We caught a sneak peek of Evoc’s new line of bikepacking bags at Sea Otter a couple of months ago. The streamlined, attractive bags were eye-catching and definitely stole the show in the brand’s booth. Today, Evoc’s Bikepacking Collection officially launches, and we’ve finally got all the details to share. Designed as a mix-and-match modular system of waterproof, PFAS-free bags all sharing the same straps and mounts, Evoc says they can link to each other, your frame’s mounts, or a frame rack.
Evoc says it worked with Jana Kesenheimer, winner of the women’s Transcontinental Race (the self-supported ride across Europe), leveraging her expertise in the development process. Together, they created a comprehensive new collection that includes virtually every type of bag, from panniers and seat packs to frame, top tube, handlebar bags, and more.
The collection is split into two lines: Ultra — minimalist and race-ready for competition, and Explorer — feature-rich for bikepacking, touring, commuting, and everyday use. Evoc says both lines share the same straps and mounts, so riders can mix and match to suit their needs. Color options are intentionally minimalist and low-key, with all bags available in black, and some offered in sand.
Evoc Bikepacking Collection
The new Bikepacking Collections appears to be a complete lineup of bags and accessories. If you’re looking to acquire a full set of bikepacking bags, Evoc could be a one-stop shop. They’re designed to work as a modular system with straps and mounts that work together. Of course, they can also be used on their own or combined with bags from other brands to complete your setup.
Evoc says they are made from waterproof PFAS-free materials to keep their contents dry. They come with three lengths of straps to fit varying tube sizes and shapes, with soft TPU under the buckles to reduce the likelihood of scratching.
Let’s check out all of the options starting at the front of the bike and working our way back. All of the following product descriptions have been provided by Evoc.
Handlebar Packs
Handlebar bags can be hard to mount and pack. EVOC’s new 5L uses a tool-free BOA dial and strap system that eliminates the heavy aftermarket mount. The side-loading roll-top bag is perfect for packing bulky items that compress, like a sleeping bag, and can be easily removed if you need to head inside for the night. An exterior elastic cord holds a rain jacket or anything that demands quick and easy accessibility.
Our favorite bag might be the Handlebar Pack WP 1.5. This is the bag that stays on the bike year-round. Big enough for a small jacket and the things you reach for on every ride, and fully waterproof, so your gear stays dry when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Run it alone or stack it with the larger bags if you need more room up front.
- MSRP: $150 (5L), $75 (1.5L)
- Weight: 330g (5L), 120g (1.5L)
- Dimensions: 35×17×15 cm (5L), 24.5×10×10 cm (1.5L)
Top Tube Bags
The top tube pack comes in 1L and 2L. Both are easy to open onehanded, have a pass-through charge port for handlebar-mounted electronics, and enough room for your phone. The interiors feature side mesh pockets for small essentials that you may need to access quickly. Both top tube bags can be lashed together with the frame packs via the shared strap system, or you can use common frame top tube mounts for strap-free installation.
Smaller frame sizes don’t leave much room inside the front triangle, so EVOC developed the 2L with Jana. The aerodynamic design minimizes drag and allows her to carry additional gear while still accessing two water bottles.
- MSRP: $55 (1L), $80 (2L Ultra)
- Weight: 125g (1L), 140g (2L Ultra)
- Dimensions: 5×23×10 cm (1L), 5×45×10 cm (2L Ultra)
Frame Packs
Available in 1.5l and 3l, the frame packs give you the most room while still clearing two water bottles in the front triangle. They feature smooth one-handed zip access to a large main compartment, as well as slim exterior pockets for smaller items like cash or drink mixes. Inside, an adjustable divider and mesh pockets keep your gear neatly separated and easily accessible.
- MSRP: $95 (1.5l), $115 (3l)
- Weight: 125g (1.5L), 200g (3L)
- Dimensions: 5×30×11 cm (1.5L), 5×47×12 cm (3L)
Multi Packs
The multipack is our most versatile pack. Mount it almost anywhere: under the top tube of your full-suspension mountain bike, the seat tube of your hardtail, or underneath the down tube of a fully loaded gravel bike. It’s available in either 0.7L or 1.2L.
