Following Outdated Man Mountain’s personal FLiP-equipped Helmlock fork bag earlier this 12 months, now 5 extra bag makers have their very own choices to finish your customized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 a straightforward system that’s an something cage while you wish to simply strap gear to your bike or a bag mount while you wish to pack & defend your gear. It was at all times meant to be a comparatively open customary 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Outdated Man Mountain FLiP cages & bag mount finds 5 adoptees
Again in February, when there was loads of snow on the bottom to check the prototype Chiru Nanulak fats bike, Outdated Man Mountain debuted their new combo cage and quick-release bag rack along with their very own Hemlock fork packs.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 luggage or simply cages. Now that extra bag makers are on board, it looks like an much more viable answer for cyclists trying to haul all types of substances on their bikes.
It’s particularly cool that you would be able to now get customized fork luggage and mini panniers from 5 extra firms. So if you need a full coordinated package of customized bikepacking luggage, the FLiP cage mount provides you the chance so as to add extra quick-connect gear storage while you need it, or pop them off while 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 growth.
“Bikepacking package could be very private and there are such a lot of nice bag makers. We love our Hemlock luggage however we all know they aren’t going to be the perfect bag for each rider. We’re excited to supply FLiP to different manufacturers and so stoked to see and use the baggage 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– Erik Fenner, Outdated Man Mountain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
Constituted of XPac colourful materials or powerful EcoPak ULTRA materials with a water-proof sealed liner, it is 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 Due to the intelligent Outdated Man Mountain FLiP Cage’s quarter-turn mount, it snaps on rapidly and stays put irrespective of the path. Light-weight and glossy, it performs properly with Arkel’s lineup just like the SeatPacker, Rollpacker, and Taco—making your gear setup each enjoyable and fuss-free!
Out there 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. (Worth is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Out there made-to-order in Canada for deliveries from the tip of September 2025.
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 fully empty. The baggage maintain as much as three liters of substances when absolutely closed however can increase as wanted. Every bag contains the FLiP cage, which bolts onto your rack or fork mounts utilizing two to a few bosses. The FLiP Fork Sack is made to order, and prospects get to decide on their material and coloration choice when ordering.
$90. (Worth is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Out there now, delivery 3-4 weeks from buy.
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. Incorporates a waterproof zipper with two nickel-plated sliders, glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls, and reflective tabs entrance and rear.
Roughly 8.5″ extensive, 10″ tall, and three″ thick. These luggage will prolong roughly 4.5″ out of your fork leg or rear rack help because of the further dimensions for the FLiP attachment. Excellent dimension for entrance fork mounts and a terrific addition to a rear rack 3-pack mount. Whereas extremely water-proof utilizing high-performance XPAC materials, these luggage aren’t seam-sealed.
$200-250. (Worth is for 2 luggage and two FliP Cages.) Out there to order now.
Pizza Field Designs Tremendous 6er Micro Pannier Set with FLiP
These little beauties are enjoyable, purposeful, and sustainable. This classically styled bag is of course waterproof, holds 5.2 liters of substances, and weighs solely 390 grams. They might look traditional, however they provide fashionable high-tech options, together with the FLiP mounting {hardware} from Outdated Man Mountain and a Fidlock magnetic closure.
They’re comprised of fantastically 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’ll be able to think about. Even the thread used to assemble the bag is comprised of recycled supplies. Each bag is made by hand, one after the other, and Jon Rizzo from Pizza Field Designs will work with you to create the pannier of your goals.
$300. (Worth is for 2 luggage and two FliP Cages.) Out there to order now.
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 characteristic 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 contains 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 – superb 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 Customary (7–12L) panniers for an entire modular system.
Out there in all kinds of supplies: EPX400, EPX200, Gray Waxed Canvas, ULTRA400X. San Util luggage are made in Winter Park, Colorado.
$105-129. (Worth is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Out there to order now.
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’ll be able to set it down with out it tipping over, making it simple to load and unload.
$175. (Worth is for 2 luggage and two FliP Cages.) Additionally obtainable now.