This gave me a great chance to find out just how waterproof Topeak’s Bikepacking Series bags really are. Here in Colorado, the shoulder seasons are great times to test gear because we can start the day with snow, have it warm up and melt, then have rain in the evening that goes on to freeze all over again. I was lucky enough to experience plenty of rain, snow, and everything in between. I tested out their complete set of bags from October through February on commutes to work, long day rides into the mountains, as well as a few bikepacking trips. I’m happy to report that Topeak’s bags are well made and held up well in inclement weather. Knowing that these bags were produced en masse, I was curious to see the quality of production. Most of my experience with bag makers has been in the cottage industry, where attention to detail and customization is often the allure. They’re well known for their quality accessory products and tools, and I was excited to see what how bags would stand up. Topeak is among the established brands that recently jumped into the bikepacking game. Lately, we’re seeing more offerings for frame packs and other bags coming out of larger producers, many of whom are making bikepacking gear for the first time. See how they fared after several months of use… John Stewart takes a look at the Topeak Bikepacking Series kit, testing out the FrontLoader handlebar bag, TopLoader top tube bag, MidLoader frame bag, and BackLoader seat pack.
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