Raida Compass Thigh Bag
The Raida Compass Thigh Bag is for riders who want the small stuff within reach: phone, wallet, keys, a power bank, a pair of earplugs. It rides on your leg, so you reach it without twisting for a tank bag or unstrapping a pannier.
It also does a second job. Three built-in magnets let you take it off your thigh and stick it to a steel fuel tank, so you can use it as a small tank bag on days you would rather not wear it. That 2-in-1 setup suits commutes, city rides and short tours.
The base is a molded EVA semi-hard shell, so your phone and cards are not squashed against your leg. Zips are YKK with glove-friendly pullers, and the belts are automotive grade.
Key features
- 5L cargo volume
- 2 zippered main compartments, 1 internal mesh pocket and 1 internal zip compartment
- Multiple mesh organiser pockets for small items
- 3 built-in magnets to convert the bag into a tank bag
- EVA molded semi-hard shell base for protecting valuables
- 1000D heavy-duty polyester with twill polyester lining
- Original YKK zippers with glove-friendly pullers
- Automotive-grade belts and a detachable thigh strap
Specifications
| Cargo volume | 5L |
| Outer material | 1000D heavy-duty polyester |
| Base | EVA molded semi-hard shell |
| Lining | Twill polyester |
| Tank mode | Magnetic, works on steel tanks |
| Pack contains | Thigh bag, detachable thigh strap |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (manufacturing defects) |
Using it as a tank bag
The magnets only grip a steel tank. If your bike has a plastic, aluminium or fibreglass tank, use it as a thigh bag. If you do use tank mode, wipe the tank and the underside of the bag first, since grit trapped under a magnet can mark the paint.
For bigger loads on your tank, have a look at our tank bags, and for other leg-mounted options see our thigh bags page.
FAQs
Q1: Can I use the Compass Thigh Bag on any fuel tank?
A1: Only as a tank bag on a steel tank, since the magnets need metal to grip. On plastic or aluminium tanks, use it on your thigh. In tank mode, wipe the tank first so grit does not mark the paint.
Q2: What fits in a 5L thigh bag?
A2: A phone, wallet, keys, a power bank, earplugs, a small multi-tool and a snack all fit with room to spare. It is not meant for a water bottle or a jacket.
Q3: Is a thigh bag comfortable on long rides?
A3: It can be, if you strap it snugly and keep it light. A heavy bag swinging on your leg gets tiring over hours. Use the detachable thigh strap and put heavier items in other luggage.
Q4: How does it stay in place?
A4: A detachable thigh strap with automotive-grade belts holds it on your leg. Adjust it so the bag does not slide when you shift on the seat or stand on the pegs.
Q5: Is it good for city commutes?
A5: That is where it shines. You reach your phone and wallet at a signal without opening a bag, and you can take the whole bag with you when you park.