How do you carry your shit?

[adrenalated]

I strap everything to my frame bruh, including the Bluetooth speaker. #enduro4lyfe

Most of the gear lists above are notably lacking in a first aid kit.

[homemadesalsa]

I strap everything to my frame bruh, including the Bluetooth speaker. #enduro4lyfe

Most of the gear lists above are notably lacking in a first aid kit.

Ya we came across a friend and her dog deep in the backcountry. Dog had been ripped apart by something (animal or sharp branch) and would have bled out without all 4 of our combined first aid kits. Lots of other stories but that one stuck. As a thank you she and her husband bought us pizza and big bags of tape and coban.

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[volklpowdermaniac]

All bikes have a bc strap with essentials including multi tool co2 and tube.

Short rides (0-4 hours, especially on trails I know we’ll): bottles on the frame and in bib pockets, food scattered in pockets and everything else needed goes in some pocket- this is 87% of my riding and it’s amazing, seriously y’all need to get on the bib liner game , they make em with proper fly now so it’s a lot less PITA. Cut my pack usage nearly 100%

Rides longer then 4 EVOC hip pack-
Rides really long all day or multi day use an evoc back pack

Those last two are especially if I’m going somewhere remote they both have emergency water tabs and Bivy, headlamp etc.

I’ve really tried to simply the last few years and it’s been awesome

[toast2266]

Minor rant on this topic. A bunch of bikes I've owned, both past and present, have to mounting bolts under the top tube (water bottle mount spacing). I want a little bracket that screws in there, and a little pouch that attaches to the bracket that's just big enough to carry a tube, a co2, and a tube. And I want it to be super easy to remove so I can swap it between bikes.

This seems like it should be simple and common, but no one makes it. Some companies (wolftooth) make a larger bag to go on those mounts, but that's too big. Some companies make a strap that goes on the mounts, but a strap doesn't carry all that stuff well, and mud eventually abrades the tube.

So to any companies reading this: make me a little tool pouch and bracket for under the top tube. And do it quick before I just make my own.

[beaterdit]

^^^That would be handy. Those bosses are otherwise useless for real offroad use. We put bottles with straps there for touring on our hardtails but that's about it.

For carrying my shit, up to about 2-3 hours, depending on conditions, I use the Camelbak Repack hydration hip pack. It carries 1.5L of water well, and tools, snacks, and a (very) small first aid kit. Not really enough room for a decent jacket in there without overstuffing it and making it uncomfortable so I strap that to the frame when needed. I've used two generations of Evoc and Camelbak packs and this one wears the best for me, with the first gen Evoc being the runner-up. The Camelbak has decent sized hip pockets on both sides for stuff you want handy like phone and snacks, this is key for me.

For longer than that or when I need more shit, I carry an Ergon backpack. Just replaced my old BX3 with a new BX3 EVO. Great packs, you can set it up to ride low so it won't hit the back of your head when jumping. Carries 3 liters well plus all the gear you need for a day in any conditions, and it's expandable for use as an overnight pack in a pinch. Huge hip pockets fit a lot of shit, again, key.

[geomorph]

I have a Dakine Hot Laps Gripper on a Wolftooth B-Rad plate that holds tube, lever, multi-tool and CO2 on for every ride plus a bottle in the cage for most rides. Longer rides a hip pack with a layer, extra bottle and food come along. I find the Dakine/Woftooth combo is a pretty ideal combo for the little extra mount point, since it protects most of the stuff from dirt/sun but also tightens down nice and snug. Only downside is there's a bit of extra strap at the end, but I could just trim that down a bit with some scissors.

[Andeh]

Minor rant on this topic. A bunch of bikes I've owned, both past and present, have to mounting bolts under the top tube (water bottle mount spacing). I want a little bracket that screws in there, and a little pouch that attaches to the bracket that's just big enough to carry a tube, a co2, and a tube. And I want it to be super easy to remove so I can swap it between bikes.

This seems like it should be simple and common, but no one makes it. Some companies (wolftooth) make a larger bag to go on those mounts, but that's too big. Some companies make a strap that goes on the mounts, but a strap doesn't carry all that stuff well, and mud eventually abrades the tube.

So to any companies reading this: make me a little tool pouch and bracket for under the top tube. And do it quick before I just make my own.

I feel like I've seen a Fidlock based storage pouch before, but can't recall who made it.

[toast2266]

I feel like I've seen a Fidlock based storage pouch before, but can't recall who made it.

I'm just looking to carry the stuff that everyone brings on every ride, cleanly mounted to the frame on the mounts that like 70% of bikes have. Someone's *gotta* make that. But I haven't found it yet.

