Hi all, I see lot of folks have pack on their waist as opposed to backpack. Is there a benefit? And if you have to carry stuff, why not bike mounted pack? The reason I ask is last ride I had, 50 or so miles, even light backpack got pretty damn heavy towards the end...
It keeps the weight lower and won't strain you like throwing something on your back. It's a good way to go if you pack light. It really is preference though. Some people aren't man enough for a fanny pack lol. You could load your bike to if you trust it's secure and you can fit everything you need
I like my Klim backpack but if you fill the bladder all the way it is pretty heavy as well. Sure is nice to grab some water without stopping tho. That seems like the one downside to a fanny.
I could never carry what I need in a waist pack and so the day pack. Shorter loops and no need for lunch, more water, extra layers and tools, a waist pack though is probably good to have. Really comes down to preference for that ride. Maybe a camelback or similar and tool belt also.
I switched to a fanny pack this year and absolutely love it. I even carry my water in there (a 1L bladder). I keep my tool wrap ont he rear fender, tire repair ont he front and everything else in my fanny bag. I have found this to be way easier on my body and less fatigued at the end of the day. I can dig up the brand and model tonight - I got mine at Sierra Trading - it was a premium hiker day fanny pack - about $40 if I recall and very well made.
I´ve always used a back pack. When it gets too heavy, I loosen the straps and it sits on the back of the bike and takes the weight off.
I use both. Tools in the fanny pack, food, water, and light coat in the back pack. Distributed the weight better.
I am the same way. The fanny packs work great for tools and have cool compartments for stuff. I use a Camelback for water, snacks, jackets, water filter etc.. Best of both worlds.
all the oz riders check in....about our u s named fanny pack.....i like wattsy's butt bag moniker better, and he alway wore his up front.
Fanny pack (bum bag) for tools. You never see a racer carrying anything on the bike, they always carry it on themselves. I blindly assume they know better than me. I also wear a small camelbak on basically all my rides. In there I carry water, snacks, wallet, phone, a tiny first aid kit, and maybe dry gloves or an extra layer. On long rides (like riding in Mexico, out west, etc) I have carried a full size backpack (like a daypack hiking pack) with a hydration bladder, and carried my tool kit inside the pack, along with food, clothing, etc. I don't like this setup in a race or a ride when I'm gettin' after it because the big pack restricts my movement more than a small camelbak and toolkit.
I am going to try small pack on rear of the bike for tools and heavy stuff..and smal camelback for water, food and such.. I just think funny pack is not good for lower back.. Thanks everybody!
Both here also , Klim belt is awesome has place s for tools and maps phone and so on , carry my tow rope ,water, tire repair kit and first aid kit in back pack , shortest trail rides I do are 50 -60 miles and doesn't bother me at all.
I wear my bum bag facing front and a camel back with wet slicker.Spare tube and irons on the front guard in a special pouch. BTW in the UK, NZ and OZ a Fanny is something that girls have and boys don't. Always get a chuckle when an American says he has a sore -----.
We could make lots of jokes regarding the contextual use of the word "Fanny" + Pack. Back on track... I personally find anything hanging off my upper body while riding besides a jacket or armour is annoying. The Wolfman Enduro tank bag is awesome for the day ride basics - tools, water bottle, phone wallet and a snack. Fits all that and keeps the weight off your body. It fits so well between your legs it does not interfere with riding at all. I also find that here in our summers anything on your back that stops ventilation can make you overheat badly, even a camel pack.
I should have somewhere. Ill dig it out this evening. It fit really well. The front loop went up under the head stock and the side straps pull tightly on the vertical frame struts that run parallel with your legs.
