Deuter Cabezon Overview
German outdoor bag giant Deuter are renowned for engineering quality adventure backpacks, and their Cabezon bikepacking bags are no different – stylish, robust, and functional.. Lightweight and waterproof, they certainly look like they’re built for adventure.
Deuter’s Gabezon series feels like a high-quality product in hand, with well thought out features living up to their engineered reputation. All the fancy fabrics and tech don’t come cheap and this is reflected in their premium price tag.
For the budget conscious, Deuter offers the Mondego bikepacking bags which are not waterproof.
Cabezon FB 4L Frame Bag
The Cabezon FB 4L is a straighforward frame bag offering modest 4-litre capacity. Designed to be as flexible and lightweight as possible, it has no internal pockets or dividers. Rated to IPX2 and nestled within the front triangle, it will keep your belonging dry in light drizzle. The bag fits securely, and the supplied velcro straps are plenty long to accommodate fatter carbon tubes.
Cabezon SB 16L Saddle Bag
The Cabezon SB 16L saddlebag is a two piece ensemble comprising a sturdy black cradle and a sleek yet capacious dry bag. Combined, they offer a IPX4 waterproof rating, protecting your cargo from light rain and splashes. The cradle is sturdy and offers four straps to minimise movement. Two wide heavy duty velcro straps secure around the seat post, and two buckle straps which go around the saddle rails.
It’s comforting to see evidence of durability and careful construction with the bag’s clean seams, hidden stitching, reinforcement in high stress areas, and sewn on strap managers. Additional bungee cords on top of the cradle for quick-access storage like your rain gear, and gear loops for some customisation.
The dry bag is completely removable, featuring a roll-top closure to adjust to your payload, and attaches to the cradle via four adjustable buckles. We’ve found this roll-top design particularly useful for growing and shrinking our bag storage depending on what we’re hauling. Everything cinches down to minimise any movement, critical for bikepacking.
The Cabezon range appears to have been designed with minimal material to save weight, while maintaining functionality and durability. We’re looking forward to putting the bags to use over a few upcoming gravel adventures.
