I’ve stored my sleeping bag and bivy in the Carousel Design Works seat bag. Two years ago, Jeff was alarmed when I told him I was shoving my sleeping bag in there (and barely getting it to close / cinch). But now everyone seems to be doing it. This bag makes the need to run a rear rack questionable at best. I sure haven’t been missing my rack.

I’m using a custom frame bag from Jeff. I use it to carry a 4 or 6 liter DromLite bag for extended stretches without water. Also windbreaker, sunglasses, hat&gloves, ditty bag, etc. The weight of the water is low and centered, which is nice, and it gives me more water capacity for less weight than if I used the 3 water bottle mounts on the frame.
Jeff did a great job of sizing the frame bag based on the cardboard cut-out of my triangle gap. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy more products from him.

I’ve been using Jeff’s smaller seat bag to store my sleeping bag and it was one of the contributing factors leading me to get ride of my rear rack. It works perfectly and allows me to get back off the seat and ride more technical sections with confidence and no interference.

I just put in an order with Jeff after much searching. Got a frame bag, handlebar bag and medium seat bag coming. Can’t wait!

Jeff at Carousel Design Works made a rear rack top stuffer with outside pockets for me two years ago. The design, materials and workmanship are first rate. It has worked just as I hoped.

On the Divide Ride I had the stuffer out back and two panniers high up front on a Bruce Gordon Mtn rack. The balance was great. My equipment total without water, fuel or food was around 15 pounds.

I have been using the frame and saddle bag for every major ride, including the AZT 300 and the Grand Loop Race. Good stuff. Nothing has ever leaked or torn. I HIGHLY recommend Jeff’s bags. He even adds some fun remarks to your care package when it arrives to really give it a personal touch

I guarantee I will be using CD bags for many more rides to come….