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Brooks England has revamped its bikepacking bag collection with a fresh set of panniers, a handlebar bag, and a saddle bag. In what the storied brand is calling the Travelling Bags Collection, Brooks is offering a full suite of adventure-ready bags that match their classic aesthetic. Read on for details…
Launched today, the Brooks Travelling Bags collection features four fresh bikepacking-ready bags. Built from waxed cotton fabric for protection against the elements, the range has two panniers, a top-loading handlebar bag, and a small saddle bag to cover the complete array of needs on the bike. Dive into the specifics of each to see what they have to offer below.
The Haul and Half Haul Panniers
The Haul and Half Haul panniers are the most spacious bags in Brooks’ new collection. The larger pannier, the Haul, has up to 22 liters of cargo capacity, while the smaller Half Haul has just 12 liters. The Haul measures out to W 330 x H 370 x D 130mm, has a claimed weight of 900 grams, and is rated for 7kg of load on road, reduced to 5kg off-road. The Half Haul measures out to W 210 x H 370 x D 160mm, has a claimed weight of 800 grams, and has the same load capacity as the Haul.
Both panniers are made of weather-resistant waxed canvas, have an adjustable bungee at the top of the bag, and use nylon straps to attach to the bike’s racks and cargo systems, with a stabilizing internal aluminum bar for added support. These bags also have an internal Storm Cuff for extra weather resistance, Hypalon bonding, external stretch pockets, and daisy chains on the front and back for adjustable attachment points and extra carrying capacity. The Haul retails for $230 (€200) per bag, while the Half Haul retails for $205 (€180) per bag.
Click here for more on the Haul, and here for more on the Half Haul.
The Rambler Handlebar Bag
The Rambler bar bag is similar in construction to the panniers, but has a rigid internal structure for better fitment. Made of the same waxed canvas as the other bags in the collection, the Rambler also features Hypalon bonding and external pockets, and offers 10 liters of internal storage. The bag itself measures out to W 210 x H 300 x D 180mm and has a claimed weight of 900 grams. It also uses a combination of nylon straps and adjustable buckles to secure itself to the bike, using the same buckle-and-strap system as the panniers. The Rambler retails for $240 (€210) and is available in just one color and size.
For more on the Rambler, visit BrooksEngland.com.
The Isle of Wight Saddlebag
The Isle of Wight is the smallest bag in the collection. With just a two-liter capacity, the bag is more of a complementary option than a full-on bikepacking bag. Measuring 130 x 110 x 210mm and weighing 200 grams, the Isle of Wight has a double-zip enclosure that the brand says allows access to the entire compartment without removing the bag from the bike. The attachment strap is made from Hypalon, uses the same weather-resistant waxed cotton as the other bags, and has a YKK VISLON® AquaGuard zipper. The Isle of Wight retails for $150 (€130).
For more on the Isle of Wight bag, visit BrooksEngland.com. And for more on the entire Brooks Travelling Bags collection, visit BrooksEngland.com.
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