Ibera Bike Trunk Bag - PakRak Clip-On Quick-Release Bicycle Commuter Bag

I clicked this in and could not believe it was really that easy to attach and detach. Then I looked at it a bit closer and I felt like a kid exploring all the pockets in my backpack before the first day of school :-) The pockets and storage compartments all seem useful and easy to access. I like the hooks at the bottom of the side pockets (see pictures). At first I wondered what in the world I would hang from them and then I realized they anchored to the side bars to keep the extended side pouches from flopping around (duh!) :-)I haven't used it yet, but it seems very sturdy. It's the right size to drop in my bike lock, a little handbag, a first aid kit, some extra water, and still have plenty of room left over for this and that. I'll update this review if it doesn't meet expectations when I use it on the road, but I have high hopes!I like that it detaches easily and has a shoulder strap, so if I use it for a quick run to the store I can use it as I shop and know that everything will fit.

I've run this Ibera Trunk bag on my commuter / gravel bike for years, with my first one (left in the photos) lasting 5 whole years through daily commutes and multiple bikepacking trips before retirement. I'm a happy customer, so I've finally replaced it with a new one (on the right) - here's to 5+ more years of happy riding.I'm very happy with the durability of this bag for the price as well as the versatility relative to running panniers. One - the storage capacity is great, the main storage compartment can store quiet a bit of volume which I've used for the following:- Windbreaker and jackets for riding partners when on bike rides + you can pack away leftovers from mid ride snacks easily!- Extra clothing, rain-jacket / rain-pants, puffy jacket for winter rides- Rock climbing shoes, harness, and chalk bag + a jacket when I go to the climbing gym- Several pack of frozen dumplings when I go for a shopping runThe other compartments are also very useful, with two side pockets, a top pocket, and a back pocket. The top pocket holds a Kryptonite bike cable for extra security, the back pocket holds extra inner tubes and a patch kit, whereas the side pockets hold snacks, sunscreen, and a small med-kit.In terms of the final failure point after 5-years - the bag started to fall apart with the zipper failing after years of stuffing the bag to the capacity limit. The orange quick-release also started to get sticky, no doubt due to build-up of grit / mud over time. Can't complain though - honestly impressed it stood up to so much abuse over the years.Also, a note on water-resistance - the main compartment in my experience has been very strongly water resistant since there are multiple fabric layers insulating the inside. I've had items be pretty much completely dry while biking through strong rain showers in the few instances (up to 40 minute commutes). The pockets, on the other hand, only only one main fabric layer, so not much protection there during downpours.

I recently got a Kent Dual Drive Tandem for my birthday from my wife. We are planning on using the bike to go on some longer rides on a few different paved bike paths in the area. I wanted to get a nice rack and trunk type bag for the back of the bike to make it easier for us to carry some of the things that we would typically want to take with us, like cell phones, car keys, a few extra drinks, some snacks, and maybe a sweatshirt for my wife.I ended up going with one of the Ibera PakRak compatible racks, and then I got this Quick Release Trunk Bag.The bag is awesome. It's got a solid plastic (looks like carbon fiber) bottom so that if you set it down on the grass or in some water it's not going to actually get the bottom of the bag wet. There's plenty of room inside of it for the types of things that we'll be taking with us on our rides, and quite a few different pockets. I like that it has a handle on the "back" of it so that you can more easily carry it around by hand when it's not on the bike. It also includes a nice shoulder strap so that you could carry it like a messenger or duffel bag if you needed to carry it longer distances.The quick release system on this bag works really well. It is on the bike in a second, and off in two seconds. It fits securely on the rack and I'm not worried at all about it coming loose or falling off while I'm out on the bike.I ended up getting another rack for my mountain bike so that I can carry this bag on that bike as well, I like it so much.It's REALLY nice to be able to have one bag that you can easily move from bike to bike without having to unhook a bunch of straps or tie downs. I will probably end up getting another rack for my road bike, just so that I can use this trunk bag on that bike as well.Overall, I really like this bag, and when coupled with the PakRak racks, it's a really nice system.Highly recommended.