The Pack Essentials Case

Our bestseller

Welcome, fellow cyclist! I am Maikel. I started The Pack in 2019 with the Essentials Case, to solve one of my biggest struggles in cycling: keeping my phone and other essentials safe, but still separated.

The Essentials Case is a waterproof case of 19 by 8 cm that fits snugly in your jersey pocket. It has a phone pocket, a pocket for coins and keys, a card slot and a big main pouch for a spare inner tube, tyre levers, a multi-tool and a CO2 canister. On many rides it replaces your saddle bag; on long rides it goes along with it.

This page is written by Maikel, founder of The Pack. Last updated on 12 November 2026.

What fits inside

Everything has its own place, so nothing rattles against your phone:

Phone pocket: extra sturdy and elastic, and designed so that even the largest smartphones fit.
Pocket for keys and coins: closed by an elastic flap instead of a zipper, so no zipper ever touches your phone.
Card slot.
Main pouch: a spare inner tube, tyre levers, a multi-tool and a CO2 canister.

The case fits snugly in a jersey pocket. The three reinforced back pockets of The Pack Jersey are designed around it.

Which Essentials Case?

All versions have the same layout and the same size. You choose the look:

Basic colours: Black, Green, Blue and Beige. The Essentials Case, from €20.99.
Colour editions: Racing Red, Alloy Silver, Retro Blue and Orange Lombardia. The Essentials Case, from €21.99.
Premium: the same clever layout, made from exclusive materials for a luxurious look and improved durability. The Essentials Case Premium, from €34.99.

All of them are in the Essentials Cases collection.

Instead of a saddle bag, or with it

Because the main pouch takes a tube, tyre levers, a multi-tool and a CO2 canister, the Essentials Case can fully replace your saddle bag. Your bike stays clean, and your repair kit goes with you when you park the bike.

On long rides you can use both: the repair kit under the saddle, and phone, cards and keys in the case. Our saddle bag guide compares the sizes, and our checklist of what to bring on a road bike ride helps you pack.

Only your phone? The Phone Case

Don't need the extra space of the Essentials Case and want to give your phone extra protection? Then look at our Phone Case, from €29.99.

It is made from waterproof materials, with padded sides that protect your phone from rain, sweat, mud and dust, and a waterproof hidden zipper. It has separate compartments for your phone, cards, cash and keys, and comes in two sizes, Medium and Large, for smaller and larger phones.

More ways to carry your phone are in our guide on carrying your phone while cycling.

Frequently asked questions

Does my phone fit in the Essentials Case?

The Essentials Case is designed so that even the largest smartphones fit. The phone pocket is extra sturdy and elastic, so smaller phones sit tight as well.

Is the Essentials Case waterproof?

Yes: rain and sweat are guaranteed to stay out, so your phone and cards stay dry. It is not made to be held under water. For a padded case for just your phone, cards and keys, choose the Phone Case.

Can the Essentials Case replace my saddle bag?

Yes. The main pouch takes a spare inner tube, tyre levers, a multi-tool and a CO2 canister, so on many rides you can leave the saddle bag at home.

What is the difference with the Essentials Case Premium?

The Premium has the same layout, but is made from exclusive materials for a luxurious look and improved durability.

Essentials Case or Phone Case: which one do I need?

Choose the Essentials Case if you also want to carry your repair kit. Choose the Phone Case if you only carry your phone, cards and keys and want a waterproof, padded case.