Sleeping bag or similar tied to front low-rider rack

sajets

All

Has anyone tried tying a sleeping bag (inside a bag) or similar shaped item to a front low-rider rack when touring? I want to make a bit more space in my rear panniers but because I am flying and do not have space to take front panniers too. I have my tent on top of the rack, so that space is gone.

Thanks

Hoopdriver

I wouldn't tie things to a low rider front rack. Why don't you just lash your sleeping back on top of your tent on the rear rack?

cycladelic

I've flown with front and rear panniers many times - I just put all four in a large cheap bag which then counts as one item at check-in.

sajets

Hey

I am trying to move weight forward and make a bit more space in the rear panniers for food etc. Putting the panniers into one bag works but four panniers for a five day trip is likely not necessary (also, I am trying to keep the overall weight down and save the expense of buying the front panniers )

Thanks for the suggestions.

cycladelic

I thought you already had the front panniers.

Fixing anything to a front rack with a bungee or whatever seems to be courting disaster. The bag will no doubt slip and drop - if it ends up jamming in the front wheel you'll be head-first over the bars before you can utter Ortlieb.

In my experience, I carry the same amount of stuff if it's just a week-long tour as I do when heading off for a few months.

Do you have the front rack yet?

sajets

Agree, there is a risk and I would definitely not use a bungee etc. I wanted to use a 2m line, long enough to create a webbing around the pack so that it cannot move in any direction and use sailing knots.

I do have the front rack lying around but not yet attached.

andrew_s

It should be fairly easy to lash a sleeping bag to a low rider securely enough.
I'd be worried about catching the bag on something and ripping it, and would probably end up getting a fairly tough Ortlieb drybag.

I carry mine on an above-the-wheel front rack. No good if you use a bar bag though.