Gravel Handle Bag

Gravel Handle Bag – Compact handlebar bag for gravel and bikepacking

Kicking Donkey's Gravel Handle Bag is a compact, lightweight bikepacking handlebar bag designed specifically for use with drop bars during gravel rides. It is designed to neatly carry the small items, food, and accessories you need throughout the day, keeping them always within easy reach.

While created for the gravel world, this handlebar bag is also perfectly suited for MTB, urban riding, and bike-to-work commutes, thanks to its compact size and highly versatile mounting system.

Gravel Handle Bag or Cheetah Handle Bag?

Compared to the Cheetah Handle Bag—which is designed for longer trips and offers advanced content management via a separate internal dry bag—the Gravel Handle Bag prioritizes:

• compactness and low weight
• quick access to items while riding
• minimal footprint on the handlebars

It is the ideal choice for day-long gravel rides, quick outings, long training sessions, or daily use, whereas the Cheetah Handle Bag remains better suited for multi-day bikepacking trips.

Gravel Handle Bag capacity, dimensions, and weight

• Capacity: 3.3 liters
• Dimensions: 25.5 cm (width) × 13 cm (diameter)
• Approximate weight:
  • 190 g (VX21)
  • 195 g (X33)
  • 210 g (X51)

A compact gravel handlebar bag, ideal for keeping the bike agile and responsive even on technical terrain.

Materials and craftsmanship

The Gravel Handle Bag is handcrafted in Italy and is available in a choice of technical materials:

• X-Pac VX21
• X-Pac X51
• X-Pac X33
• Liteskin

All materials are 4-layer laminated fabrics—waterproof and durable—featuring an inner lining tested to withstand 13.8 bar of pressure.
The bag features light internal padding to protect delicate items such as smartphones or compact cameras.

Key features

• Rigid HDPE side panels for stability and content protection
• 2 cm spacers providing sufficient hand clearance on the handlebars
• Side mesh pockets for energy bars, tissues, or small items
• Front elastic system for quickly securing extra gear
• Front daisy chain for attaching a light
• Zipper flap for added protection against dirt and rain

Alternative uses

This Handle Bag can also be mounted at the rear on Brooks saddles equipped with metal loops by using Voile Straps or similar systems (not included), further increasing the bag's versatility.

Water resistance and usage notes

The bag is water-resistant, very lightweight, and highly resistant to abrasion and deformation.

Note on water resistance: although the fabric is waterproof, the bag is stitched rather than welded.
In the event of heavy, prolonged rain, we recommend using an internal nylon dry bag to protect items that must remain completely dry.