[geomorph]

Oh, also, keys and phone go in zippered pockets in the shirt or shorts. Not enough companies making shirts with zippered pockets. I've got a couple from Pearl Izumi but would love to find others.

[VTskibum]

For 90% of my rides, <2 hrs. Run spare tubes & 1 bottle on bike, w backcountry research tulbag loaded w co2/tools/quick-link/patches/plugs in small pouch that I can fit in a bib liner pocket.

Longer than that I’ve been using Dakine hip pack w extra bottle holder. W extra tools and snacks. Swat/bibs w pockets make carrying extra stuff pretty easy.


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[frorider]

Has anyone mentioned a sawyer water filter and a CNOC water bag? Game changers for the ‘fuck that 3L camelbak’ thing. I have a large water bottle on the frame, a mini tool tucked into either my OneUp pump or steerer tube (depending on bike), and the CNOC goes in a small frame bag or a small dakine fanny pack. 5, 7, 9 hr rides with a lake or creek plan. It’s interesting how hydrated you get when you have a bottomless supply of water.

Most of my riding is in NorCal, UT, OR, WA, BC. AZ would force me to get out my camelbak….

[ZomblibulaX]

Fix it stix on the bike; bottle cage bracket makes it simple to swap between bikes. Tube strapped to the frame.

Shorts have pockets and carry everything else, (bits for fix it stix, compact chain breaker I ripped off another multi tool, 2x CO2, tire levers, quick link, tire patch, a few zip ties, 2x 3" pads and some med tape, and a buff because they're handy) and I never notice it on the ride. Don't wear jerseys, just ride in snap button shirts from Walmart because they're cheap, dry fast, stay cool, look clean when they're not and have a couple pockets for snackies.

I'll ride with a pack if I need to, half day or better. When I was riding for work it was forty pounds of every god damn part and tool you could think of plus a full first aid kit plus extra water and food for clients because they always ran out and I'm done with it. But now that my bike only has one bottle cage I may have to resort to a fanny pack.

[grabtindy]

Minor rant on this topic. A bunch of bikes I've owned, both past and present, have to mounting bolts under the top tube (water bottle mount spacing). I want a little bracket that screws in there, and a little pouch that attaches to the bracket that's just big enough to carry a tube, a co2, and a tube. And I want it to be super easy to remove so I can swap it between bikes.

This seems like it should be simple and common, but no one makes it. Some companies (wolftooth) make a larger bag to go on those mounts, but that's too big. Some companies make a strap that goes on the mounts, but a strap doesn't carry all that stuff well, and mud eventually abrades the tube.

So to any companies reading this: make me a little tool pouch and bracket for under the top tube. And do it quick before I just make my own.

These guys make a few variations on the theme: https://76projects.com/collections/shop-on-bike-storage
I've had good luck with their stuff over the last couple years.

[powcom]

I'm just looking to carry the stuff that everyone brings on every ride, cleanly mounted to the frame on the mounts that like 70% of bikes have. Someone's *gotta* make that. But I haven't found it yet.

Toast, I can’t even cut and paste. Google granite design portaledge. They make a version of what I think you are after and a nifty one that mounts beneath your h20 bottle. Is this what you’re after?

[toast2266]

These guys make a few variations on the theme: https://76projects.com/collections/shop-on-bike-storage
I've had good luck with their stuff over the last couple years.

Nice, thanks. Those are definitely the closest to what I'm thinking of that I've seen.

Toast, I can’t even cut and paste. Google granite design portaledge. They make a version of what I think you are after and a nifty one that mounts beneath your h20 bottle. Is this what you’re after?

That's the basic idea, but I want an enclosed bag. Every time I've used just a strap, the tube gets muddy and gets a hole abraded into it over time. And I've found any tools in a strap like to work themselves out. So what I really want is a little roll top bag (with a compression strap to keep everything snug) that clicks into a mount on the bosses. And then I want a second mount, so I can easily swap the bag between bikes.

I would also be satisfied with a little bag that attaches to the mount via strap (that can also double as the compression strap). But it can't be velcro, because I'll be undoing the strap every time I switch it to a different bike, and velcro will crap out in a year or so.

So basically, I'm just being very picky.

[Eluder]

Nice, thanks. Those are definitely the closest to what I'm thinking of that I've seen.




That's the basic idea, but I want an enclosed bag. Every time I've used just a strap, the tube gets muddy and gets a hole abraded into it over time. And I've found any tools in a strap like to work themselves out. So what I really want is a little roll top bag (with a compression strap to keep everything snug) that clicks into a mount on the bosses. And then I want a second mount, so I can easily swap the bag between bikes.

