Waist packs or saddle bags

hopeful

Which is better for a road bike (by 'better' I mean which gets in the way less): a waist pack or a saddle bag thingy? Does anyone have recommendations for any particular type of one or the other?
Thanks.

penugent

I have limited use of a waist pack - they hold more than most saddle bags, but I found that I was too aware of having something strapped around my middle and it increased body heat somewhat. I prefer a small saddlebag, which I don't notice on the bike.

Pete
(Not reckless, just fast)

JWSurrey

I prefer saddlebags/seatpacks - I detest having a sweaty bag on my back.
Just bought a Topeak large aero wedge bag, with a "garage door" opening.
It's big enough to squeeze in puncture kit, 700c tube, 5x8" jacket, allen keys, levers, 'phone. Not much left over though.

I also have waist pack that's designed to hang down behind from a belt.
It's more comfy than I remember. (KF Explorer is the brand - quite cheap construction). Less sweaty and uncomfortable as it hangs down over the back of my shorts, rather than on the back, with 2 water bottle holders either side. It does however block full use of my jersey's back pockets.

DLB

saddle bag then if you decide you really need more space get a waist pack

*** Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're probably right ***

Unknown

I use a saddle pack, and anything else I need to carry fits in the jersey pockets.
That's what they're there for.

alecstilleyedye

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by powenb</i>

I use a saddle pack, and anything else I need to carry fits in the jersey pockets.
That's what they're there for.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">well said[:)]

if i had a better signature, i'd use that instead

The Bosscp

The cheap type of saddle bag are what I find to be best, because they just attach with two straps rather than a plastic slidy thing that bolts to the seat's rails. They sell in decathlon for about seven quid.

Unknown

I still use a bum bag for mountain biking...you can use it to keep most of the mud off your a**e and it holds everything I need normally. In winter I can even strap spare clothes to it.

However on the road bikes I have switched over to saddle bags(Topeak and Carradice) and anything extra can go in jersey pockets.

hopeful

Thanks, folks. Looks like the saddle bag's the thing. Thanks for the recommendations.

All the best.