North St Handlebar Pouch Review
What’s your favorite handlebar bag? I think I heard this question far too many times in 2020 as for many folks it would be the first time they strapped a bag in between the hoods of their gravel bike. Naturally, these pouches are an easy entry for riders looking to store more gear as they look good, can be a fun accessory, and generally are quite affordable. We were happy to see North St. Bags out of Portland offer up their first version of a dedicated bar bag, and I found it unique enough to offer a quick look at its size and features.
Handlebar bags come in a wide array of shapes and sizes, but the North St. Handlebar Pouch was slightly different in its form. The Pouch features a longer shape than most small bar bags measuring 10" wide x 2" deep x 4.5" tall. At first glance, it wasn't immediately apparent why North St. designed it this way, but after strapping it on the first time the benefits were clear. While still maintaining a relatively low profile, the wide form of the Handlebar Pouch allows for plenty of room in between the velcro straps to mount other items to the cockpit. Normally when I run other small handlebar bags it can’t fit everything else I like to mount near the stem, such as a K-EDGE mount for my Wahoo Roam and a Spurcycle Bell.
features we love:
Made from 100% Repreve recycled waterproof sailcloth
Wide strapping points allows for more handlebar mounting space
Sizable 1.5 liter capacity
Available in 8 different EcoPak colors
Made in the USA
Could be Better:
The bag doesn’t hold its shape unless full
Some might not like the large branding patch on front
The North St. Handlebar Pouch is a great option for those looking to add a relatively small bar bag to their gravel bike setup, while still offering plenty of capacity for weekend adventures and the flexibility of wider mounting points. The Handlebar Pouch is available in 8 EcoPak colors (I have the EPX Coyote colorway) and costs $55.
Learn more at northstbags.com