Following Previous 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 once you wish to simply strap gear to your bike or a bag mount once 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…
Previous 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, Previous 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 seems like an much more viable resolution for cyclists seeking to haul all kinds of substances on their bikes.
It’s particularly cool which you could now get customized fork luggage and mini panniers from 5 extra firms. So if you would like a full coordinated package of customized bikepacking luggage, the FLiP cage mount offers you the chance so as to add extra quick-connect gear storage once you need it, or pop them off once 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 best 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, Previous Man Mountain
Learn on for the OMM crew’s abstract of every of the brand new FLiP-equipped bag makers’ choices:
Arkel FLiP Forkpacker
Produced from XPac colourful materials or robust EcoPak ULTRA materials with a water-proof sealed liner, it is useful 5L or 7L sizes. Because of the intelligent Previous Man Mountain FLiP Cage’s quarter-turn mount, it snaps on rapidly and stays put irrespective of the path. Light-weight and smooth, it performs properly with Arkel’s lineup just like the SeatPacker, Rollpacker, and Taco—making your gear setup each enjoyable and fuss-free!
Obtainable 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 sequence. (Value is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Obtainable 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 includes a roll-top closure, magnetic Fidlock buckle with customized engraving, and is structured so it holds its form when packed or utterly empty. The luggage maintain as much as three liters of substances when totally closed however can develop 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 clients get to decide on their material and coloration desire when ordering.
$90. (Value is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Obtainable now, delivery 3-4 weeks from buy.
JacksBikeSacks.com
Nuke Dawn FLiP Pannier
A fast-detach pannier using the Previous Man Mountain FLiP system. Roughly 5-liter capability per pannier with a waterproof zipper closure. Includes 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 lengthen roughly 4.5″ out of your fork leg or rear rack assist as a result of extra dimensions for the FLiP attachment. Good measurement for entrance fork mounts and a fantastic addition to a rear rack 3-pack mount. Whereas extremely waterproof utilizing high-performance XPAC materials, these luggage are usually not seam-sealed.
$200-250. (Value is for 2 luggage and two FliP Cages.) Obtainable to order now.
NukeSunrise.com
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 Previous Man Mountain and a Fidlock magnetic closure.
They’re constituted 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 may think about. Even the thread used to assemble the bag is constituted 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. (Value is for 2 luggage and two FliP Cages.) Obtainable 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 Previous Man Mountain, these panniers characteristic the no-rattle, quick-attach FLiP system for easy mounting and elimination. With a compact 2.5–4L roll-top design, they’re excellent for carrying necessities with out overloading your setup. Every pannier contains an exterior stretch pocket to maintain quick-access objects 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 Normal (7–12L) panniers for an entire modular system.
Obtainable in all kinds of supplies: EPX400, EPX200, Gray Waxed Canvas, ULTRA400X. San Util luggage are made in Winter Park, Colorado.
$105-129. (Value is for one bag and FliP Cage.) Obtainable to order now.
SanUtilDesign.com
Previous Man Mountain Hemlock 7L with FLiP
Previous Man Mountain’s personal quick-detach fork pack providing is the Hemlock with FLiP; a 7L totally 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 straightforward to load and unload.
$175. (Value is for 2 luggage and two FliP Cages.) Additionally obtainable now.
OldManMountain.com
