Backpack commuters, it's our time!
10-17-05 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by oboeguy
Colder weather ==> having the backpack keeps us warmer than our rack / messenger bag friends. That is all. 
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10-17-05 | 04:30 PM
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You obviously don't have a big enough Messenger bag.
I could practically nap in Bailey Bag.
I could practically nap in Bailey Bag.
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10-17-05 | 04:33 PM
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My messenger bag keeps me cooler in the summer as it shades me from the sun. Helmet does the same. I am quite serious.
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10-17-05 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bkrownd
You're not already warm enough while cycling? (I'm the guy you see with steam pouring off his head at the stopsign.)
10-17-05 | 04:52 PM
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From: under bridge in cardboard box
your backpack wont carry much, my messenger bag will..........do you have a 3300cubic inch backpack, and will it keep your stuff dry in a downpour?
Last edited by pedex; 10-17-05 at 04:58 PM.
10-17-05 | 05:00 PM
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From: under bridge in cardboard box
Originally Posted by Boudicca
How many liters is that?
here's a pic:
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
10-17-05 | 05:04 PM
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I must admit I'd hate to ride any distance with 9 2-liter bottles (18kg/40+ pounds) on my back. A change of clothes and a few papers is enough for me.
But that's pretty impressive.
But that's pretty impressive.
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10-17-05 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by pedex
61 cubic inches=1 liter, but it will hold more than that cause you can leave the lid open too
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
10-17-05 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by pedex
61 cubic inches=1 liter, but it will hold more than that cause you can leave the lid open too
here's a pic:
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
here's a pic:
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
Maybe a little less actually. I should try it!
10-17-05 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pedex
your backpack wont carry much, my messenger bag will..........do you have a 3300cubic inch backpack, and will it keep your stuff dry in a downpour?
10-17-05 | 08:13 PM
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From: under bridge in cardboard box
Originally Posted by rpc180
Whoa, that looks really heavy. Even with the space, I would hope you only use that to carry pillows 
I hauled a 50lb box of tax records yesterday about 2 miles, its part of the job. One of my other custoners is a court reporting agency, I haul depositions for them, which are like little 8"x11" books, sometimes a stack of them 3 feet tall. You get used to it, I work for a living, being a messenger means work plain and simple. Im like a pack mule sometimes.
Im also car free, today was grocery shopping after work, the bag does that too.
10-17-05 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Oh Pshaw! Here's how I carry 9 2Liter bottles as well as raft of other stuff AND I'm guanteed to stay warm hauling this around without getting just my back sweaty.
I can lock up my bike and make a delivery while carrying my load so it doesnt get ripped off by thieves, cool trailer though.
10-17-05 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by oboeguy
Colder weather ==> having the backpack keeps us warmer than our rack / messenger bag friends. That is all.
How about this? 7000 cubic inches.
Last edited by slvoid; 10-17-05 at 09:48 PM.
10-17-05 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
That means you're not wearing your mess bag high enough.
How about this? 7000 cubic inches.
How about this? 7000 cubic inches.
wont work, waist strap--------ive tried reg backpacking backpack once, you cant cinch the waist strap and bend over and ride very well, so all the weight is on your shoulders, its too long
10-17-05 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pedex
wont work, waist strap--------ive tried reg backpacking backpack once, you cant cinch the waist strap and bend over and ride very well, so all the weight is on your shoulders, its too long
10-17-05 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Oh Pshaw! Here's how I carry 9 2Liter bottles as well as raft of other stuff AND I'm guanteed to stay warm hauling this around without getting just my back sweaty.
10-18-05 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pedex
61 cubic inches=1 liter, but it will hold more than that cause you can leave the lid open too
here's a pic:
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
here's a pic:
thats 9 2 liter bottles in it, it will hold a few more
I can get 2 cases of beer in mine... in bottles. Plus the hookers!
