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Bikepacking Bags
Bikepacking bags carry your kit on the bike: on the handlebars, in the frame, on the top tube and behind the saddle. Many of ours are made in the UK from X-Pac X11 fabric, which is highly water-resistant (the seams aren't taped), and come with our 25-year Alpine Bond. For all-day rain, the Deluge range is fully waterproof, with welded seams and roll-top bar and saddle bags. A good start is a seat pack (Koala, 7 or 13 litres) and a handlebar bag (Kuoka, 13 litres). Then add a frame bag sized to your bike, or a Stingray made to fit it.
Bikepacking Bags
A complete bikepacking setup typically includes:
Cockpit and Bar Bags
Cockpit bags: for lightweight items like snacks, electronics, jackets and layers.
Frame Bags
Frame bags: for heavier gear to maintain balance and handling.
Seat Packs
Seat packs: for carrying duties of medium-weight items such as tents or tools.
Custom Bags
Fully customisable frame bags to maximise your storage space.
The case for Alpkit bikepacking bags
Our bikepacking bags are made to carry everything you need, on gravel rides, endurance races or fully loaded expedition tours.
By distributing weight across your bike, our bags keep your ride balanced and stable on rough ground.
- Lightweight & Agile: Streamlined designs reduce bulk, making technical descents, fast road sections, and twisting gravel tracks easier to navigate.
- Terrain Versatility: built for multi-day road trips, rugged mountain trails and remote backcountry routes.
- Balanced & Efficient: A low centre of gravity gives smooth handling without snagging on obstacles or catching the wind.
Sustainability at the Core
What goes into our bags:
- Environmentally preferable materials: Many of our bags use X-Pac® X11 fabric with a 100% organic cotton face and recycled polyester backing.
- 25-year Alpine Bond: our UK-made bikepacking bags are backed by our 25-year Alpine Bond for fuss-free repairs and replacements.
Designed by us, direct to you
Spreading your kit across the bike, in the frame, on the bars and behind the saddle, keeps it balanced and stable on any terrain. Our bags keep the load low and close, so the bike handles well and nothing snags or catches the wind.
Our gear goes directly from us to you. We design our bikepacking bags here in the UK, and our warehouse team sends them straight to your door, or you can buy them in one of our stores. There are no distributors or retailers in the chain. It's how we keep making high-performing bikepacking bags at the best possible value.
Further reading
- Bikepacking: The Complete Guide on how to get started
- Custom Frame Bags Guide: Bikepacking Storage Solutions 2025
- Bike Bags Guide: Saddle, Frame, Handlebar and Top Tube Bags
- Best Tents for Bikepacking and Touring: Buyer's Guide
- How to choose the best bike for bikepacking: Guide
- How to pack your bikepacking frame bag with James Olsen
- Meet the team making outdoor products in the UK
Made In Britain since 2004
We’ve built a reputation for innovative, durable, and lightweight designs that last a lifetime. All our bags are designed and developed in our Nottinghamshire factory using advanced technical fabrics.
Our team specialises in creating custom bags tailored to your bike’s geometry and riding style.
Our British made bikepacking range is backed up by our 25 year Alpine Bond and our team of skilled and dedicated sewers offer full custom bikepacking bags to make your bikepacking rig as individual as you are.
Organic cotton. Climate Neutral.
Our ground-breaking bikepacking range. Lightweight, functional, sustainable and durable. UK made bags with a 25 year Alpine Bond
Our X11 fabric has a 100% organic cotton face and is climate neutral: made from plant-based and recycled materials and manufactured in factories that only use renewable energy.
Deluge Waterproof Series
For ultimate protection against rain, mud, and grit, explore our Deluge series. These waterproof bags feature high-frequency welded seams and YKK AquaGuard® zips to keep your gear dry in any weather.
Designed and developed by us in Nottinghamshire, these bags are made for us by world class factories in Asia.
Custom-made bikepacking bags
Looking for something unique? Our skilled team can create bespoke bikepacking bags tailored to your exact needs. Whether it’s a specific size or color combination, we’ll help you build your dream setup.
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