Fanny - Lumbar - Waist/Belt Packs .... ???
12-09-10, 10:06 AM
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Fanny - Lumbar - Waist/Belt Packs .... ???
Does anyone use a fanny (lumbar, waist, belt) pack while riding around town?
I'd like to find a large fanny pack, that will still be reasonably comfortable while riding around town. I need something that is high quality, so it will last and withstand lots of use, and stuffing it full of lots of stuff (for work, shopping, and also backpacking).
I'd like to find a large fanny pack, that will still be reasonably comfortable while riding around town. I need something that is high quality, so it will last and withstand lots of use, and stuffing it full of lots of stuff (for work, shopping, and also backpacking).
12-09-10, 10:16 AM
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mountain smith. mine is over 10 years old, hunting, fishing, canoe trips. Still solid. get one with the suspender options if you go large.
And do us a favor, Waist pack, lumbar pack, anything but fanny pack. On the continent that translates into female genitalia.
And do us a favor, Waist pack, lumbar pack, anything but fanny pack. On the continent that translates into female genitalia.
12-09-10, 10:53 AM
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A third vote for the Mountainsmith Lumbar pack. Mine is over 20 years old and is still awesome. I used it for commuting on bike and rollerblades for years. Still use is for skating around town.
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12-09-10, 11:50 AM
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I was looking at waist packs from High Sierra, North Face, Mountainsmith and Luggage.com. So many to choose from!
12-09-10, 11:54 AM
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The Day Classic looks about as big as the waste packs come! How secure is this waste pack when stuff full?
12-09-10, 01:01 PM
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I'm considering this lumbar pack:
https://www.ebags.com/product/mountai...rceid=mrch6617
I got to thinking that I would like to able to move the pack from side to side easily without having to undo the straps. Anyone have experience with the Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack?
https://www.ebags.com/product/mountai...rceid=mrch6617
I got to thinking that I would like to able to move the pack from side to side easily without having to undo the straps. Anyone have experience with the Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack?
12-09-10, 01:44 PM
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I use a Tommy's Gun Pack when I ride. I carry it in the front, not the back, so the term 'fanny pack' probably isn't appropriate.
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Holy cow. That Mountainsmith is the mother of all lumbar packs! I just have a little one from Nashbar for when I don't need my panniers and quick trips. Sometimes on a long training ride I take it to store my training bars, Gu, phone, etc. I prefer it in the lumbar pack over having my jersey pockets sag.
12-09-10, 04:13 PM
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I picked up one of these last year:
https://www.amazon.com/NORTH-FACE-MOU.../dp/B000T4P4YO
All I carry is my lunch, a book, some socks, small repair kit, etc. I cinches down nice and tight.
https://www.amazon.com/NORTH-FACE-MOU.../dp/B000T4P4YO
All I carry is my lunch, a book, some socks, small repair kit, etc. I cinches down nice and tight.
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It's as secure as an internal frame pack. There are straps to tension the waist belt and rear load straps in order to take up any slop and slack in the bag. The Strapette also has a chest strap for further load distribution.
12-09-10, 06:25 PM
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I'm considering this lumbar pack:
https://www.ebags.com/product/mountai...rceid=mrch6617
I got to thinking that I would like to able to move the pack from side to side easily without having to undo the straps. Anyone have experience with the Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack?
https://www.ebags.com/product/mountai...rceid=mrch6617
I got to thinking that I would like to able to move the pack from side to side easily without having to undo the straps. Anyone have experience with the Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack?
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We could go on with the dis-similarities in U.S./U.K. vocabulary (like how the UK word for cigarette is a derogatory term in the US), but can we keep this on topic? I'm interested in these types of bags as well.
As much as I dig my current mess bag, I know that it will be unbearable after the temps get above 75F again. A rack trunk could work, but I'd rather spend my money on something that could be used for other activities as well.
My main question is how wide of a belt these things have- as in are they long enough to fit around my size 38 waisted Clyde arse?
As much as I dig my current mess bag, I know that it will be unbearable after the temps get above 75F again. A rack trunk could work, but I'd rather spend my money on something that could be used for other activities as well.
My main question is how wide of a belt these things have- as in are they long enough to fit around my size 38 waisted Clyde arse?
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Topeak makes a nice fanny pack that doubles as a handlebar bag. It serves as a handlebar bag while riding, then use is as a fanny pack when walking. You can find it as a Compact Handlebar Bag on the Topeak website.
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With room to spare. The Mountainsmith packs are designed exactly like an internal frame pack, but with a smaller compartment. All of the load distribution and load stabilizing straps that one would find on a frame pack are present on the Day pack.
