[Closed] Anyone use a hip pack/ bum bag type thing?

You may find this recent thread to be interesting:

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/who-here-uses-a-wingnut-bag

I bought a similar one to your link on eBay for £6 for exactly that reason. 😀
I often get out for a local hour or so ride and don't want to carry a full pack. Mine is just big enough to get a tube, multitool, small pump and keys in, plus the water bottle.(which is in Olive to match the pack and does look a bit naff - must get a new bottle)
I find it ideal though. It makes drinking a bit more difficult than with a bladder, but access to everything is easy when you stop as you can just twist the belt round.

Thanks Cinnamon and Kevin.

I know once upon a time everyone had them. Might have a quick search on ebay.

tommid - I'm currently used an old Karrimor one, due to a busted shoulder. Whilst I find I can cram quite a bit in, it does not fit ergonomically. Certainly I wouldn't want bottles in it or in mesh pockets.

The Wingnut 2.5 looked good and there were plenty of happy folk with one. However, it is not cheap! I really miss using a bladder too.

i use a karrimor one, ideal for local rides.

I use an ancient Nike bumbag for local rides, its big enough for a tube, patches, multi-tool, phone and keys. I keep a water bottle in a cage on the frame.

i use one for commuting on the road bike and local summer rides on the MTB
they are handy and it avoids the sweaty back from a camelbak

I've still got my Cannondale one I bought on a trip to Moab in the 90s.

15 years ago bum bags were standard. The only negative I found was a bigger bum bag pulled on my waist too much, cutting circulation/breathing. The Wingnut thing seems like a good idea, gets good reviews.

I just started using a camelbak one- small pockets and space for a bottle. Great for just grabbing and riding, very stable.

I have an old Karrimor one which has hardly been used, has 2 bottles and pouches for them as well as a decent sized compartment for storing things. Would sell it if you were interested?

Trevor.

use a lowe one - meant for cameras - and used it when I originally mountain biked - 20 years ago. It fits gel bars, drink (small), tube, repair kit, phone, car keys, tools, tyre levers - and is still pretty small. Slips round to front for access, rear for rising. Has wide straps so doesn't pull to much, but it probably compresses my waist more than a camelbak or other would. essentially, it's fine.

However, I'm going to get a Camelbak - will take a bit more for days in the hills, easier to drink from on the go (and I need to do that more) - but I'm getting a Charge LR - has a lumbar reservoir so the water and weight is low down around the waist - it seems much more sensible for mountain biking than carrying it higher on the back, and I'm used to the waist weight.

yeah I use one like that

tubes,tools,small pack jacket and bits and bobs, plus a extra bottle if needed

I've got a camelback mule, but don't get on with things on my back,

also got a topeak bar bag for camera/phone

+ 1 for an old mid 90's cannondale bumbag. Has two bottle pockets and enough room for tube, tools and waterproof jacket. Normally use it for sub two hours rides

I used to use a north face one (I have two, different sizes) but now I use a Dakine Shuttle rucksack - pretty small and takes a 2L hydration pack.

Moves around a lot less than a bum bag, I have no comfort issues with it and am surprised by the number of people complaining of comfort issues with camelbacks on that other thread.