I have the saddlebag overnight from Ena Bags of Athens- and I use it on my handlebars (Jones Loop bars). In short, I’m very happy with the bag and very happy to support a guy like Yiannos of Ena Bags.
During the European leg of my three year trip, I was looking to streamline my setup, having used panniers for a few months, I was sick of them. The only option was to put more capacity on my handlebars. I found Ena Bags in Athens and was interested in their gear. A week later, I arrived in Athens for a few days of sightseeing and some time on the islands, phoned Yiannos and went to his workshop to meet him.
What a great guy, and what great bags he makes. Over coffee, we talked about what I was looking for and he agreed to make the bag to meet my needs. A week later, I picked it up and I’ve used it ever since. (about 5000 kms).
The bag gives me flexibility. In it, I can put food that I get during the day, keep valuables and anything I need quick access to. I keep my wet weather gear in one pocket and depending on where I am, extra gloves and a top or insect repellent and sunscreen (or both) in the other.
It’s got a shock cord harness on the top where I can keep extra food, a wet jacket, a dog stick or anything.
The bag is also waterproof, and I’ve had no leakage despite plenty of bad weather along the way. The top flap completely covers the opening to keep any rain out while the drawstring and clip keep the contents in place.
It’s also compatible with Carradice attachments, but I’ve not tried this.
The only issue I’ve encountered is that on rough roads, the metal tube that is used for attachment and strength, sometimes moves due to the vibration. That can cause it to slip out from the attachment strap, leaving the bag suspended by the fabric on one side. This only happens on rougher gravel roads, but I’m wary of damaging the bag in this way. Regardless, it’s a small issue that had very little impact.
My solution will be to zip tie the bar in place. I’ll update this post after a test trip next month.