Restrap Bar Pack Review

Bike Touring Cycling Gravel Biking Restrap 27 January 2025

The Restrap Bar Pack is an extremely versatile, high-quality handlebar bag for bikepacking and long-distance cycling adventures.

Features

The Restrap Bar Pack is made of strong, waterproof, and textured nylon for strength and protection against the elements. It provides 10 litres to carry all your essentials, snacks, and phone etc.

The bag features a roll-top closure system for easy access to the main compartment while keeping all your gear safe and dry. It attaches directly to the handlebars and head tube using adjustable straps so can be mounted on various bar setups.

The design features a secondary compartment with a Velcro flap for quick access to smaller items, while an integrated D-lock holder provides handy storage for your lock.

At approximately 585 grams, its lightweight and easy to handle.

Pros

This Restrap Bar Pack is made of waterproof, durable nylon so it can withstand the rigours of long, multiple days rides on the trails.
The adjustable straps make fitting very easy.
The roll-top closure system and secondary compartment allows for easy packing and access to your gear.
Works well for most types of rides, from road cycling to long, off-road adventures.
The 10-litre capacity is more than enough to carry all your essential gear, snacks, charging blocks and phones.
The integrated D-lock holder is a real bonus and doesn’t sacrifice any space.

Cons

Depending on your setup and fitting, the bag can catch on the brake and gear cables, although you can around this with a little adjustment to the fitting.
The bag can result in less stability when fully loaded and using drop bars, particularly through more technical riding situations.
It’s one of the more expensive bar bags on the market.

Conclusion:

The Restrap Bar Pack is a classy, all round handlebar bag with great storage, durability, and ease of use. The waterproof fabric and roll-top closure can be trusted to keep your gear nice and dry and the integrated D-lock holder is a real bonus. It can be a little finicky to fit with some setups, but overall its performance and features make it a worthy investment for any serious bikepacker or cyclist.