Bike Perfect - Alpkit bikepacking bags review: Fuel Pod, Bilbie and Koala put to the test

Bike Perfect - Alpkit bikepacking bags review: Fuel Pod, Bilbie and Koala put to the test

By Guy Kesteven

Bike Perfect - Alpkit bikepacking bags review: Fuel Pod, Bilbie and Koala put to the test

We’d like bolt-on mounts for the Pod or Cradle and a web mesh on the Koala whose straps also need tucking in neatly. Otherwise, Alpkit has delivered an excellent set of fast but accurate to fit bikepacking bags using an even tougher selection of premium materials to make them more durable than the predecessors we’ve had no issues with over years of use. Details like the replaceable straps boost longevity too.

Pricing is excellent, considering the bags are all handmade in the UK and come with a 25-year ‘Alpine Bond’ guarantee against defects and reduced-price repair if you accidentally trash them.

Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

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Bikepacking Bags

  • Made In Britain

Lunar Fuel Pod Lunar Fuel Pod

Lunar Fuel Pod

Limited edition reflective top tube bag
$74.99

  • Special Offer

alpkit fuel pod 1.5 top tube bag cockpit bag in panther black Alpkit Fuel Pod top tube bag in Olive Green

Fuel Pod

Top tube bag: UK made, weatherproof, available in 3 sizes
$64.99

  • Made In Britain

alpkit stem cell 1L bike packing bag in mountain brown Alpkit Stem Cell bag in Olive Green

Stem Cell

Lightweight stem-mounted bikepacking bag in 1 and 1.5L sizes
$74.99

  • Special Offer

alpkit gravel bag handlebar bag for drop bars in storm grey Alpkit Gravel Bag handlebar bag in Panther black

Gravel Bag

Handlebar bag with roll-top closure: UK made, weatherproof, 5L expandable capacity
$109.99

  • Special Offer

alpkit toploader zipped handlebar bag in olive green alpkit toploader zipped handlebar bag in olive green top

Toploader

Canister handlebar bag: UK made, weatherproof, 4L
$94.99

  • Made In Britain

alpkit kuoka handlebar bag for bike packing in mountain brown Alpkit Kuoka handlebar bag in Olive green

Kuoka

Dual-ended handlebar bag: UK made, weatherproof, 13L
$84.99

  • Made In Britain

Roo Pouch Roo Pouch

Roo Pouch

Accessory pouch compatible with handlebar bags: UK made, weatherproof, 2.5L
$64.99

  • Made In Britain

Roo Wallet Roo Wallet

Roo Wallet

Accessory wallet compatible with handlebar bags: UK made, weatherproof
$54.99

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