How do you carry your shit?

[toast2266]

So I am recently back into Mtn biking after a pretty long hiatus (last bike was an '02 bullit). Just bought a used YT Jeffsy and have been out on few rides. Why does no one wear a camelback anymore? Seems like a good idea to carry tools, pump, keys, water, etc. Not sure why I would want to strap a bunch of stuff to my frame when I can just put it all in a camelback? Was surprised to see most riders without one.

Because they're hot, they bounce around, and for most of the riding I do, I don't need the amount of carrying capacity that a backpack offers.

[Duffman]

So I am recently back into Mtn biking after a pretty long hiatus (last bike was an '02 bullit). Just bought a used YT Jeffsy and have been out on few rides. Why does no one wear a camelback anymore? Seems like a good idea to carry tools, pump, keys, water, etc. Not sure why I would want to strap a bunch of stuff to my frame when I can just put it all in a camelback? Was surprised to see most riders without one.

I'm equally befuddled by this. When I first got back into MTB in the mid late 00s, it was all camelbacks in order to get crap off the bike and keep your bottles away from mud and muck and such. Also kept clutter and weight off the bike. It kid of amazes me people will pay an extra $2k to go from Al to Carbon and drop 2 lbs , and the put 10 lbs of crap on their frame . ( It was also what separated us from road weenies )

I'm not sure when the style changes for the cool kids.


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[J. Barron DeJong]

Because they're hot, they bounce around, and for most of the riding I do, I don't need the amount of carrying capacity that a backpack offers.

Yeah, this is why. So much more comfortable/cooler not having a pack. If I’m going to be carrying the weight anyway, I’d rather it be securely fixed to the bike rather than bouncing around on my person.

I have a Camelback (well, Osprey pack) but I’m only going to use it when I need the extra carrying capacity.

(Mud isn’t an issue I have to consider, fortunately.)

[mcski]

I like my camelback for the spine cushion it provides when I inevitable go OTB ass over tea kettle. The swear factor has never bothered me and i like having all the gear w some room for a riding jacket if needed

[muted reborn]

So I am recently back into Mtn biking after a pretty long hiatus (last bike was an '02 bullit). Just bought a used YT Jeffsy and have been out on few rides. Why does no one wear a camelback anymore? Seems like a good idea to carry tools, pump, keys, water, etc. Not sure why I would want to strap a bunch of stuff to my frame when I can just put it all in a camelback? Was surprised to see most riders without one.

As a mountain biker it's important to spend a lot of your free time agonizing and fussing over every piece of gear for maximum performance. Suspension, undies, socks, tread wear, how to carry a wallet or keys or phone, perfect sunglass tint, reach of your brakes, how much electrolyte in your water - the list is endless, especially with new improved gear coming out constantly. it is important to consume and help with bike industry feed their starving kids and also afford to design new nonsensical standards we all need to read at length on line to understand. The bike industry needs us - don't let them down with a purchase of a simple camelback they introduced decades ago, please.

[BigHerm]

Back sweat.

We're in a monsoon pattern (early) and I've started tieing my jacket to my handlebars. Roll up the body, wrap the sleeves around the bars a few times and tie it off (double overhand). Hasn't come off yet. Little fiddly to remove and replace but overall I dig.

[scrublover]

It's the GOTOS of bicycling.

I never understood why anyone would want to tape shit to their bike frame. Guessing it's part of current trendiness, like fanny packs, tall socks, goggles, or riding without gloves. Sometimes all those at once. Plus mandatory tailgate pad to scratch up your bike and truck, at the same time.

For me, it's really nice for any ride less than two hours or so to not wear a pack.

Longer than that, or when the heat/humidity require more water (or winter to carry more layers, etc.) I've a Camelbak bum bag with bladder, and a larger Osprey pack.

[AlpiNord]

For me, it's really nice for any ride less than two hours or so to not wear a pack.

Longer than that, or when the heat/humidity require more water (or winter to carry more layers, etc.) I've a Camelbak bum bag with bladder, and a larger Osprey pack.

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This. It's like wearing a Camelback on a chair lift. If you really don't need the capacity or the bulk, why bring all kinds of extra crap? Mount the stuff or carry in your clothes what you need every ride. Add the lumbar or hydration backpack as the situation dictates without swapping the everyday stuff between packs.

Out of sight & out of mind, but always there..hopefully.:

[John_B]

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This. It's like wearing a Camelback on a chair lift. If you really don't need the capacity or the bulk, why bring all kinds of extra crap? Mount the stuff or carry in your clothes what you need every ride. Add the lumbar or hydration backpack as the situation dictates without swapping the everyday stuff between packs.

Out of sight & out of mind, but always there..hopefully.:

I'm assuming you've thought of this but it may be worth taking all of the air out of your shock to verify that your rear wheel isn't going to contact your pump at bottom out.

[skaredshtles]

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[AlpiNord]

I'm assuming you've thought of this but it may be worth taking all of the air out of your shock to verify that your rear wheel isn't going to contact your pump at bottom out.

Good idea. I didn't think to take all the air out. Plan B (or D at this point) is to slide the pump upward.