- MSRP: $55 (0.7L), $80 (1.2L)
- Weight: 125g (0.7L), 140g (1.2L)
- Dimensions: 5×23×10 cm (1L), 5×45×10 cm (2L)
Seat Packs
When fully loaded, seat bags frequently suffer from the dreaded bag wag. EVOC uses a small wedge that shoehorns around the seat post. This unique design is paired with straps that run underneath the saddle. This combination firmly affixes the bag at two points, which prevents side-to-side motion. The more you load it, the more the weight pushes down towards the wedge, locking the bag down even tighter.
EVOC offers two versions. Both seat packs are compatible with dropper posts. They feature an adjustable waterproof roll-top, reflective strips, a rear light strap, and elastic loops for gear that doesn’t fit inside.
The Ultra version is designed for racing. It uses buckles to shave weight and is available in both 4L and 7L capacities. If the Ultra is a rally car, the BOA line is designed for those of us who enjoy the small luxuries. It delivers similar performance at a small weight penalty, but the quick dials make it easier to load and unload.
EVOC has also added reinforced side panels to the seat packs, which help hold the bag’s shape, which also reduces any potential for bag wag. BOA straps also better stabilize loads as weights get heavier, allowing EVOC to offer them in larger sizes: 9L, 12L, and 15L.
- MSRP: $150 (Ultra 4L), $175 (Ultra 7L), $175 (BOA 9L), $200 (BOA 12L), $215 (BOA 15L)
- Weight: 290g (Ultra 4L), 360g (Ultra 7L), 530g (BOA 9L), 570g (BOA 12L), 600g (BOA 15L)
- Dimensions: 17×30×15 cm (Ultra 4L), 17×42×15 cm (Ultra 7L), 19×45×15 cm (BOA 9L), 20×50×17 cm (BOA 12L), 21×56×17 cm (BOA 15L)
Seat Bags
To match the durability of the bikepacking collection, EVOC developed the new Seat Bag Tour from the same waterproof fabric, with a water-repellent zipper and a Hypalon panel to protect the seat post from abrasion. It comes in M and L. For shorter days out, the Seat Bag Ultra keeps it simple. Clean, railmounted, and available in the ever-fashionable Violet.
- MSRP: $30 (Ultra), $35 (Tour M), $40 (Tour L)
- Weight: 38g (Ultra), 97g (Tour M), 97g (Tour L)
- Dimensions: 7×13×5 cm (Ultra), 9.5×15×8.5 cm (Tour M), 11.5×17×10 cm (Tour L)
Accessory Pouches
EVOC’s new food pouch, known internally as the “burrito bag,” is stem-mounted and insulated. It’s the perfect size for keeping the aforementioned burrito warm on the way to camp or keeping that tall can cold. It also features an outside mesh pocket for stashing wrappers. Remember, leave no trace.
EVOC also designed a down tube pack, which is a waterproof anything bag. It’s the perfect place to keep spare tubes, tools, and the like. This location often gets covered in crud, making it a poor spot for a zipper. Instead, a roll-top makes it easy to access your things while maximizing water (mud/dust/grit/bug) proofness.
- MSRP: $50 (Food Pouch), $70 (Downtube Pack)
- Weight: 90g (Food Pouch), 70g (Downtube Pack)
- Dimensions: 9.5×17×9.5 cm (Food Pouch), 7×30×8 cm (Downtube Pack)
Front and Rear Panniers
When EVOC set out to build panniers, the team looked for the best mounting system available and even considered designing one inhouse. They landed on KlickFix, fellow Germans, known as leading bicycle bracket developers, whose mechanical latches click on and off with ease. The collection includes a 4.5L fork pannier and a 25L rear pannier. The rear hides a padded laptop sleeve and mesh pockets, so you can race on Sunday and sell on Monday. It also gets reflective trim and removable shoulder straps.
- MSRP: $100 (Fork Pannier 4.5L), $110 (Rear Pannier 25L)
- Weight: 260g (Fork Pannier 4.5L), 690g (Rear Pannier 25L)
- Dimensions: 15×12.5×30 cm (Fork Pannier 4.5L), 30×46×16 cm (Rear Pannier 25L)
Evoc Bikepacking Collection: Availability
Evoc’s new Bikepacking Collection officially launches today and is available now through the brand’s website and Evoc’s online and brick-and-mortar retail partners. Head to the Evoc website to learn more, or find a dealer near you.
