carradice - do I get saddle bag support or SQR uplift

I'm thinking of getting http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?pa ... duct_id=35
for my Condor Squadra ... it'lll not be pretty but I imagine I can get a lot in for a 5 day ride down to Paris, unassisted
Do I get Bagman Sport Quick Release Saddle Bag Support or SQR Saddle Bag Uplift System?
Pros and cons welcome ... I can't work it out from the pics
Cheers
Stuart
for my Condor Squadra ... it'lll not be pretty but I imagine I can get a lot in for a 5 day ride down to Paris, unassisted
Do I get Bagman Sport Quick Release Saddle Bag Support or SQR Saddle Bag Uplift System?
Pros and cons welcome ... I can't work it out from the pics
Cheers
Stuart
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You didn't say what size saddlebag you have (?), but the bagman looks like it could bend under a heavy load.
They are ridiculously over-priced for what they are - the Bagmans - but ultimately worth it for ease of use. They do not bend under load as the above poster suggested - evidently he's not used one - but then of course you are not going to be carrying 20kgs of gear in a saddlebag either.
I'd definitely get the Bagman if I were you.
I chose the SQR because I didn't like the idea of the Bagman putting an extra load on the saddle clamp. I have bad memories of the old steel bag supports we had when I was in my teens. The SQR may work better with a Super C saddlebag (it's designed for it) or a Nelson (bit shallower than the Camper). Best of all is what I have on my mtb-tourer, B15 saddle with loops, a little support on the rack mounts and a bungy to hold everything steady; I have confidence in that.
I've the Super C saddlebag too and have both a both a quick release bagman and the SQR fittings on different bikes, which I use for commuting. Both have there advantages but the saddlebag swings about a tad more with the SQR fitting.
Either way you can't go wrong, these are saddlebags though not trendy are a ideal size for a short tour.
From everyone's advice it seems I could get either and it works well
This bag turns my race bike into a 4/5 day credit card tourer - which saves me a fortune and space in the house
Thanks - gonna get the Longflap camper and ????? god knows ... both cases make sense
Best
Stuart