For mountain biking obvs.
I quite fancy the look of the Polaris one from the last Fresh Goods Friday. Am I mad?
Bumbags - no.
Hip packs - yes.
Go figure.
Yes, full pack is overkill for most riding.
Fanny Packs - no
Bumbags - maybe
I've been using one for the last couple of years. Unless you want to take the kitchen sink with you, or like resting your frame on a backpack when hike-a-biking, they're ideal.
Yeah, they are great. I got one of those Evocs that were in a sale during the summer. Definitely recommend trying something similar.
Not fashionable no, but convenient and no sweaty back for short / medium length rides. As long g as you have a water bottle cage on your bike. Just got a multi tool / tubeless repair kit / mini pump / chain tool / spare power lock / Keys / phone in mine generally.
Definitely. Of our regular group rides only one or two still use regular hydration packs, the rest of us are using various bumbags/hip packs/whatever you want to call them! I got a Dakine stealth one earlier in the year and it’s bloody brilliant! Fits under a jersey or jacket, takes all you need for most rides including keys and a mobile. Pumps might be a stretch but in mine I keep all the small stuff (C02 cart, tyre levers, spare mech hanger, quick links etc) and can still just about stash a super light wind proof jacket or gilet in there. Tempted by the new Camelbak Flow but it’s not available yet 🙁
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Just call it an ‘Enduro Spares Suspension System’ or something, bum bag sounds so lame...
I use one occasionally but I find I get lower back ache if it’s too tight & too loose sees it bouncing around so it’s generally just for short summer rides when I done need to carry much. Mostly I strap stuff to the bike nowadays.
Not for me - it all goes on the bike. I don't carry much tho so a tiny frame bag is all I need
One reason for that is i don't want to land on a multitool if I crash
Got the new camelback one , can just about get everything you need in it (including multi tool) never fallen on it 🙄
It's a yes from me. Years of sweaty back syndrome from using Camelbak's is now a distant memory. Have a decent sized bumbag that can fit most of what I need, tools - water etc. the spare tube just gets strapped under the top tube out of the way..
Curious- I got one of the cheap Evocs too. I’ve only carried stuff in it so far though with bottle on frame. Haven’t tried keeping a bladder in there. How many do?
I've been using the Dakine 5 L for 6 months now.
It's perfect for a couple of hours or so. It does get a bit heavy with a full bladder & a jacket one the bottom, so I've just picked up an army surplus webbing shoulder straps to take the weight.
Seems to work okay. Looks a bit... different.
Might get one for next summer but Im happy with my backpack for winter, autumn, spring riding. Out of curiosity, does anyone use one when riding at night, where do you stash you helmet light battery?
One reason for that is i don’t want to land on a multitool if I crash
My multitool is a wee tiny square thing that folds up about the size of a matchbox, mibbe time you got one that doesn't have ninja stars, spears and bush machete's sticking out of it!
Out of curiosity, does anyone use one when riding at night, where do you stash you helmet light battery?
Exposure, nae need for daft battery packs.
I've been using an Ortlieb for the past 4 years on and off. Ideal for shorter days. Really robust and fully waterproof. It has pockets for a couple of 500ml bottles, holds a tube, tools, spare jacket, phone, snack etc. Comfortable and doesn't bounce around.
I honestly used to have no problem with packs and thought people who complained about sweaty backs were a bit weird, but I'm willing to revise that position after having used my Dakine bumbag for a little over a year now. The full Camelbak still comes out for longer rides, or often in winter, but the Dakine is my first choice for anything else.
If you just wear a roadie top, you can use the back pockets as a sort of integrated, easy access hip pack!
Ride of under a couple of hours on my own or with self reliant adults, I break out this bad boy!
Exposure, nae need for daft battery packs.
Might be an option if they were bright enough or lasted as long as I need. Ok for a quick blast though I suppose.
I have one of the Dakine stealth ones for bigger races/rides. Lives under the jersey. I wouldn't own a bike I couldn't put a bottle on though, so no need for a bigger one with a bladder.
Curious- I got one of the cheap Evocs too. I’ve only carried stuff in it so far though with bottle on frame. Haven’t tried keeping a bladder in there. How many do?
I got a slightly less cheap Evoc that actually had the bladder with it. I've used it on 3 rides now and it's been good. If you fill the bladder completely it doesn't leave much space for anything else in the main compartment.
Fanny pack, YEAH! Love it, it's excellent for not epic long rides. Bottle in the cage, frame strap for spare tube.
Might be an option if they were bright enough or lasted as long as I need. Ok for a quick blast though I suppose.
Must only be me and all the others on here that can manage to get 3 hour nightrides out of them then...
Bumbags FTW. Mine was a quid from a local charity shop and is much nicer than a sweaty back 🙂
Hmmm, I flip between bumbag and rucksack. But bumbag is pretty good, easily fits pump, toolkit, tube, snacks and warm gilet. Smaller bumbag also an option too
^ I have TWO of those *glorious* Lowe Alpine bum bags, in that colour....
Another vote for here enduro fanny bum sacks. I've got one that will fit a 1 litre bladder in and a Mavic one with a bottle holder. I've barely used my lovely Osprey rucksack since 🙁
No more sweaty backs and it helps you TLS (take less sh...).
No.
I have one of the Lowe Alpine in blue/black. Wife mocks me every time it comes out, but is now sniffing around one of the Evoc ones.
I have TWO of those *glorious* Lowe Alpine bum bags, in that colour….
Puts hand up... another one here, same colour.
Latest addition to my collection is the Ortlieb one (following your recommendation on bbbp Scotroutes I believe).
When I need a bit more kit I pull out the Wingnut.
I'm a convert to the fanny bag/bum pack for medium length rides. Got a Dakine Stealth pack which is good, review on my blog here for anyone interested in it. 🙂
Busted the zip on my mavic - which had previously been great, and easy to reach the bottle while riding. The Dakine 2L are £30 at Stif currently; they had been going silly prices £60+) over the summer.
I used to use one back in the day, but not for long. Hated the thing. Weight bounced up and down, and the strap dug into my waist. I find my back sweats anyway, and with a decent base layer I don't notice it. Maybe all you on-trend folk are using merino for base layers?
I'm definitely out.
Maybe all you on-trend folk are using merino for base layers?
Hell no. It's all about the bamboo these days*
* actually prefer synthetic myself.
I also have one of the Lowe Alpine bumbags in blue/black. That and the Berghaus Bullfrog rucksack are bits of kit I will be buried with!
My Lowe Alpine bumbag is plain black. Don't generally use it for cycling as I don't have bottle cage on the big bike. Considering a hydration bladder 'enduro hip pack' though.
I also have one of the Lowe Alpine bumbags in blue/black.
That's what I used to have. Awful thing!
Weight bounced up and down, and the strap dug into my waist.
Honestly, try the Camelbak Repack, it doesn't do any of those things. It's very comfy.
That’s what I used to have. Awful thing!
There's a world of difference between that basic bag and things like the Camelback, the Osprey or the Ortlieb hip packs.
Most of the ones I looked at weren't quite as I wanted, and I couldn't get my hands on the Dakine one I did like, so I went full Geek and had a go at making one out of an old back/lumbar support.. worked out pretty well, especially for shorter rides and uplift days:
I have two.......Deuter Pulse 2 for the summer basics and Pulse 3 in winter when I need a jacket and battery.
really like my camelback repack. only time i notice wearing it is when going for a big ride and i've filled the bladder with 1.5 liters. even then that's only when i first put it on and i always drink from the bladder first before the bottle so the weight and bulk soon drop.