Topeak Escape Pod, Medium 620cc,Black

Fits in my Topeak rear rack frame bag, in the rear bottle pocket. I fitted 3 reusable plastic ties around it otherwise you will find it catapults out after hitting a bump or pot hole. As well as this item it holds a puncture repair kit, disposable gloves, several spanners, several Allen keys, spoke wrench, miniature thin nose pliers, CO2 gas cartridge and valve head. Everything you might need at some point on a long tour like London to Brighton to Paris on Avenue Verte and back (if unlucky).

Topeak make some excellent cycling accessories and this is no exception.I usually carry my ride essentials in a Topeak saddlebag but, when using a rear action camera, there is not enough seat post exposed to fit both. The canister is well-manufactured, with no rough edges and fits together smoothly. It can hold a spare tube, CO2 capsule, regulator, patch kit, multi-tool and a few other odds and ends to get you home in the event of a mechanical. It seems pretty weatherproof.Only slight drawback is that the neck of the canister is narrower than the body, so you need to pack smaller items first and push them to the sides of the canister before inserting larger items. Unpack in reverse order. It’s a bit fiddly and I suspect gives the canister better rigidity.The canister fits most bottle cages with no rattling (due to the neoprene liner) and is a great way to carry ride essentials if you either don’t want or can’t fit a saddlebag. It’s actually a few grammes lighter than my saddlebag.

Study piece of kit to keep everything you need in case of puncture or minor repair. Protect and is water tight… just don’t ask my wife what’s inside and how to use it bcs that my job… apparently lol

Edit -Bought in march, broke in September.The top broke off when I opened it.For £15 if expect much better.Edited down to 1 star.I got the medium one at 16.5cm tall.I've put in it a 700x45 tube, Lezyne pocket drive pump, CO2 canisters X2, CO2 valve, puncture patches, tyre levers, and Lezyne multi tool.It's full with that.Has internal neoprene sleeve and a padded lid so no rattles.Seems good quality.

Decent at first, but not durable. Very thin plastic. Went in the bin.