Secure and waterproof, the Handlebar-Pack Flex offers quick access and stable storage for bikepacking adventures
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This handlebar bag is a game-changer for bikepacking. The Bar-Lock mounting system keeps it locked in place, even when the terrain gets rough. I love the dual roll-top closures—they make grabbing gear super easy without having to dig through the entire bag. It’s spacious enough for a compact sleeping bag and other essentials, and the external straps add extra versatility. Whether you're tackling gravel roads or multi-day tours, this bag keeps everything secure and accessible."
Bikepacking trips demand smart, durable storage, and the Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack Flex delivers. With a spacious 15-liter capacity, this waterproof handlebar bag is built to carry essentials like a compact sleeping bag, extra layers, or trail snacks—securely mounted and easy to access.
The innovative Bar-Lock mounting system ensures a rock-solid attachment, even on rough terrain, while external compression straps and integrated hooks provide extra storage options. Dual roll-top closures on each end allow quick access to gear without unpacking everything. Designed for long-distance adventures, this bag balances load distribution while keeping your essentials dry and secure, so we can focus on the ride ahead.
Details
- Waterproof 15L handlebar bag keeps gear dry and accessible on bikepacking trips
- Bar-Lock mounting system secures the bag for a stable, bounce-free ride
- Dual roll-top closures provide quick and easy access from either side
- External compression straps and hooks allow for additional gear attachment
- Reinforced internal stiffener helps maintain shape and stability on rough terrain
- Lightweight yet durable construction balances storage and performance
- Item #OLBA05I
- Volume
- 15L (915 cu in)
- Mount
- Bar-Lock mounting system (handlebar mount sold separately)
- Closure
- roll-top
- Dimensions
- 7.87 x 20.87 x 7.87in
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 0.2oz (460g)
- Activity
- bikepacking, gravel
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 years
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4 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 25, 2025
Great Handlebar bag. Mediocre install.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
The bag it a good size and the quick release bracket is great. Love it. However, the install is not so great. The wire retention method used to hold the Flex bracket to your stem is creative, but not the easiest to install. Basically you snake a coated wire around your stem an into the base of the Flex bracket. It works ok, but there's no convenient way to tighten the wire down completely so there is still some slack present which leads to the packing bouncing on bump roads or trails. Way better then some less expensive add-on handle bar bags but not quite perfect. I would still recommend it.
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