Saddlebags

A saddle bag provides compact storage space directly beneath the bike saddle. Depending on the size and model, it can hold bike tools, a multitool, spare tube, CO2 cartridge or other small essentials. Whether you ride a road bike, mountain bike or gravel bike, commute to work or head out on longer bike tours, the right bike saddle bag depends mainly on the storage space you need, the attachment system and your intended use.

What is a saddle bag?

A saddle bag attaches beneath the bike saddle and provides additional storage space without the need to carry a backpack. Small models are suitable for a multitool, spare tube and other compact gear, for example. Depending on the model, larger saddle bags provide additional space for more equipment. The exact volume and features can be found on the respective product page.

Which saddle bag fits your bike?

When choosing a saddle bag, consider what you want to carry and which bike you ride. For short, sporty rides, a compact bike saddle bag for tools and a spare tube is often sufficient. If you want to carry additional gear on longer rides, a model with a larger pack volume may be suitable.

Also consider the attachment system and the available space beneath the saddle. Not every saddle bag fits every combination of saddle, seat post and bike. Information about attachment and compatibility can be found on the respective product page.

Saddle bags for road bikes, gravel bikes and mountain bikes

A road bike saddle bag is often compact and provides space for essentials such as a spare tube, multitool or CO2 cartridge. A compact saddle bag can also be used on a gravel bike or mountain bike to carry tools and smaller items of gear directly on the bike.

The right size and features depend on your ride and the equipment you want to take with you.

How big should a saddle bag be?

For tools, a multitool and a spare tube, a small saddle bag is often sufficient. If you also want to carry CO2 cartridges, food or additional gear, a larger model may be useful. In addition to volume, the amount of available space beneath your saddle is an important factor.

Are saddle bags waterproof?

Weather protection varies depending on the model. Depending on the saddle bag, waterproof constructions, water-repellent materials or other solutions may be used to help protect the contents. Whether a particular bike saddle bag is waterproof or water-repellent can be found on the respective product page.

Attaching a saddle bag securely

Depending on the model, saddle bags use different attachment systems beneath the saddle or on the seat post. Before riding, check that the bag is attached according to the instructions and that there is sufficient clearance from the tyre and other moving parts of the bike.

Some models feature reflective elements or an attachment point for a bike light. Reflective elements can help make the bag more noticeable in the dark but do not replace legally required bicycle lighting.

VAUDE saddle bags: materials and features

VAUDE offers saddle bags for different uses and types of bike. Depending on the model, they vary in pack volume, material, attachment system and features. Selected products use certified renewable or recycled materials. Details of the materials and product features of a particular saddle bag can be found on the respective product page.

Selected products have been manufactured according to the criteria of the Learn more about the Green Shape Standard. Whether this applies to a particular saddle bag and which supporting information is provided for the respective product can be found in the product description.

Frequently asked questions about saddle bags

What should you carry in a saddle bag?

Typical items include a spare tube, multitool and, depending on the ride, a CO2 cartridge or other small pieces of gear. What you actually need depends on your bike and the type of ride.

Which saddle bag is suitable for a road bike?

For a road bike, a compact saddle bag that provides space for tools and equipment for minor repairs on the go is often a suitable choice. When choosing a bag, consider its pack volume, attachment system and the available space beneath the saddle.

Does every saddle bag fit every bike?

No. Whether a saddle bag fits depends, among other things, on the attachment system and the available space around the saddle and seat post. Check the compatibility information for the respective model before choosing a bag.