Michael, ditto on the Acorn Basket Bag. While I use a Swift Sugarloaf 
myself, I have a buddy who has an Acorn basket bag and loves it. (Somewhat 
smaller than my Sugarloaf, I think.) 
I am a long-time fan of Acorn and their business model - American cottage 
industry and pure perfection on their workmanship. I have had a dozen over 
the years. Nine in rotation currently, since I move some larger bags to 
storage for summer, when I will bring out smaller bags. All but my mountain 
bikes typically carry a front and a back bag.
BTW, I think they are currently phasing out their X-Pac material bags in 
favor of their original waxed cotton. What's left of the X-Pac bags went on 
sale and are priced to sell, including the basket bag. If you want one 
better jump on it.
While many good bag makers have surfaced since they began production, these 
bags are a bargain, considering the quality. If memory serves me, back then 
only Carradice could match - and that company lacked models like front 
bags, since I suppose the English are hardheaded about their saddlebags, 
ha. (I have owned many of those myself.)
Paul Germain
Midlothian, Va.

On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:12:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bags like the Riv 
> Grabsack from small-ish makers (i.e. not Timbuk2)? I'm looking for 
> something like the Grabsack in size/function but with a better strap and 
> open/close function.
>
> Now with winter here, I need more space for gloves, hat, etc. than my 
> little Swift hipbag can accommodate.
>
> Thanks all!
> Mike in Minneapolis
>

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