Waistpack recommendations? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

05-03-2004, 05:44 AM

I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
jersey pockets.

I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
that.

Can anyone recommend a particular model of
waistpack?

-- Paul

05-03-2004, 08:05 AM

On Mon, 3 May 2004 05:44:37 -0700, "Paul A. Steckler"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
>tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
>to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
>jersey pockets.
>
>I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
>suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
>hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
>that.
>
>Can anyone recommend a particular model of
>waistpack?
>
>-- Paul
>

Have you thought about a handlebar bag instead? Much more convenient
and no worries about heat or rubbing.

05-03-2004, 08:05 AM

On Mon, 3 May 2004 05:44:37 -0700, "Paul A. Steckler"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
>tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
>to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
>jersey pockets.
>
>I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
>suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
>hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
>that.
>
>Can anyone recommend a particular model of
>waistpack?
>
>-- Paul
>

Have you thought about a handlebar bag instead? Much more convenient
and no worries about heat or rubbing.

05-03-2004, 08:05 AM

On Mon, 3 May 2004 05:44:37 -0700, "Paul A. Steckler"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
>tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
>to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
>jersey pockets.
>
>I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
>suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
>hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
>that.
>
>Can anyone recommend a particular model of
>waistpack?
>
>-- Paul
>

Have you thought about a handlebar bag instead? Much more convenient
and no worries about heat or rubbing.

05-03-2004, 08:05 AM

On Mon, 3 May 2004 05:44:37 -0700, "Paul A. Steckler"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
>tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
>to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
>jersey pockets.
>
>I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
>suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
>hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
>that.
>
>Can anyone recommend a particular model of
>waistpack?
>
>-- Paul
>

Have you thought about a handlebar bag instead? Much more convenient
and no worries about heat or rubbing.

05-03-2004, 08:05 AM

On Mon, 3 May 2004 05:44:37 -0700, "Paul A. Steckler"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
>tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
>to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
>jersey pockets.
>
>I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
>suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
>hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
>that.
>
>Can anyone recommend a particular model of
>waistpack?
>
>-- Paul
>

Have you thought about a handlebar bag instead? Much more convenient
and no worries about heat or rubbing.

05-03-2004, 10:29 AM

"Paul A. Steckler" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
> tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
> to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
> jersey pockets.
>
> I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
> suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
> hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
> that.
>
> Can anyone recommend a particular model of
> waistpack?
>
> -- Paul
>
Go to a outdoor/camping store and try them on. It needs to be big enough.
The waist belt needs to be wide enough to be comfortable. Try various models
sitting in a chair bent over as you would be positioned on a bike. You don't
want a fastening device that ends up in an uncomfortable location. I have
one I have used for years when I need to take a little extra stuff and when
the weather means significant layer changes during the day.
What I'm using is similar to this:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Bill Brannon

05-03-2004, 10:29 AM

"Paul A. Steckler" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
> tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
> to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
> jersey pockets.
>
> I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
> suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
> hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
> that.
>
> Can anyone recommend a particular model of
> waistpack?
>
> -- Paul
>
Go to a outdoor/camping store and try them on. It needs to be big enough.
The waist belt needs to be wide enough to be comfortable. Try various models
sitting in a chair bent over as you would be positioned on a bike. You don't
want a fastening device that ends up in an uncomfortable location. I have
one I have used for years when I need to take a little extra stuff and when
the weather means significant layer changes during the day.
What I'm using is similar to this:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Bill Brannon

05-03-2004, 10:29 AM

"Paul A. Steckler" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
> tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
> to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
> jersey pockets.
>
> I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
> suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
> hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
> that.
>
> Can anyone recommend a particular model of
> waistpack?
>
> -- Paul
>
Go to a outdoor/camping store and try them on. It needs to be big enough.
The waist belt needs to be wide enough to be comfortable. Try various models
sitting in a chair bent over as you would be positioned on a bike. You don't
want a fastening device that ends up in an uncomfortable location. I have
one I have used for years when I need to take a little extra stuff and when
the weather means significant layer changes during the day.
What I'm using is similar to this:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Bill Brannon

05-03-2004, 10:29 AM

"Paul A. Steckler" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> I'm going to be doing a supported multi-day
> tour late this summer, and I'd like to be able
> to carry a few things, beyond what'll fit in
> jersey pockets.
>
> I've seen some waistpacks that are advertised as
> suitable for biking. I don't want one of the
> hydration models; I have a water bottle cage for
> that.
>
> Can anyone recommend a particular model of
> waistpack?
>
> -- Paul
>
Go to a outdoor/camping store and try them on. It needs to be big enough.
The waist belt needs to be wide enough to be comfortable. Try various models
sitting in a chair bent over as you would be positioned on a bike. You don't
want a fastening device that ends up in an uncomfortable location. I have
one I have used for years when I need to take a little extra stuff and when
the weather means significant layer changes during the day.
What I'm using is similar to this:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Bill Brannon