Sonder Bikes
Bikepacking Bags
We've been leading the resurgence in bikepacking since 2004 with technical performance bags that are used around the world from cafe rides to endurance racing.
All our bags are designed and developed here in the UK: precision engineered and expertly crafted from exceptional performance fabrics and the highest environmental and social justice standards. With custom designs and short production runs, we got you covered.
Bikepacking Bags
Build your perfect bikepacking rig with our technical bags. Mix and match these components to suit everything from minimalist endurance racing to round-the-world expeditions.
A complete bikepacking setup typically includes:
Cockpit and Bar Bags
Cockpit bags: for lightweight items like snacks, electronics, jackets and layers.
Frame Bags
Frame bags: for heavier gear to maintain balance and handling.
Seat Packs
Seat packs: for carrying duties of medium-weight items such as tents or tools.
Custom Bags
Fully customisable frame bags to maximise your storage space.
Why choose Alpkit bikepacking bags
Our bikepacking bags are engineered to carry everything you need for your journey—be it gravel adventures, endurance races, or fully loaded expedition touring.
By distributing weight across your bike, our bags keep your ride balanced and stable, ensuring control on any terrain.
- Lightweight & Agile: Streamlined designs reduce bulk, making technical descents, fast road sections, and twisting gravel tracks easier to navigate.
- Terrain Versatility: Ideal for multi-day road trips, rugged mountain trails, or remote backcountry routes.
- Balanced & Efficient: A low center of gravity ensures smooth handling without snagging on obstacles or catching the wind.
Sustainability at the Core
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in every product:
- Environmentally preferable materials: Many of our bags use X-Pac® X11 fabric with a 100% organic cotton face and recycled polyester backing.
- Carbon Neutral Manufacturing: Produced in facilities powered by renewable energy.
- Lifetime Guarantee: our UK made bikepacking bags last a lifetime backed up with our 25-year Alpine Bond for fuss-free repairs and replacements.
Made In Britain since 2004
We’ve built a reputation for innovative, durable, and lightweight designs that last a lifetime. All our bags are designed and developed in our Nottinghamshire factory using advanced technical fabrics.
Our team specialises in creating custom bags tailored to your bike’s geometry and riding style.
Our British made bikepacking range is backed up by our 25 year Alpine Bond and our team of skilled and dedicated sewers offer full custom bikepacking bags to make your bikepacking rig as individual as you are.
Organic cotton. Climate Neutral.
Our ground-breaking bikepacking range. Lightweight, functional, sustainable and durable. UK made bags with a 25 year Alpine Bond
Our X11 fabric has a 100% organic cotton face and is climate neutral: made from plant-based and recycled materials and manufactured in factories that only use renewable energy.
Deluge Waterproof Series
For ultimate protection against rain, mud, and grit, explore our Deluge series. These waterproof bags feature high-frequency welded seams and YKK AquaGuard® zips to keep your gear dry in any weather.
Designed and developed by us in Nottinghamshire, these bags are made for us by world class factories in Asia.
Custom-made bikepacking bags
Looking for something unique? Our skilled team can create bespoke bikepacking bags tailored to your exact needs. Whether it’s a specific size or color combination, we’ll help you build your dream setup.
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