Following Outdated Man Mountain’s personal FLiP-equipped Helmlock fork bag earlier this yr, now 5 extra bag makers have their very own choices to finish your customized bikepacking setup from Arkel, Jack’s Sacks, Nuke Dawn, Pizza Field Designs, and San Util. The FLiP idea is an easy system that’s an something cage whenever you wish to simply strap gear to your bike or a bag mount whenever you wish to pack & defend your gear. It was at all times meant to be a comparatively open commonplace for different bag makers to make use of, and now 5 have joined on…
Outdated Man Mountain FLiP cages & bag mount finds 5 adoptees
Again in February, when there was loads of snow on the bottom to check the prototype Chiru Nanulak fats bike, Outdated Man Mountain debuted their new combo cage and quick-release bag rack along with their very own Hemlock fork packs. It’s an easy-to-use system that we actually like for the flexibility of utilizing baggage or simply cages. Now that extra bag makers are on board, it looks like an much more viable resolution for cyclists trying to haul all kinds of drugs on their bikes.
It’s particularly cool that you would be able to now get customized fork baggage and mini panniers from 5 extra firms. So if you’d like a full coordinated equipment of customized bikepacking baggage, the FLiP cage mount provides you the chance so as to add extra quick-connect gear storage whenever you need it, or pop them off whenever you don’t. For now, the primary 5 bagmakers to undertake the system are Arkel, Jack’s Sacks, Nuke Dawn, Pizza Field Designs, and San Util. However OMM tells us that extra are nonetheless in improvement.
“Bikepacking equipment may be very private and there are such a lot of nice bag makers. We love our Hemlock baggage however we all know they aren’t going to be the best bag for each rider. We’re excited to supply FLiP to different manufacturers and so stoked to see and use the luggage these different makers are providing.”
– Erik Fenner, Outdated Man Mountain
Learn on for the OMM staff’s abstract of every of the brand new FLiP-equipped bag makers’ choices:
Arkel FLiP Forkpacker
Comprised of XPac colourful materials or powerful EcoPak ULTRA materials with a water-proof sealed liner, it turns out to be useful 5L or 7L sizes. Due to the intelligent Outdated Man Mountain FLiP Cage’s quarter-turn mount, it snaps on rapidly and stays put regardless of the path. Light-weight and modern, it performs properly with Arkel’s lineup just like the SeatPacker, Rollpacker, and Taco—making your gear setup each enjoyable and fuss-free!
Accessible in XPac Black, Ocean Blue, Cayenne, and Mountain Brown, matching the bikepacking assortment colours, and coming quickly, EcoPak ULTRA 200 for lighter and rock-solid toughness.
$110 for the 5L & $120 for the 7L XPac collection. (Value is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Accessible made-to-order in Canada for deliveries from the tip of September 2025.
Arkel.ca
Jack’s Sacks Fork Sack with FLiP
The Fork Sack with FLiP contains a roll-top closure, magnetic Fidlock buckle with customized engraving, and is structured so it holds its form when packed or utterly empty. The baggage maintain as much as three liters of drugs when absolutely closed however can broaden as wanted. Every bag consists of the FLiP cage, which bolts onto your rack or fork mounts utilizing two to 3 bosses. The FLiP Fork Sack is made to order, and prospects get to decide on their cloth and colour choice when ordering.
$90. (Value is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Accessible now, delivery 3-4 weeks from buy.
JacksBikeSacks.com
Nuke Dawn FLiP Pannier
A fast-detach pannier using the Outdated Man Mountain FLiP system. Roughly 5-liter capability per pannier with a waterproof zipper closure. Contains a waterproof zipper with two nickel-plated sliders, glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls, and reflective tabs entrance and rear.
Roughly 8.5″ huge, 10″ tall, and three″ thick. These baggage will lengthen roughly 4.5″ out of your fork leg or rear rack assist as a result of further dimensions for the FLiP attachment. Good dimension for entrance fork mounts and an incredible addition to a rear rack 3-pack mount. Whereas extremely water-proof utilizing high-performance XPAC materials, these baggage aren’t seam-sealed.
$200-250. (Value is for 2 baggage and two FliP Cages.) Accessible to order now.
NukeSunrise.com
Pizza Field Designs Tremendous 6er Micro Pannier Set with FLiP
These little beauties are enjoyable, useful, and sustainable. This classically styled bag is of course waterproof, holds 5.2 liters of drugs, and weighs solely 390 grams. They could look traditional, however they provide trendy high-tech options, together with the FLiP mounting {hardware} from Outdated Man Mountain and a Fidlock magnetic closure.
They’re constituted of superbly dyed waxed canvas obtainable in quite a lot of colours, and the liner is a mixture of pure canvas and recycled canvas obtainable in nearly any print you may think about. Even the thread used to assemble the bag is constituted of recycled supplies. Each bag is made by hand, one by one, and Jon Rizzo from Pizza Field Designs will work with you to create the pannier of your goals.
$300. (Value is for 2 baggage and two FliP Cages.) Accessible to order now.
PizzaBoxDesignsBikeBags.com
San Util Micro Pannier / Fork Bag with FLiP
San Util Micro Panniers are constructed for riders who worth simplicity, minimal weight, and rock-solid attachment. Designed in partnership with Outdated Man Mountain, these panniers function the no-rattle, quick-attach FLiP system for easy mounting and removing. With a compact 2.5–4L roll-top design, they’re good for carrying necessities with out overloading your setup. Every pannier consists of an exterior stretch pocket to maintain quick-access gadgets like bug spray, chain lube, or instruments inside attain on the trai
These are the smallest of their pannier lineup – supreme for ultralight missions or including a bit of additional storage with out bulk. The Micro Panniers mount securely to any triple boss on racks or fork legs and pair seamlessly with our Mini (4–7L) and Commonplace (7–12L) panniers for an entire modular system.
Accessible in all kinds of supplies: EPX400, EPX200, Gray Waxed Canvas, ULTRA400X. San Util baggage are made in Winter Park, Colorado.
$105-129. (Value is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Accessible to order now.
SanUtilDesign.com
Outdated Man Mountain Hemlock 7L with FLiP
Outdated Man Mountain’s personal quick-detach fork pack providing is the Hemlock with FLiP; a 7L absolutely welded and waterproof bag. It options hypalon reinforcements on the underside and decrease half, the place it’s most wanted, and a lighter, extra simply rollable ripstop on the highest half. The underside of the bag is flat and structured so you may set it down with out it tipping over, making it simple to load and unload.
$175. (Value is for 2 baggage and two FliP Cages.) Additionally obtainable now.
OldManMountain.com
