However, pannier racks and bags remain relevant – and popular – because they can often carry awkward objects bikepacking bags cannot. Matt Orton / Immediate Mediaīikepacking is an increasingly popular activity and, when compared to traditional cycle touring, typically sees riders carry their kit and equipment in bikepacking bags strapped to the bike, rather than in pannier bags on a rack.īikepacking bags are favoured due to their lower weight, the fact they can be fitted to almost any bike and because they are less obstructive on technical terrain. Panniers vs cycling backpacksīikepacking bags are versatile but capacity can be limited and you’ll struggle to carry awkwardly-shaped items. On that note, many gravel bikes, endurance road bikes and some mountain bikes also often have fork eyelets to attach a front rack. If a touring bike doesn’t come with a rack pre-installed, in all likelihood it’ll have the required eyelets on the frame to add one. A front rack gives the option to add one or two bags beside the front wheel.įront and/or rear racks often come as standard on many of the best touring bikes and are designed specifically for the job of carrying luggage. If you need additional capacity, it’s a good idea to spread out heavy loads. One or two of these pannier bags usually suffice for commuting or lightweight touring. The most common kind are rear panniers, sitting either side of the back wheel. They add carrying capacity while unburdening your shoulders and don’t ruin your bike’s handling.Īll pannier bags are held by hooks on a pannier rack, which usually screws into eyelets on your bike frame’s seatstays or dropouts. The Sheskind Keychain EDC features some useful tools for carrying out bicycle repairs and has a textured surface, while the Poswlto Portable Screwdrivers, although compact, are well designed and have plastic grips that make them less fiddly to use than most other miniature screwdrivers of this style.Whatever you’re carrying, the best bicycle pannier bags keep their contents safe and dry.
The SOG MacV has 13 tools which include screwdrivers, wrenches, and uniquely, a blade sharpener, and is finished in a black oxide coating that increases durability and prevents corrosion. Of the multi-tools selected that are truly key-shaped, the Geekey pocket tool has the most functions and boasts over 16 individual tools. The Keytec Organizer Set is notable as it not only makes a nice gift but also includes a key holder, a keyring with bottle opener, and a key-shaped pocket knife that conveniently fits into the holder. The True Utility Fixr also provides plenty of tools and is designed to be a keyring rather than to hang from one.
Similarly, the SwissTech ST53100 is slightly bulky, but was selected due to its good range of tools and cleaver design. Two exceptions are the CRKT Williams Defense Key, which is somewhat larger than a regular car key, since it is designed to be used in self-defense and therefore heeds to be big enough to grip securely. The main priority with these multi-tools is their size and portability, and most in this ranking are designed to unobtrusively blend in with your keys, making them easy to carry in your pocket. By being attached to your key ring it means that they will always be handy when needed for things like a quick roadside bicycle repair, tightening a loose nut or screw, or cutting through a snagged fishing line. Affectionately dubbed as an EDC (everyday carry) item, they provide a miniature, lightweight alternative to carrying full-sized tools and gadgets, such as screwdrivers, hex wrenches, and bottle openers. Keep a variety of useful tools at your fingertips with one of these key-shaped multi-tools.
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