Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DXP Bicycle Trunk Bag Review 

ureviews thank you so very much. Wow, fast reply!

I use a lockable reinforced cable tie to secure mine. Takes seconds to put on and makes it way harder for someone to nick it.

⁠@@davidhaslam1056that cable sounds useful! What’s the name of the one you use?

@@RicardoAFdezA hiplock z lock

Read some of the comments people suggested a small lock

I read the comments and realized this was suggested, sorry.

Agree. So, they can have the Topeak while your bike is being stolen!😃

@@predpalina 😁😂👍

Enjoy!

That's a very good idea! Thank you :-)

I have a another blinking light right below... the one with the silver ring... Good rear light is a MUST!

Aww :-( sorry to hear. Great bag otherwise. I hope there's a special place in hell for thieves.

I hope it have feature where I can attach lock between rack -bag also on zip

This: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8DC573Jic98.html Link in the description.

+Peggy Lee I don't, I would recommend using a food bag to help with insulation.

they recommend the flatest rack they offer ( on the sides) so the panels drop flat. you'll put a tiny bend on them on any other rack. so expect a slightly smaller life for durability of the side pouches? I cant tell if its actually done any permanent harm to mine.

almost every rear rack gives the bars for not hitting the wheels.

The one i reviews is the version that has a track that only fits topeak specific racks. The one with the straps, that i linked in the pinned comment and description will fit any rack. It's Velcro so shouldn't take long to strap on and off. Obviously the one with the track is way faster.

The one with spring let's you hold stuff to the rack. it just goes up and down on a pivot. So you can hold a bottle shoes etc...

Also I made a review for the rack .. check it out

It's not water proof. You need an extra cover. Look at the description.

Yeah.

ureviews thanks!

I use this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8DC573Jic98.html But i don't think they sell it anymore. Excellent product.

Still good! And I'm pretty sure I have it way longer than 2.5 years (4 perhaps)

@@ureviews Thanks for the quick reply! I have found your videos on the 2 topeak bag and rack very helpful. Considering buying either this bag or the ortlieb along with the topeak rack to go with either. Have you tried using the ortlieb and if yes, what are your thoughts?

@@jiminy2731 I have Ortliebs panniers, and they are not in the same category; The topeak is mostly for small items in top co partment and then very occasional use when you need more space, you open the sides. The Orts are for lots of space.

@@ureviews thank you. I made the purchase today and hope it last just as long as yours :)

There's an elastic string that you stretch over

I think it's too small for a 3 night touring trip. I have other bags for touring. So this for example has a total of 1380 Cubic inches. I have another one with 2165 c/i which I think is much more suitable. 2 days which is one night could be perfect actually. Let me know if you need recommendation for a tent. I'm very happy with a eureka tent that I got specifically for bike touring.

Which Eureka tent did you buy for bike touring? And, what sort of panniers or bag do you have that accommodates 2165 c/i? I'm planning a multi-day ride from San Francisco to San Diego. So, aside from the Topeak MTX TrunkBag DXP, I also have a Topeak Fuel Tank top tube bag, and I'm thinking about adding either an Ortlieb handlebar pack AND/OR Ortlieb frame bag. I don't want to hang panniers on a front rack on my bike. Thanks for your feedback/thoughts.

For a tent I recommend the Eureka Midori 2 www.extrafudge.com/ref/amzn.to/2tREK6N (Even though it's for supposedly 2 people) I've used it many times on my bike, it's it's freakin excellent. (also i live next to the factory store and the offer as far as i know lifetime warranty, never had to use it) As far as the bags, I haven't done any long term testing on the ones that i have besides the topeak, but when i get home i'll reply back with some recommendations based on what i have.

+mark ward I can only do it next week. I'm out of town.

+Patriot One no, good stuff.

it never hooks to the spring part. But you have to make sure it clicks to the rail otherwise it's not locked and it could slide off.

@@ureviews @6:25 in the video, I can see that the clip is secured to the spring clasp and not the frame of the rack. The frame of the rack is about 1.5" away from the spring www.screencast.com/t/rGtfGEHlZ

Yeah you're right i checked again. It does clasp to the spring metal part. I guess I'll ask what exactly are you worried about?

@@ureviews Not overly worried. I'd just like the bag to clip to the frame of the rack rather than the spring for a more solid fit. Was first alerted to the issue in an Amazon review. www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R1S9CP8B43W3Y7/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000FI6YJS

@@ureviews btw, I think your review was great. Very informative and helped me make a decision to buy the bag and a rack!

Arkel are nice. But usually more expensive. And honestly this bag is nice. Very practical.

@@ureviews I ended up getting the Arkel Tailrider in yellow color 💛. Thank you for your reply and your amazing review!

That's correct. if you want the quick track, otherwise the one with the Velcro will fit a regular rack. Check out links in the description.

I does not come with the bag it's an optional item: here's an amazon link: extrafudge/com/ref/amzn.to/2Gop7LK

Sadly not, which is the only reason I haven't bought one, there is a rather ugly bulbous cover you can but as an extra.

on top you can probably put a lot, sides... I would say a few lbs. I took 2 1 gallon water on the sides... But i wouldn't to it all the time it will eventually fail.

@@ureviews about what I thought. Hey thanks!

I don't think this bag is suitable for a laptop. unless you put it in a laptop bag, which then I'm sure a 15" laptop will not fit

@@ureviews thank you I've purchased the Ortlieb Commuter which is superb!

probably there's a way to devise something, like perhaps drilling a hole in the latch so you could hook a lock. But from the manufacturer there isn't. I think they should have a model with built in lock...

On the yellow part that you push down to unhook from rack, if you drilled a hole large enough for a paddle lock, I would make sure your hole is low enough that you do not allow enough room to get the bag off with the lock on. Another thing you could do is drill a hole at the bottom inside the bag and through the rack plate to push a clevis & cotter pin or bolt & wing nut through to lock it down and locking the zipper with a luggage paddle lock. As long as the zipper is locked you can't go in the bag easily to undo the bolt or clevis...

I would say probably 100% no.

It's neither. You need a cover. I think I have it in the description.

It's not. They sell a cover for it.

I was just pointing out the feel. Obviously you can take it with you. But most likely if you don't have anything valuable in it you will just take the risk and it will be in the back of your mind when you leave it on the bike. I'm not making this stuff up.

DON'T take the risk of it being stolen from you. ALWAYS take the pack with you whenever you leave your bike. This is really a great bag/panniers combo and it's not cheap, so take care. I watched your video and was convinced of its utility before buying mine. Thanks for the help!

Yeah. Wish they had a locking mecanism that used a key in the clip that holds it to the rack so not just anyone can walk up & steal the thing. You'd think for the money they cost these things would have some kind of locking mechanism on the clip of the bag. That would make it so much more worth the price they cost. Got one of these bags a few years back when they used to make them bigger but rarely actually use it because I don't want it stolen & find it inconvenient to have to keep bringing it with me everywhere especially when I need to use the foldable panniers.

Dude that's ridiculous. I'll turn off that option.

in a big metropolitan area, yes they are, and the quick release is exactly what appeals for this reason meaning you as the rider can quickly and conveniently take it of and put it on when parking up your bike popping into the shop or pub rather than having to faff around with multiple velcros and straps, which you'd have to do anyway in a big city