Commuting - Hip Packs

Anybody use a hip pack? Looking for a place to keep keys, sunglasses for easy access. Here's a new one from patagonia, but it looks a little big:
http://www.patagonia.com/za/PDC?OPTION=PRODUCT&merchant_rn=7385&cgrfnbr=124311&sku=48495&ws=false&promo_cat=&promo_cat_id=
They also have a smaller one.

I have one about that size from Outdoor Products. Mine has the same bottle pockets lashing/compression straps and haul loop; all for about $20 from campmor.com. I don't think it is made anymore but Outdoor Products has a "Marathon" lumbar pack that is pretty close, and about the same price as the one I have.

I also have a Gregory Rapid. This is a slightly smaller pack (250ci) with a padded hip belt and dual bottle pockets. I use this for running as it is very stable.

Dan

I've ridden with a smaller fanny pack before, so that I could carry my wallet and keys with me easily when I got off the bike. But as for myself I probably wouldn't want to ride with something as big as what's there on Patagonia. Wish they had a pic with someone wearing it to give a better idea of its size. Don't you think that would be too hot?

I use a fanny pack that is about 3/4 the size of the one you are looking at. It is large enough to hold my wallet, keys, sandwich and a few piecec of fruit. This is the set up I use on days I do not haul clothing back and forth to work. I like the fanny pack because it keeps the weight lower although you are likited in capacity.

Yes, I'm worried that it will be too big. I too wish they had a pic of someone wearing it.

I have used my Mountian Smith lumber pack for years to carry my camera on mtb trails.
Mountain Smith now has a line of lumber pack, one is designed for cycling (though I have never used it, I will swear by their quality), I have used their Tour model for six years, being my college bag for class for four years, and other than being dirty I use it for my road shoes, socks, jersey and shorts to take to work with me.
If you are going to spend the 65 on a patagonia, look at a mt. smith for about ten dollars more

I have the ReLoad Hip Holster bag- it's great, and even has hooks on the back so I can carry a u-lock that inserts neatly into the hooks.

I also have a few of the Timbuk2 fanny pack/bags, which I also like. The sizes unzip to reveal a belt you can snap around you. When you get to your location, you can push the belt back into the zipper storage area and pull out the long straps and use it as a bag with the straps. One of the Timbuk2 bags actually doubles as my camera bag, and it does a good job of having extra pockets to place ID and other little knick-knacks in too.

Koffee

I ride with a fanny pack on the weekends. It holds all my stuff: keys, wallet, spare tube, mutli-tool, air pump, bike/locker lock & whatever else I need on a particular day or ride. Going to the gym? Spare t-shirt, towel, sometimes shoes.
Handy as all heck! It makes a good spot to put a blinky light on as well for the night rides.

I have a medium sized fanny pack (from Crescent Supply, Army surplus store) that is large enough to carry some dried fruit, jerky, large digital camera, extra batteries, keys. There are three inside pockets where I keep money, cards, batteries. I usually don't wear the fanny pack when I'm riding though. It goes in my panniers. Sometimes I actually wear it around my shoulders.

Cost was around $10. I wish I would have bought an extra one. They don't sell this exact same fanny pack anymore. It's extra heavy-duty and I've been using it quite often for about four years now. No tearing, and the zippers still work perfectly! Water proof too!

Fanny packs are great. I have used several brands (Mountainsmith makes great ones) and they have all worked well for me. I got a "product not found" at the Patagonia website when I checked it. I can pack critical/expensive items in the fanny pack andbe sure I always have it with me when away from the bike.

I doubt the bulk will be a problem. When I get out on the drops, the bag just kind of tucks in behind and rides along well.

Y'all realize that post #9 was the first post in over 5 years?

Back on topic, I've been thinking about getting a lumbar pack myself. Though I'd opt for a larger one.

Y'all realize that post #9 was the first post in over 5 years?

Back on topic, I've been thinking about getting a lumbar pack myself. Though I'd opt for a larger one.

I was thinking the same. People wear your fanny/hip packs while on the bike but please do not start sporting them in general. If people start up with the tacky 80's/90's trend, the Jam Pants will soon follow. - Not a good idea.

I will admit that fanny packs look kinda nerdy, but they can also be very practical.

I have one that I occasionally use to carry a small repair kit when biking. To my daughter's shame, I also wore it when we walked around all day at the Minnesota state fair this past August. :) Actually, I think she tolerated it fairly well. It was great for carrying my valuables, water bottle, and a few little extras all within hand's reach.

Too bad form and function don't always reside together. If the function is prized enough, sometimes we say let's not worry about the form. Isn't that perspective one of the characteristics of being a Fred? :)

Outdoor Products ones are also sold at Wal-Mart. I have one that I use occasionally, cost all of like $8 I think. No issues, can carry all the stuff I'd have in a large under seat wedge, plus some.

I was thinking the same. People wear your fanny/hip packs while on the bike but please do not start sporting them in general. If people start up with the tacky 80's/90's trend, the Jam Pants will soon follow. - Not a good idea.

Amen, man. Amen.

Fanny packs are great. I have used several brands (Mountainsmith makes great ones) and they have all worked well for me. I got a "product not found" at the Patagonia website when I checked it. I can pack critical/expensive items in the fanny pack andbe sure I always have it with me when away from the bike.

I doubt the bulk will be a problem. When I get out on the drops, the bag just kind of tucks in behind and rides along well.

I use one all the time since, I only commute by bike. I have all my small biking equipment(Multi-Tool, maps, etc.) in it, along with my cell phone and, my PDA.

I was thinking the same. People wear your fanny/hip packs while on the bike but please do not start sporting them in general. If people start up with the tacky 80's/90's trend, the Jam Pants will soon follow. - Not a good idea.

I guess I am a nerd want-to-be. Because I wear it everywhere, when I am out. If I take it off, I could lose it, due to short-term memory problems(not due to a bike accident).

I will admit that fanny packs look kinda nerdy, but they can also be very practical.

Too bad form and function don't always reside together. If the function is prized enough, sometimes we say let's not worry about the form. Isn't that perspective one of the characteristics of being a Fred? :)

I ignore form. I need it on my body at all times, when I am out of the house. I keep my I.D. along with important medical info in it.

I use the cool new fanny pack from SpiBelt. They are a local base company out of Austin, Texas that sells a cool looking fanny pack(pounch) with a zipper. You can get it customized to the way you like. The belt goes around your waist and it's very comfortable to wear. You can even get little loop ties to put your number/tag when you do a charity ride or run. Best part, it's affordable (around $20.00) and free shipping. It's large enough to put an Iphone/Blackberry phone, car keys, 1 gel pack, loose coins, D/L and etc. Try it out at www.spibelt.com (http://www.spibelt.com). I found out about this company at the Livestrong Challenge in Austin, Texas. :)

My next bag:

http://www.afmo.com/Seal_Pak_p/209-00608.htm

5 years dormant, and there's still nothing hip about a hip-pack.

I'm a photog and have plenty of extra lens pouches with drawstrings. I have a couple nice small ones that I use for my MP3 player; headphones & spare battery so when I bike I stuf some cash; debit card and car keys in it. This in tern goes into by rack trunk. I always bike with a rach trunk. The pouches look like these:

http://www.amazon.com/SPBK1-Small-Drawstring-Pouch-Black/dp/B000F4U8VC/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_b

http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/product-features.asp?id=964784468

http://www.sourcingmap.com/mini-camera-lens-carrying-bag-fabric-drawstring-pouch-p-29953.html