Outeredge Triple Pocket seatpack

Thanks to reassuringly solid construction, nice detailing and competitive pricing, Moore Large’s Outeredge branded three-pocket wedge pack will suit budget conscious road and mountain bike riders seeking well-organised and relatively capacious under saddle storage.

Contrasting barley detailing complements the time honoured black nylon construction which seems highly resistant to abrasion. It’s not waterproof in the literal sense but tested along very wet rural roads on a bike without guards for a couple of hours gave me sufficient confidence to stash compact cameras and similar perishables without fear of water damage and is easily wiped clan using a damp sponge.

The main compartment swallows large multi-tools, spare tubes, micro training jacket, tyre levers and other necessities without feeling over burdened and there’s an elasticated lip for capturing cash and/or cards. The two smaller pockets riding piggy back are perfect for swallowing small compact cameras, mobile phones, iPods etc but have a tendency for brushing against the thighs when paired to minimalist cutaway perches. Black webbing underneath does a fine job of holding most styles of mini pump securely, easily passing my time honoured bridle path test. Zippers are usually a weak spot at this end of the market but thoughtfully large, rubberised tags ensure quick and easy access-even with wet or muddy full-finger gloves.

The quick release bracket works on the Klick Fix principle combined with a post mounted Velcro strap further eliminates sway. However, these are less substantial compared to premium brands so a little thread lock is good insurance when installing and prevents hunting for stray bolts by road or trailside. Getting sufficient purchase using Phillips head drivers found on most multi-tools can prove tricky and prevents hunting. A thick woven LED tab accommodates most lights with rigid clips and reflective logos provide further nocturnal visibility-something of a godsend given the pack can obscure lighting on bikes with modest amounts of exposed post. This can also prohibit the use of post-mounted bottle cages, which could be a turn off for some, but otherwise there’s little to complain about.

Verdict

Verdict: 7 Surprisingly good budget wedge pack.