Fanny pack?
04-08-16, 09:33 PM
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I used to use a fanny pack to carry my lunch when I rode to work. I stopped because on Friday I would drive to work and would just leave a weeks worth of food in my locker.
04-09-16, 10:54 AM
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Although I don't use a fanny pack (or bum bag in some places where "fanny" is a naughty word) for bike riding, I have used one in situations where I need to carry more stuff than my pants pockets can hold but I don't want to wear a back pack. I think they're handy items.
Now, why they're considered bad taste for cyclists.... yea, I don't use one: I use jersey pockets for the transient items (keys, phone, food) and a saddle bag for the permanent items (multi tool, tube, tire repair, etc.). But why not use a fanny pack for the same stuff? That way you don't need to remember to move the pack from bike to bike, or as I do, have a different pack for each bike. You just remember to grab your fanny pack for each ride, throw in the transient stuff and you're on your way. Plus you don't have to worry about the saddle bag being stolen if you park your bike. Although I don't use one, I don't really see a down side to using one on a bike.
As for brand: I've never sought out a recommended brand. I just go to a store that carries them and find one that has compartments that seem to make sense for the stuff I carry. Generic, "name brand", whatever.
Now, why they're considered bad taste for cyclists.... yea, I don't use one: I use jersey pockets for the transient items (keys, phone, food) and a saddle bag for the permanent items (multi tool, tube, tire repair, etc.). But why not use a fanny pack for the same stuff? That way you don't need to remember to move the pack from bike to bike, or as I do, have a different pack for each bike. You just remember to grab your fanny pack for each ride, throw in the transient stuff and you're on your way. Plus you don't have to worry about the saddle bag being stolen if you park your bike. Although I don't use one, I don't really see a down side to using one on a bike.
As for brand: I've never sought out a recommended brand. I just go to a store that carries them and find one that has compartments that seem to make sense for the stuff I carry. Generic, "name brand", whatever.
04-09-16, 10:58 AM
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You can get decent quality but small sized fanny packs on eBay or Amazon.
04-09-16, 05:27 PM
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After over 20 years as an RN, I have accumulated several fanny packs. (That phrase, "fanny pack", means something else entirely in parts of the UK, BTW!) I have cut the straps off a couple of old ones and attached velcro straps in their place. They make decent handlebar bags.
04-10-16, 07:13 AM
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I'm mostly a mountain biker so I am used to a backpack. I have too many vintage road bikes to put bags and tools on each bike so I've been experimenting with a fanny pack. Plus most of the bikes do not have water bottle cage mounts.
This bag is amazing - well designed, adjustments for everything, fits well. Will hold a water bottle if required, the other water bottle pouch holds a camera and/or tissues you can reach while riding. Room for tools, pump, keys, wallet and phone. And a bright color for visibility.
This bag is amazing - well designed, adjustments for everything, fits well. Will hold a water bottle if required, the other water bottle pouch holds a camera and/or tissues you can reach while riding. Room for tools, pump, keys, wallet and phone. And a bright color for visibility.
04-10-16, 07:18 AM
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04-10-16, 07:19 AM
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04-10-16, 10:01 AM
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Personally I prefer using bags mounted on the bike, dislike back packs, and loathe jersey pockets, but all the opinions against fanny packs actually highlight their potential practicality, and usefulness.
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It amazes me what some people will learn to live with for the sake of image.
04-11-16, 11:04 AM
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Fanny pack? I only wear one with my light blue satin track suit.
04-11-16, 06:07 PM
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It's not a FANNY PACK, it's a LOW-SLUNG FABRIC STORAGE DEVICE.
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04-12-16, 01:56 PM
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I just toss needed things in my sporran. Be careful to not wear your evening fur sporran out in the day or your day sporran if riding at night however!
04-13-16, 08:26 AM
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