Banjo Brothers Rack Top Bag

I like to bike prepared, so I bring a camera, repair kit, spare tube, bike tools, and bike lights (when not in use) when I ride. I usually put my wallet in the bag and my phone too (if I'm not using it for navigation). I throw my bike lock in there too. It all fits nicely.I have forgotten to zip it shut a couple of times. Once I noticed it when things flew out after hitting a bump. Another time, I found my stuff on the way back (somebody was nice to me and put it where I would see it). I'd appreciate an improvement that wouldn't let me forget!Also, it would be nice to have a way to mount a light on the back of the bag. It has a reflective tab, but I'd rather put one of those blinking red lights. I have one under my seat, but the bag eclipses it to an extent.It fits snugly to my rack with some Velcro strips. It has a clip (like a helmet strap clip) that I don't find much use for. Maybe I just don't know what it's for. Regardless, the bag is easy to attach and remove, though mostly I just leave it on. (I don't park my bike and leave it very often.)

The zippers on my old bag finally gave up over the years. It was time to find a replacement. I was looking for a rack bag that was not too big and not too small. This bag was perfect. It easily attaches to the rack with adjustable straps. Once attached, it's secure. I especially like the one zipper to open the entire bag for putting in your phone, wallet, etc. It's also big enough to stick in a newspaper/magazine if needed too. The bag is also well padded with a durable nylon shell. The outside side pocket is small so I'm not sure what I would be in there yet. Overall, I really like the bag and would certainly recommend it!

I can put my phone, keys, bike lock, glasses, wallet and bandana in here with room left over for a lunch bag. It is very sturdy. There is no real security. If just zips closed. Maybe you could put a small lock on the zipper tabs? There are two zippers and they meet in the middle so that would be a possibility.The fabric appears pretty waterproof and sturdy. It fits perfectly and firmly on the rack above my rear tire with velcro straps. I still have room for two clip-on panniers.

I like the design. I like the secure bike rack and seat post attachments. Size is pretty good, I can just fit a pair of 10.5 men's running shoes if I press them together. Unfortunately, the liner of mine was pulled away from the padding when I received it. See pics.After a year of using this, and looking at bags at bike stores, I have upgraded my rating to 4 stars. The lining hasn't detached any more and I appreciate the size even more now. I wish it had a handle so I could take it with me but since it is not that expensive I just take anything of any value out and leave it attached to the bike.

The bag is a good size to hold stuff you may need for a ride and fits well on a rack. My only complaints so far are these two things (1) somewhat poor construction and (2) no shoulder straps in case you may need to take the bag with you when off the bike. Regarding the construction, the manufacturers didn't exactly sew one side even with the other and similarly the insulation padding is also slightly shorter on one side than the other (and I'm not referring to the front and back tapering of the bag height). I haven't had this bag long enough to comment on its durability; although it seems like it would be durable. Overall for the price, I think the bag was a good purchase.

First off, the positives:* It's very well-made and seems durable. I would imagine this bag would last a long time.* The straps are very secure and should fit on just about any rack. If you secure them correctly, they're not coming off.* It looks nice. It's streamlined and looks good on the bike.* If you don't need to store much stuff, this will do nicely for you.The negatives:* It's small. It'll hold a few things, but with no expandable capacity, it's limited.* No carrying strap. If you lock up your bike and want to take it with you, it's cumbersome. I really wish it had some type of handle.I used this for about a month, but ended up getting a slightly larger, expandable bag with a handle and a quick-release system so I didn't have to mess with straps. This isn't a bad product by any means, it just didn't serve my purpose. If you have a generic rack and don't need much storage space, this is a nice bag.

I really like this bag. It is compact, handsome, and neat and can be securely attached to the back carrier with 2 long velcro straps. It is sturdy, and the inside is padded. It zips almost all the way around the top. It is very lightweight. I use it to carry things to the beach and shop for food on the way home. It holds a heavy fleece hoodie. For shopping, it will hold a half gallon of milk plus a few other things. At the beach, I take it off the carrier and carry it using either the straps or the loop at one end. I considered a less expensive bag that got some bad reviews. I'm glad I settled on this one.

My expectations were not very high for this bag. I just wanted an inexpensive rack bag to hold a tire tool kit, CO2 inflator and a bottle of water. It does that plus:1. Its attachment straps are very secure. The velcro straps go all the way up one side. They're not coming loose by accident. The front strap goes around the rack front in a way to serve as a safety in case the velcro straps let go...which isn't very likely.2. It looks good. Nice finish. Reasonable weather protection. And the boattail rear end has got to be an aerodynamic benefit if I could go fast enough!3. The sides are nicely padded to keep the bag's shape, although the padding costs a little of your interior space. Worth it, though.I saw a similar sized Bell brand bag in Target for almost the same price. It wasn't even close in quality and appearance.