beyond bike attachment which were loctited and torqued to 3nm with locking washes.
Rear is topeak versa cages on a Soma Rakku 2. I paid $55 shipped for the rakku 2 which seems about what it was going for. Original intent was just the panniers but we ended up needing a bit more space as we carried 6 nights of food.