Kestrel Handlebar Bag
The Kestrel Handlebar Bag is an ideal size for adventurous day trips. It’s easy to attach, features interior and exterior zipper pockets and is MOLLE compatible. The Kestrel is purpose-built for handlebar functionality and is elevated by its modularity: Add a Sidekick Stem Pouch or Rando Pocket onto the back of the bag for even more carrying capacity.
The Kestrel Handlebar Bag is made out of Challenge ECOPAK 100% recycled polyester and contains roughly 5 plastic bottles rescued from ocean beaches.
$136.00
The Kestrel Handlebar Bag is the product of our quest to develop a one-piece adventure pod that optimizes the space on both sides of the handlebars and both sides of the bicycle stem.
Thanks to the MOLLE integration with the Sidekick Stem Pouch and Rando Pocket, everything you need is easily accessible and secure. The bottom of the pack includes a Coverlight™ daisy chain that’s perfect for lashing your pump, fishing rod or other small items.
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USYet another great Swift bag!
I love having this Kestrel bag in my collection. I have several Swift handlebar bags in my collection and each serves a somewhat different purpose. The Kestrel is great for day-long rides when you don’t need to bring the kitchen sink. It’s modest in size but surprisingly roomy in capacity. It also has great compartments to keep items separate and easy to grab. The lash tabs and daisy chain features make it very adaptable to attach extra do-dads, and the four lash points at the the top and bottom make it possible to lash this flat-ish bag to a bedroll or tent when backpacking. This modular feature is quite unique in the market and very appealing for those who might find it useful. Thanks Swift! You folks are genius. The only possible improvement I can think of would be a key clip on a ribbon to secure car keys.
USPerfect size!
I now have two of these bags. They are compact and yet hold everything I need for a day out- tools, food, extra layers. And, I can pair the Kestrel with a side-kick stem bag for longer events. The nice long top zipper on the Kestrel opens wide for easy access, and the front pocket is perfect for my phone. Well-thought-out, Swift!!
US****** front action
the bag is light and rainproof enough to get home in time w/o the fear of wet stuff
United StatesWell constructed, versatile, surprisingly roomy.
Like every bag I've owned from Swift, this bag is well-made and thoughtfully designed. It lives full-time on the front of my gravel bike and carries my tools, spare tube, a packable windbreaker, some snacks, my phone, and a battery cache/cable (on longer rides). Even with all these items inside, there's usually room to spare for a pair of gloves or a disposable camera. I also love the added versatility that the allows for modular integration of a Sidekick stem pouch or Rando pocket for even more carrying capacity. I use the straps on the back of the bag to carry my Spot Tracker. Overall this bag is great as a stand-alone pack or part of a system combined with the Holdfast frame bag and Moxie top tube bag.
USExtremely Handy/Versatile
Super happy with the Kestrel because it completes my setup. I've got a Bandito set up as a saddle bag for my stove and coffee mug. Here's why I love my Kestrel--it's perfect for all of my loose ends. I tend to keep my cell phone, keys, instant coffee & tea packages, Brooks saddle cover, gloves, voile straps , John's straps, snacks, and zip ties in it. I've also got a pair of Sidekick Stem Pouches attached with the molle system (tools on the right, water bottle on the left). I've also go some spare cash, napkins, zipties, and ziploc bags stored on the interior pocket.....sunglasses stored in the exterior pocket. This bag is a champ. It's hard to find a complaint about this bag, especially since the build quality is great. To no fault of the bag, I find that desn't work well lashed to the handlebars if you use CX interruptor brakelevers. I actually removed mine because they brakelevers interfered with the zippers. I was considering mounting it lower, possibly to a VO decaleur, but just opted to attach it to my Nitto Noodle bar for a cleaner look. Seriously, this is a really good bag with area to expand and attach more gear. I couldn't be happier with it.
