Cycling guides

Which bag to choose, what to bring and how to keep it dry. All our guides in one place.

On this page you find all our guides, in four groups: choosing a bag, what to bring on a ride, bikepacking and gifts. Each guide answers one question and tells you which of our bags and cases fit.

New to carrying things on a road bike? Start with the overview of road bike bags.

The guides are written by Maikel, founder of The Pack and a rider himself. Last updated on 11 November 2026.

Choosing a bag

Road bike bags: which one do you need? The five places for a bag on a road bike, and how to choose by the length of your rides.
Which saddle bag do you need? From a tool roll for your repair kit to four litres for a long day.
Handlebar bags for gravel and road bikes What fits in them and what to check on your handlebar.
Frame bags for road and gravel bikes How to check that a frame bag fits your frame.
Top tube bags: how to choose Straps or bolts, and which size for your rides.
Waterproof bike bags The difference between waterproof and water-resistant, and our waterproof bags by position.

What to bring on a ride

What to bring on a road bike ride The checklist for every ride, and where each item goes.
How to carry your phone while cycling In your jersey pocket or on the bike, and how to protect it from sweat and rain.

Bikepacking

Bikepacking bags for road and gravel bikes A setup for a weekend, also for bikes with few mounting points.
Bikepacking packing list What to bring for one or two nights, and which bag it goes in.

Gifts

Christmas gifts for cyclists Gift ideas by budget and by type of rider.
Gifts for cyclists Our year-round gift page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I start if I am new to bike bags?

With our overview of road bike bags. It goes through the five places for a bag and links to the guide for each one.

Who writes these guides?

Maikel, the founder of The Pack. He started The Pack in 2019 with the Essentials Case.

Are the prices in the guides up to date?

Yes. The prices in the guides are taken from the shop, and each guide shows the date it was last updated.

I still have a question. Where can I ask it?

Send us a message through the contact page.

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