A guide to help you decide between our two types of Bar System
You may be wondering why we have created two very similar products in our Bar System and Bar Cage ranges and we totally understand if you are a little confused as to which is the best setup for you. We get it, they both help you carry things on your handlebar and look to use a very similar system.
So which one should you choose?
Bar Cage
If you want the simplest and lightest way of attaching kit to your handlebars then the Bar Cage is the one for you. The bare aluminium cradle allows you to strap almost anything to it, not just a dry bag, making it more useful for carrying anything from firewood to pack rafts to a school bag. Simply use cargo straps of an appropriate length to secure your chosen load.
This setup is great if you already own a number of dry bags that could be used for carrying kit or to add stability, adjustment and hand/cable clearance to an existing, different brand bar bag.
Positives
- Light
- Carry anything. If you can strap it on you can carry it
- Don’t need to purchase a full system if you already own bags
Negatives
- Load is only as secure as you make it
- Standard dry bags can rub and wear*
- More faff to attach things to it**
Persona
- Pickup truck (throw anything you want in it)
When to choose the Bar Bag System
If you want a dedicated bikepacking handlebar based storage setup then the Bar System is the one to go for. Designed to carry light and bulky kit in 100% security and weatherproofing it’s perfect for your sleep system and shelter. Rapid attachment and release makes packing far easier than any other system and the lack of straps means that there’s no second guessing if it’s attached properly.
Positives
- Complete stability and security of load
- 100% weatherproof bags
- Accessible storage pockets on bag
Negatives
- Can only be used with specific, dedicated bags
- Heavier system
Persona
- F1 car (built for ultimate performance of one task)
