Interesting Solution to Wrinkled Clothes
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Interesting Solution to Wrinkled Clothes
I carry a shirt and occasionally a pair of slacks, but if you carry more:
This Commuting Backpack Is Designed Not to Wrinkle Your Work Clothes - CityLab
This Commuting Backpack Is Designed Not to Wrinkle Your Work Clothes - CityLab
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Been rolling my own clothes for years, man.
I roll them up together, put them in a dry bag if rainy, or other nylon stuff sack and shove them in my pannier. I also do it for travelling, takes up less space since you have to take the time to roll them and it keeps them organized. Some weeks I even roll a weeks worth of stuff and have it ready to pack and roll out.
I have always wanted to design a ... nevermind do not want my idea to get stolen, though it is probably made already.
I roll them up together, put them in a dry bag if rainy, or other nylon stuff sack and shove them in my pannier. I also do it for travelling, takes up less space since you have to take the time to roll them and it keeps them organized. Some weeks I even roll a weeks worth of stuff and have it ready to pack and roll out.
I have always wanted to design a ... nevermind do not want my idea to get stolen, though it is probably made already.
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Funny that the company is Tasmanian, I learned to roll my clothes when I was taking an extended trip to Australia/NZ
You can definitely get a lot more bang for your international baggage fee buck by rolling clothes. Makes sense it would work for commutes too. Very cool
You can definitely get a lot more bang for your international baggage fee buck by rolling clothes. Makes sense it would work for commutes too. Very cool
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I roll my clothes, but need to squeeze them in a much smaller bag so its really a fold and roll. Maybe my technique isn't good but there is still some wrinkling of shirts. Fine for normal days in the office, but not for the days I need to dress more formal to visit clients.
I actually would be interested in a bag like this for these days, as currently if I need to dress up or wear a suite I take the bus instead of bike.
That said I have a few hold backs on this one
1. Its awfully expensive for a bag I wouldn't use daily. Even may daily commute bag cost much less.
2. I Prefer 2 strap backpacks with even weight distribution, so I wonder how comfortable this would be (may be fine just don't know).
3. Why did they put the high vis color inside vs outside? Not a dealbreaker and my current bag is dark colored, but would bright outside be better for visibility while biking?
Really curious if anyone has seen or tried one.
I actually would be interested in a bag like this for these days, as currently if I need to dress up or wear a suite I take the bus instead of bike.
That said I have a few hold backs on this one
1. Its awfully expensive for a bag I wouldn't use daily. Even may daily commute bag cost much less.
2. I Prefer 2 strap backpacks with even weight distribution, so I wonder how comfortable this would be (may be fine just don't know).
3. Why did they put the high vis color inside vs outside? Not a dealbreaker and my current bag is dark colored, but would bright outside be better for visibility while biking?
Really curious if anyone has seen or tried one.
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That could be an every day option for me, but still not great for the rare days I need to wear a suite.
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I keep my suits at work and just walk them over to the dry cleaner when they need cleaning.
What I carry daily is shirt, undies, socks, belt, etc and i use the folder.
Shirt stays wrinkle free and everything stays together.
Sometimes I throw a pair of slacks in too if I need something different at work, and those stay wrinkle free too.
What I carry daily is shirt, undies, socks, belt, etc and i use the folder.
Shirt stays wrinkle free and everything stays together.
Sometimes I throw a pair of slacks in too if I need something different at work, and those stay wrinkle free too.
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I just fold my clothes neatly (had a part time job at a drycleaners when I was younger) before putting them in the pannier. No problems when they come out on the other end.
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Turns out they have a backpack version of the wingman too, eliminating one of my personal concerns.
You can get it from bike tires direct in the US
Bicycling products by Henty - BikeTiresDirect
You can get it from bike tires direct in the US
Bicycling products by Henty - BikeTiresDirect
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When I had to take my dress blues into work,I used one of these:
Nashbar Commuter Garment Pannier - Normal Shipping Ground
Requires a rack,but works quite well.
Nashbar Commuter Garment Pannier - Normal Shipping Ground
Requires a rack,but works quite well.
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I work at a super casual, geeky place desperate to reduce turnover, so the mgmt types turn a blind eye to dress codes if you're decent.
Mgmt is just glad I take the time to change, unlike a number of people who come straight from the gym or go immediately afterwards.
I get bonus points for arranging to shower at the gym, even.
(I roll my clothes into panniers)
Mgmt is just glad I take the time to change, unlike a number of people who come straight from the gym or go immediately afterwards.
I get bonus points for arranging to shower at the gym, even.
(I roll my clothes into panniers)
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It could be my method of rolling...does anyone have tips on the most effective methods of rolling and then packing in a backpack or pannier? Are there good videos, etc to explain this?
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+2, I use the Eagle Creek in the summer for shirt, pants, socks, underclothes. The rest of the year I try to commute in business casual. I hope never to have to work somewhere where I need a suit jacket frequently. :-)







