I have a hard time believing no one's tried strapping a Tailfin aero pack to an existing rack, but I haven't found real world experiences discussed anywhere. Maybe y'all have tried it?

Tldr:

will a tailfin aeropack strap to a basic rear rack like the Ortlieb quick rack without issues?

Context:

I've got an ortlieb quick rack, a thirst for easily-accesed gear + expandable storage, and no money.

Basic dry bags do the job but gear access is abysmal, meaning I can't pack anything I might need during the day. Opening them means a headache and at least 5-10 minutes. repacking+re-strapping.

The older aeropacks sell pretty cheap used, and it looks like there'd be no problem Voile-strapping one to my rack using those bottom strap retainers.

I'm really interested to hear what your brilliant minds have found for alternatives too. I don't necessarily want a tailfin, but they seem to be the only option for a relatively lightweight, top-access, rear rack compression bag that could mate with a 3rd party rack. Ortlieb's trunk bag is heavy + small, restrap's switch bag is spendy and has proprietary hardware on the bottom…and I think that's it for options.

edit: i of course just stumbled upon a couple relevant posts from 3y ago

Discusses alt bags (none seem to fit my criteria)
https://www.reddit.com/r/bikepacking/comments/16lwbn7/rear_trunk_vs_dry_bag_or_fitting_tailfin_ap20_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Pics of un-identified mounts to use the tailfin pins

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikepacking/comments/16etnhk/has_anybody_used_drybag_under_a_tailfin/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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  1. Thanks! That’s actually a question I’ve asked myself too, especially since I’d like to use the rack not only for ultra races (where the focus is on being light and fast) but also for longer tours. I’m curious to hear if anyone has any experience with this!

  2. alienprodigy on

    Also interested to hear what others have to say. I just bought the listing from which you took the photo in your post (bought on Kleinanzeigen). I’m planning to combine the bag with a Topeak Zi Rak. If i find a good way to make it work, I will come back to this post!

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