Why doesn't the Diablo (Red) bag have compression straps that go all the way around the bottom like the others do? Look at the pics.
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Take another look :) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A1A69fc3UeL._SL1500_.jpg
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Mine came with a drawstring bag, definitely not a compression bag. I looked to see if I could find one with a compression bag, there's another version of the recluse, but with an orange rainfly that shows the compression bag, interesting. Mine was the one with the green rainfly.
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It uses Velcro straps to wrap around the head and a plastic buckle under the tube but they don't hold tightly against the tube, which means they tend to stick out a bit too far to the sides. I hit them from time to time when pedaling. I've since replaced with a single bag that sits on top of the tube.
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The straps are adjustable, but I could not recommend this bag. There is no support on the bottom; my dogs normally love getting in their bags but they do not like this one.
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If there was another strap attached on the opposite side of the bag, it might hold the bag on tighter.
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Sorry, I can't help you there. Originally I thought I was supposed to use it around the back straps. But they're crossed anyway. Then I thought maybe if there was some way of keeping the straps crossed lower down, the pouch would stay up higher on the front. And the little velcro strap might do that. But it doesn't stay where I want it to be. So I never figured it out.
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Regular glad bags work just fine! There's a hole in the back to tuck the excess bag into.
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I am using my ultra light carry bag. I have to tie the bottom straps but it works fine. I am going to go to my Ping carry bag but I am just to lazy to dig it out of the basement. I think you could use whatever bag you want.
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Hello Sarah,For some reason I cannot see which bags you are talking about. Can you help me on this and I would happy to tell you. Thank you Claudine
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I have the one with the shoulder strap which handles nicely. Make sure you get the shoulder strap one. This could be it with the strap folded in the picture. The problem I have with the Marsupack is that even the small one sticks out quite a bit in front of the person carrying it.
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i guess more of the curved. the hydration pack is curved and that sits closets to your back, but there is some curve to the rest of it. This bag wasn't exactly designed for laptops. check out the momentum or the radial or the spin series. they will get you closer to what you're looking for if laptops are important. I should say that it's certainly possible to put one in there if you need to, remember there's not much of a bottom and no padding for one.
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The bag has no shoulderstrap. There are two small pockets under the frontcover to hold a small cort and charger. The charder doe not really fit the pocket. Perhaps it was designed for a different use. ( business carts?)Good luck!
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Yes. Although you may have difficulty finding a place to anchor the straps. Also the tail may be a little short for these bags.
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it would be tight, but if you put only one in the bottom diagonally it would work, as the bag is a liitle flexible
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3 velcro straps , 2 across the bottom (front and back) and 1 across the back but they run around the bottom and attach up the sides , very snug. Very nice bag , I like it a lot. I took a look at a lot of bags before I decided on this one and I made the right choice .
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there is a strap about 2 inches wide that runs across the bottom of the bag that you can use to attach things like extra weight and bungee cords.
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It may have to do with the storage compartments. The bottom is separated for shoes and then there are several side and interior compartments. I bought one for my husband and myself and it fits ALL our cycling gear perfectly.