[toast2266]

Good idea. I didn't think to take all the air out. Plan B (or D at this point) is to slide the pump upward.

If it's even close after letting the air out, you'll want to move the pump. There's a bottom out bumper in the shock that's hard to fully compress, even with the air let out.

[goldenboy]

Anyone have this 1st aid kit strapped to their bike? Looks pretty cool. It's the one thing I haven't figured out this summer as I ride with a pack less and less...

https://menditkits.com/products/kits/mtb-first-aid

[toast2266]

Anyone have this 1st aid kit strapped to their bike? Looks pretty cool. It's the one thing I haven't figured out this summer as I ride with a pack less and less...

https://menditkits.com/products/kits/mtb-first-aid

I'm of the opinion that if the ride's short enough that I can do it without some sort of pack, then there's no first aid supplies that I can carry that are going to make any realistic difference. At least nothing that couldn't be similarly addressed with some duct tape.

In my experience, either the injury is small enough that it can be limped out to the car and dealt with when back in civilization, or it's major enough that a little over-the-counter med kit isn't going to do much of anything.

[summit]

FAK that makes a difference on a ride, short or long: tourniquet, 3" coban roll, hemostatic gauze, duct tape, gloves, pain killers, probably a triangular bandage. Your pump, water bladder, pack, and/or a stick is your splint.

Trust me. I've been on the giving and receiving end. This kit goes in a ziploc in my top tube bag or bum pack.

[adrenalated]

FAK that makes a difference on a ride, short or long: tourniquet, 3" coban roll, hemostatic gauze, duct tape, gloves, pain killers, probably a triangular bandage. Your pump, water bladder, pack, and/or a stick is your splint.

This is basically my kit. I carry it in a little waterproof rolltop bag strapped under my seat but elsewhere on the frame would work too if you don't have enough rear tire clearance.

[muted reborn]

I'm of the opinion that if the ride's short enough that I can do it without some sort of pack, then there's no first aid supplies that I can carry that are going to make any realistic difference. At least nothing that couldn't be similarly addressed with some duct tape.

In my experience, either the injury is small enough that it can be limped out to the car and dealt with when back in civilization, or it's major enough that a little over-the-counter med kit isn't going to do much of anything.

This is the expert thread, not the moron thread. get it straight!

You're not a moron of course but that's not good advice for many reasons. Eventually I'm guessing that I'm going to see bikers with their shirts and shorts strapped to their bikes in order to avoid carrying anything. Maybe their shoes will be tied to the bottom of their seat too, who knows where this trend will go.

[summit]

It turns out that pedal pins will grip the skin of your bare feet pretty well. Worth it for the performance gain.

[goldenboy]

This is basically my kit. I carry it in a little waterproof rolltop bag strapped under my seat but elsewhere on the frame would work too if you don't have enough rear tire clearance.

That sounds pretty slick, which one? Everything I'm finding on the interwebz seems like overkill size wise.

[californiagrown]

I have a tube, multitool, levers, and CO2 cannisters wrapped up and strapped to my downtube. that plus a water bottle has me good for any ride under 2hrs which is the VAST majority of rides these days. On bigger days i wear a small pack and shove more food, water, med kit and a pump in there.

When i ride with my almost 2yr old on a Shotgun seat at the state park a couple blocks from the house i pack a diaper, shorts, cream, wipes, dogpoop bag, and animal crackers into a shitty fannypack i got at a swag tent at a work event once. Had to use it just this past weekend when he nearly blew out his diaper about 1.5 miles from the house.

[adrenalated]

That sounds pretty slick, which one? Everything I'm finding on the interwebz seems like overkill size wise.

I'm using the Wolftooth Teklite 0.6L bag but looking for a different option. It's just a tad smaller than I want (doesn't seem like a real 0.6L) and not quite as waterproof as I want for a medkit. I might end up with a small gastank style bag instead.
The Teklite is great for tool storage though.

[North]

-Tube+ flat fix tools in aforementioned Wolftooth bag
-Med Kit, snacks, and Inreach mini in Mountainsmith Sidekick fanny pack. Add .6L filter bottle (empty) for rides longer than 2.5hr. Add headlamp if something stupid is planned.
-Bottle + multitool in fancy Specialized cage
-Rain layer strapped to handlebars with Voile straps
-Phone in shorts pocket

My med kit has a tourniquet and some guaze-y things, wire mesh splint, and some extraneous items since it is also my ski kit. Really need to take a WFR and go through my kit again.

[XXX-er]

besides back sweat there is knee and elbow sweat and of course head sweat

[evdog]

That sounds pretty slick, which one? Everything I'm finding on the interwebz seems like overkill size wise.

I've got one of these from Bedrock. Can strap it to seat rails, top tube or down tube. Pretty good size for the essentials. Unless they've made it bigger, it is smaller than the pic suggests.

[adrenalated]

I've got one of these from Bedrock. Can strap it to seat rails, top tube or down tube. Pretty good size for the essentials. Unless they've made it bigger, it is smaller than the pic suggests.

Nice, thanks. Spendy, but based on dimensions, seems to be about the size I'd want (just a touch more girthy than the Wolftooth bag). And local to me.