Virginia, USA-based Mountain Laurel Designs has just entered the bikepacking scene with some ultralight mini panniers, cargo cage bags, and dry bags. Check them all out here…

Mountain Laurel Designs, or MLD for short, is perhaps best known as a backpacking gear manufacturer that specializes in ultralight shelters and backpacks. In fact, I reviewed their thoughtfully designed Solomid XL shelter a few years ago, during which I spent more than six months with it. Ron Bell, the Chief Happiness Officer and Design Minister at MLD, let us know that after enough customers continued to request bags to use on their bikes, he decided to make it happen. Paying homage to their ultralight roots, their new bikepacking line is all made from EcoPak ULTRA 200 Fabric, has waterproof taped seams, and takes a no-frills design approach.

Mountain Laurel Designs Ultra Poco Panniers

According to MLD, the Poco Panniers were designed to be tough and simple as possible while still being super functional. They use a roll-top closure, two lengths of Hypalon daisy chain along the top and bottom for lashing to your favourite rack, and are finished using a seam sealing method that creates a waterproof design with stronger seams.

MLD Bikepacking Bags
  • MLD Bikepacking Bags
  • MLD Bikepacking Bags
  • Capacity: 6-9L
  • Material: EcoPak ULTRA 200
  • Weight: 139 grams (per pannier)
  • Place of Manufacture: Virginia, USA
  • Price: $90 USD (single pannier) / $170 (two panniers)
  • Manufacturer’s Details: MountainLaurelDesigns.com

Mountain Laurel Designs Ultra Bike Dry Bags

The Ultra Bike Dry Bag is a standard single-ended roll-top dry bag for bikepacking. It’s offered in three different sizes (7L, 12L, and 22L), has some exterior daisy chain for lashing items to or looping straps through, and is also finished with seam tape for a completely waterproof construction.

MLD Bikepacking Bags
  • MLD Bikepacking Bags
  • MLD Bikepacking Bags
  • Capacity: 7-22L
  • Material: EcoPak ULTRA 200
  • Weight: 65-108 grams
  • Place of Manufacture: Virginia, USA
  • Price: $80-95 USD
  • Manufacturer’s Details: MountainLaurelDesigns.com

Mountain Laurel Designs Ultra Fork Dry Bags

The Ultra Fork Dry Bags are essentially a smaller version of the Ultra Dry Bags. Designed to fit larger cargo cages (King Cage, Widefoot Cargo Mount, etc.), they come in two sizes, are also 100% waterproof, and are finished with seam tape and a Hypalon daisy chain and grab straps.

mld fork bags
  • mld fork bags
  • mld fork bags
  • Capacity: 1.6-2.5L
  • Material: EcoPak ULTRA 200
  • Weight: 22-38 grams
  • Place of Manufacture: Virginia, USA
  • Price: $45-50 USD
  • Manufacturer’s Details: MountainLaurelDesigns.com

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