I would also be satisfied with a little bag that attaches to the mount via strap (that can also double as the compression strap). But it can't be velcro, because I'll be undoing the strap every time I switch it to a different bike, and velcro will crap out in a year or so.

So basically, I'm just being very picky.

[toast2266]

Gallon ziploc is way too big. Even a quart is too big.

Gonna need a custom sized ziploc.

[Eluder]

Gonna need a custom sized ziploc.

As long as you don't mind buying 100 or so...

[Dee Hubbs]

That's the basic idea, but I want an enclosed bag. Every time I've used just a strap, the tube gets muddy and gets a hole abraded into it over time. And I've found any tools in a strap like to work themselves out. So what I really want is a little roll top bag (with a compression strap to keep everything snug) that clicks into a mount on the bosses. And then I want a second mount, so I can easily swap the bag between bikes.

I would also be satisfied with a little bag that attaches to the mount via strap (that can also double as the compression strap). But it can't be velcro, because I'll be undoing the strap every time I switch it to a different bike, and velcro will crap out in a year or so.

I built this exact thing for my wife's bike, I'll get photos in the morning.
Zippered pouch/bag/with rubber strap, attached to the extra bottle cage bolt by the seat post/bottom bracket.
Holds tube, C02s, multitool ect.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Needs more anti-pack rant!

All the Pit Vipers and Fanny Packs in the world, can't not make it "just riding your bike".

Grab the Camelback, take the warm clothes as needed and pedal. Just beware, you'll really have nothing to talk about outside the Sprinter at the Kokopelli trailhead however.

[Roxtar]

I managed to find another (discontinued) Shimano Unzen 4. It has the best stay-in-place-without-bouncing attachment system of any pack I've tried.
It's also the perfect size; fits everything I need with no room to spare.
When this one dies, I'll try the USWE, which has a very similar system.

[Andeh]

For 90% of my riding, bike carry is fine. Water bottle (both my Nomad and Levo fit a 24oz bottle) and OneUp EDC in the steerer tube. Burly tires and hardly any rocks mean I don't worry about flats. The Nomad has a frame storage pouch that I've got some lightweight stuff in but never use (bandaids & antiseptic wipes, zip ties, chapstick, mini bottle of chain lube). I am considering getting a tiny strap-on bag for the Levo for a similar setup on it.

For shorter rides where I need to carry a bit more crap (like wallet & keys), I'm liking the Dakine Hot Laps Stealth waist belt. I don't like wearing bibs, and don't like having bulky stuff in my pockets. If I need to bring a Towhee bungee for shuttling someone with the ebike, the Dakine is a bit too small and I use a Camelbak Podium waist belt instead.

For rides 3+ hours, or Sierras / Northstar, I usually add on a CamelBak or Evoc vest with a 1.5L bladder. Between that and the water bottle, that's plenty of hydration, especially with a Nuun tablet in the bottle. The vest doesn't move around at all, and has just enough room for a tool roll with a few extras like Tubolito and patch kit, a windbreaker, a small first aid kit, and maybe 1-2 bars/shot blocks. The Camelbak is a little bit more breathable, but stuff falls out of the non-zippered front pocket, so I prefer the Evoc mostly.

[Andeh]

Nice, thanks. Those are definitely the closest to what I'm thinking of that I've seen.




That's the basic idea, but I want an enclosed bag. Every time I've used just a strap, the tube gets muddy and gets a hole abraded into it over time. And I've found any tools in a strap like to work themselves out. So what I really want is a little roll top bag (with a compression strap to keep everything snug) that clicks into a mount on the bosses. And then I want a second mount, so I can easily swap the bag between bikes.

I would also be satisfied with a little bag that attaches to the mount via strap (that can also double as the compression strap). But it can't be velcro, because I'll be undoing the strap every time I switch it to a different bike, and velcro will crap out in a year or so.

So basically, I'm just being very picky.

Occam Apex BOA strap + 76 Projects Piggy Pouch?

[toast2266]

Occam Apex BOA strap + 76 Projects Piggy Pouch?

Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking. I might even have one of those straps lying around. USWE makes a nice looking little tool pouch too.

Although I'm anxiously awaiting Dee's picture of the setup he made for his wife.

[Meconium]

DYNAFIT - ENDURO 12 trail running vest, phone in rear facing thigh pocket and a road weenie top-tube bullet pouch bag thing mounted upside down on lower down tube. (Tube and Lever)

Trail running vest has this convertible roll down ski poll holster that is perfect for small hand saw or hand pruner.