Revelate Designs Introduces the Tarsier Cargo Cage and Polecat Dry Bag Bikepacking Carrying System

March 17, 2025

Anchorage, AK /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Revelate Designs, pioneers of modern bikepacking gear, introduces the Tarsier Cargo Cage, a feature-rich solution for expanding a bike’s carrying capacity for overnight or multi-day travel. Paired with the updated Polecat Dry Bag, it offers a secure, adaptable way to ride long distances carrying essential gear such as camping setups and more.

Most bike cargo cages force riders to choose between size, weight, and stability. Some are bulky but strong, others are minimalist but less secure. Cages with externally wrapped straps can slip off and get lost during loading and unloading.The Tarsier Cargo Cage solves all of these issues with a compact, versatile, and easy-to-use design with a unique and adaptable take on integration.

“After years of making bikepacking bags for other cargo cages, we saw a need for a complete system,” says Eric Parsons, Revelate Designs founder. “As avid riders ourselves, our design team built the Tarsier with all the best features in one set up – a complete solution that is fresh to the bikepacking market.”

Tarsier Cargo Cage: Versatile, Secure, and Built to Last

The Tarsier Cargo Cage is a premium cargo cage that installs on 3-Pack Mounts that are commonly found on adventure/touring bicycles and is precision-machined for strength and durability.

• Protective attachment pads – Adjustable TPU pads reduce wear on cargo while cradling hard sided cargo.
• Organized strap system – Integrated straps guides keep straps in place when loading or unloading.
• Flexible Cargo Size – Removable foot adds support or is removable for longer loads while keeping a minimalist profile.
• Easy cage removal – Keyed bolt mounts only require partial bolt adjustment for removal and attachment.

Polecat Dry Bag: A Bikepacking Staple, Refined

The Polecat Dry Bag has been fine-tuned for complete integration with the Tarsier Cargo Cage, designed with a minimal profile while maintaining its trusted waterproof performance.

• Waterproof & Durable – Optimal water protection, with a custom combination of 420D TPU-laminated Ripstop Nylon with RF-welded seams, which seal water out better than stitched designs.
• Optimized Shape – D-shaped body with low-profile strap attachment points for a secure fit in bike cages and racks.
• Reinforced Contact Points – Hypalon panels protect against abrasion where the bag contacts the Tarsier Cargo Cage.
• Bright Interior – Improves visibility of gear inside the bag.

“Every bikepacking trip is a unique experience requiring different gear setups, and versatile and adaptable gear is always my favorite,” Kurt Refsnider, ultra-endurance racer. “The Tarsier and Polecat fit seamlessly together but also shine on their own for mounting all sorts of items in different ways and places on the bike – pull the foot off the Tarsier for strapping longer gear to it, or mount the Tarsier/Polecat combo on a fork or downtube or rear rack stay.”

Availability & More Information

The Tarsier Cargo Cage ($59) and Polecat Dry Bag ($45) will be available March 17, 2025, at www.revelatedesigns.com and from select global retailers Learn more about the all-new Tarsier Cargo Cage here, and Polecat Dry Bag here.

Check out the Tarsier Cargo Cage on Youtube.

About Revelate Designs

Founded in 2007, Revelate Designs creates high-performance bikepacking gear built for real-world adventure. Designed for durability and function, their gear has been tested from Arctic expeditions to global races.

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