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Rhinowalk Waterproof Saddle Bag, 13 L review

A 13 liter bikepacking saddle bag in PVC polyester with four-point strap fixing, elastic cords and a tail light hook. No rack needed.

Our conclusion A simple way into bikepacking, for bikes with no rack mounts.

Photo : Valentin Lacoste, Unsplash

Bikepacking moves the load from a rack to the frame and the seatpost. A 13 liter saddle bag is the usual first step, and this one is a low-cost way to try it.

What the listing publishes

A capacity of 13 liters, PVC polyester, a waterproof inner bag, cross elastic cord for a pump or wet clothes, four-point strap fixing, a reflective strap, a logo and tail light hook. Rhinowalk lists road, mountain and folding bikes.

How to pack it

Put the heavy items close to the seatpost, and pack the bag tight. A half-empty saddle bag swings from side to side. Compress it with the straps, and put soft items at the far end.

What to check before you buy

Measure the distance between your saddle rails and the rear tire with the suspension compressed. Small frames and full-suspension bikes may leave too little room, and a long bag can rub the tire on bumps.

What we rate and what we flag

Strengths

  • Needs no rack
  • A low price for 13 liters
  • Hook for a tail light

Compromises

  • Sway is common with long saddle bags
  • Needs room under the saddle
  • Does not work with most dropper posts

Specifications

Capacity13 L
MaterialPVC polyester
Fixing4 straps
ExtrasElastic cross cords, reflective strap, tail light hook
FitsRoad, mountain and folding bikes
ModelY5110

The questions riders ask

Does it need a rack?

No. It fixes to the seatpost and saddle rails with four straps.

Will it work with a dropper post?

A full-length saddle bag blocks the post from dropping. The listing does not mention droppers, so plan on no.

Our score

7.9/ 10

A simple way into bikepacking, for bikes with no rack mounts.

Against the closest bike gear on price

Same category, nearby prices, between bike gear. What remains is the specifications every one publishes — half empty, a column is no use.

Model Price CapacityModel
Rhinowalk Waterproof Saddle Bag, 13 L $34 13 LY5110
BAIGIO Double Pannier Bags, 34 L $32 34 L in the title, 36 L in the table, 25 L in the bulletsCG-TRUNK-BAG2
ROCKBROS 17-45 L Trunk Bag with panniers $90 17 to 45 LA6-6
Ortlieb Back-Roller City, 40 L pair $170 40 LF5002

Where the models diverge, in bike gear

  • If price decides: BAIGIO Double Pannier Bags, 34 L, at $32.
  • Highest Model in the table: this model (Y5110).
  • This model holds the table’s highest figure for Model.

Who buys this one, among bike gear

Bikepacking and light touring on a frame with no rack mounts.

Sources

Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.

How we assess this bike gear

Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.