Originally Posted by
fietsbob
When it goes back to 30C + summer temperatures , you may not want something hanging over,
covering all those sweat glands , in your skin, trying to cool your core temperature..
That is one advantage of the external frame packs over the internal frame packs. They usually have limited contact points.
Originally Posted by
chas58
Interesting.
My external frame pack carries the weight way too high for how I ride (relatively aero). I guess it could work if you are more upright. Big bonus is that their is air circulation so you won't sweat that much (not that this is a concern this time of year, lol).
I try to pack the external frame packs with the weight low. But, that is for camping, not bicycles.
I carry a small backpack on the bike a lot. But, would reserve the big packs for very rare "emergency" use, and probably would snag a trailer instead if that worked for where I was going.