Top tip, don’t keep your Viagra in there zippykona 8)

My bumbag does not hold cup so use thirst aid hydration a helmet.

My bumbag does not hold cup so use thirst aid hydration a helmet.

That’s exactly what I was going to say…. 😆 ❓

I use a “Stash Tank” sometimes. It’s pretty silly. 🙂

id be tempted to give that road jersey thing a go too, but i need hydration as no bottle cage. ive tried them bumbags with bottles and they are a nightmare when things get a bit steep and techy, swinging and bouncing about. and those big jobs with bladders just defeat the object?

I love my specialized SWAT bibs. I very rarely carry a bag these days, though I use a bottle cage.

Jaffe, no issues with mine moving about on steep/tech. It will move a bit up and down when jumping.

The point is its lower, better cog and for me the weight is on my hips, not my spine. My back hurts on tech/steep/jumps as the bladder continually loads/unloads my spine.

Dakine Hot Laps seems unobtainable
Montane one bit pricey.

jimw – thanks for the mountainwarehouse link, v cheap, looks like a good one to try out first.

Ortlieb looks v tidy, but muchos denaros.

The Lowe Alpine Fjell is nice too, but I think the ripstop fabric is just a bit too weedy and floppy to stop stuff moving around. I rpefer a cordura weight fabric I think.

so Im going with the mountainwarehouse, £11 on ebay, one first to see if it works for me.
thanks all.

I used a bum bag for years but had a comedy dismount involving an off camber and landed with a pump /vertebra interface which was extremely painful and lead to months of being savaged by a chiropractor. Ok now and still use a bum bag for short rides but am very circumspect what I put in it. Pump definitely strapped to frame!

I’ve had one for donkey’s years, used to use that and a bladder only camel back when camel backs first became the norm…..I’ve still got both, although I use a camel back rucksack now days….Christ I keep hold of my stuff.

Still use the bum back from time to time if I’m just popping out for a quick local ride, just to hold pump, tube and basic tools.

Now….as soon as paisley ties are back in I’m laughing!!!!!

I carefully pack mine, picking soft stuff in the centre around my spine. The mini pump and tool are placed offset from my spine.

The deuter was pretty cheap when sourced from Germany. I like the fact it’s expandable with a zip. Side pockets are useful for gels/food on the go.

why would you need to carry 3lts of water?

You don’t have to fill it up!

Steering clear of energy goop (else sooner or later it all goes a bit furry)the Charge is pretty hassle free to get water in, holds all the spares and is always ready. Very comfy too.

If I didn’t have bottle cages I’d look at one of those <whisper it> triathlon seat post mounts for a bottle.

Have you thought about an enduro sash?

Faux wood bikes and tweed for next season Enduro colourways….

Fullface version needed.

Stoner, the Mountain Warehouse one is quite lightweight fabric as well, but I have never had a problem with stuff moving about in it.

Evening. On steep steep stuff I don’t notice my Deuter pack at all. In fact I forget all about it as it sits on my hips. Pointless though – even if it was the best product available many wouldn’t buy it due to its association to ‘bumbag’.

Madness but we are slaves to visual.

Pete Bland bumbag is simple and lightweight, fairly cheap. https://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/products/pete-bland-bumbag.htm
Its only a single pocket and no padding, so depends on how you want to pack stuff. It has compression straps at the sides, which stops it bouncing about too much.

Bumbag groupie too and a mud-encrusted, cheap one at that. Have had a Deuter one for years and it just keeps going. Forget it’s there and then a random rummage on a ride will reveal something I forgot I put in there, like a backgammon set or coal. Without doubt the most useful riding accessory I own.

Aiguille Alpine do them and there made in the Lakes.

http://www.aiguillealpine.co.uk/shop/4/21/index.htm

Wanting to be like Hora, I ordered the Deuter one in his picture (i hope it’s the exact same one…).
I like riding ‘bareback’ in summer, and a fanny-pack looks just the ticket.

Fanny.

Snigger.

DrP

I always find that if i have them tight enough not to wobble, they restrict breathing? How does everyone else manage?

Seriously find a jersey or jacket with rear pockets and a decent saddle bag!

Yeah, but then you simply end up as ‘the guy with the bulging jersey’..

I can live with that moniker RE my bulging bib shorts, but not the jersey…
DrP

They’ve always been a good solution. A waist belt attached small bag has merits.

However…

They’ve always looked naff. Sometimes functionally good things just don’t look good. Cycle clips, top pocket pen holders, mobile phone belt clips, etc.

Fashion? No. It’s more of a “can we get away with this” or “can we make it ironic” rather than ever looking good.

Bum bags will never go. Especially the neon 80’s style! Wish I was wearing one at the weekend when somehow I lost my wallet within 2 minutes of getting into an event..

DrP. Wise investment.

Breathing issues? My lungs don’t appear to be near my waist, never had such issue. I can find a bit more pressure on the bladder though sometimes.

Have been using a Lowe Alpine Space Case for the last year or so. Good size, easily holds a jacket, pump, tubes, snacks, keys, beer money etc. Plenty of pockets and two good size bottle holders. Stays pretty stable and seems to work well, great in the summer for having nothing on your back.

Getting the right level of tension round the waist is important, to tight and you can’t breath properly, to loose and the pack wobbles around.

Happy with mine, and feels strange to wear a backpack now.

I’ve been using a lowe alpine bumbag, about 2 litre capacity I think. bought it about 17 years ago as I couldn’t afford a camelback and hated crappy saddlebags.

Been using it again for the last 6-7 months on my ride from work. It’s pretty basic, so could probably do with an upgrade with more than one compartment, but it works ok to stash a mini pump, tube, tool, waterproof, keys, emergency chocolate and mobile phone.

job done.

My phone is too big to go in any of the three small pockets, but one of those will take beer tokens, the other takes the crank bros tool (keeping it away from things that wont like metal on metal). The phone can go safely against my splashtop in the main compartment.
I never take water on night rides (most of my riding), but summer rides it may get used if I want it off the bike frame. Although, I’m more likely to use a bottle cage, and I’ll cut the water bottle pockets off.

The main thing is getting the pump, spare inner, some patches and the tool in there.

Although, I’m more likely to use a bottle cage, and I’ll cut the water bottle pockets off.

In fact that’s exactly what Ive done. And found two additional slip pockets in the process (behind the belt pockets)!

OH missed this thread I use one of those on the road bike on longish rides – 3 hours + Handy if somewhat inf;attering – which is true of most cycling apparel anyway

indeed.

Anyway, I have a chance to go and test it out now, so I’m off oop them thar hills. Looking slightly naff.

I don’t like the sound of ‘inf;attering’ – sounds painful to me.