Muddy Brown's Blog: Fresh Goods Sunday - Alpkit Fuel Pod

1 May 2016

Fresh Goods Sunday - Alpkit Fuel Pod - small

I have been using Alpkit bike luggage for a while now and every now and then they change the design / shape / features etc and sell off there old stock. After my camera jumped out of one of my old xlab bags I decided to buy a couple of new ones. The rrp is £18 but these were in the sale for £15 inc p&p. The medium was £23 and that was also down to £15. The shape and construction is the same as my older black one but the zip pull has changed to a large open ring type pull. The fitting is exactly the same via three Velcro straps. They come in six different colour options as well.
Here is the manufacturers blurb -
A simple zip closure bag, with quick and easy access for storage of trail mix, fuel gels, puncture repair kit, phone, wallet and mini-tools.

Fuel Pod small is a super handy pack to keep everything right in front of you. Just the right size for those short trips, commutes or as part of a larger system of luggage. Ideal for carrying a few essentials such as keys, wallet, fuel gels, phone or a mini tool kit.
Fuel Pod Small is nimble and lightweight but since it is constructed from bombproof VX21 fabric, it is enduring so can depend on it for many rides to come.
The pod has minimal interference with your movements or the bike’s steering: we leave ours attached permanently to the bike, that way you never forget those little essentials.
Key features

Foam lined outer to prevent damage to the contents or your frame
Secure and versatile webbing ladder velcro attachment system

Vital Stats -
Materials: VX21 & 210d Nylon
Zips: YKK
Weight: 70 g
Length: 17 cm
Width: 5 cm
Height: 9 cm

Aplkit news - Fuel Pods and Possums Not a lot is changing but the changes that are happening will be good news for riders who have electronics. The complete range is getting ports to make running cables from dynamos, batteries, usb devices to your cockpit a whole lot easier. On the Fuel Pods we are adding foam padding to the sides as well as the bottom, to hold better shape and add a little protection to what ever your store inside. The Possum shape is changing for ease of access the water bottle on the down tube. More news here on other bags re designs etc.

And here is the blurb on the new style MED size-
A simple zip closure bag, with quick and easy access for storage of gloves, fuel gels, camera, windproofs, GPS units and tools.
We have added a discrete hole with a velcro closure at the front of the bag to allow you to easily pass cables through to your gadgets, battery or dynamo.
Fuel Pod Medium is versatile and lightweight yet since it is constructed from VX21 fabric, it is tenacious and enduring so you can depend on it for many rides to come. The new construction method gives a tidier finish and slightly more rigidity that helps it sit up straight.
Fuel Pod Medium is a super handy pack to keep everything right in front of you. Just the right size for a day out on two wheels and longer multi-day bikepacking trips. Ideal for storing GPS units, camera, wallets, lightweight windproof, sunglasses or gloves and accessible with one hand whilst riding.
Fuel Pod comes with a large easy grip zip puller and finger tab to make it easier to zip with gloved hands - you will appreciate that come winter!
The pod has minimal interference with your movements or the bike’s steering: we leave ours attached permanently to the bike, that way you never forget those little essentials.
Key features