Suit pannier
lucasf09
Posts: 160
Hey guys,
I am starting a job were I need to wear a suit, and would like to commute by bike, but not in a suit.
Does anyone know if there are any decent suit panniers (already googled it for you jokers).
In some forums (in particular one here) someone recommended a eagle creek pack it, or something like that, but they are no longer produced.
Before you recommend driving in on Monday to replace suits, etc, I do not have access to a car. Also, even if I did, I would want to be able to do the change without having to use a car, and sit in traffic for an hour every Monday.
I am starting a job were I need to wear a suit, and would like to commute by bike, but not in a suit.
Does anyone know if there are any decent suit panniers (already googled it for you jokers).
In some forums (in particular one here) someone recommended a eagle creek pack it, or something like that, but they are no longer produced.
Before you recommend driving in on Monday to replace suits, etc, I do not have access to a car. Also, even if I did, I would want to be able to do the change without having to use a car, and sit in traffic for an hour every Monday.
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Have you ruled out keeping the main items in the office, trousers, jacket, betls, shoes etc?0
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My idea was to take a suit on Monday say, with a spare set of trousers/shirt for the week, and then bring everything back to clean on Friday, or something.
Or as some people suggested, taking one set of clothes on Monday, and picking up dirty and taking in new clothes the following Monday (normally done so in a car). But regardless of the exact coordination of the changing of clothes, etc, I will need to be able to carry clean suits to work at least once a week (the dirty stuff can be scrunched up as it will be washed and ironed anyway.)0 -
Jacket is a bit of a nightmare to fold up, but usually you can get away with leaving it in the office.
I just fold my trousers (into 3rds) and shop fold my shirt in a backpack which seems to do the trick. Once it is padded out with a towel/shoes/laptop etc it wont slide down and get scrunched up at the bottom0 -
Eagle Creek Pack-It Folders still seem to be available, random link to a retailer:
http://www.penrithsurvival.com/buy.aspx ... 344446.htm
These are great for trousers / shirt, but no use for a suit jacket. As others have said, leave the jacket (and shoes) at work otherwise it will end up a crumpled mess!
Rufus.0 -
Ive got an altura full suit pannier. had it for a few years now & never seen another one so they may have stopped doing them. its a good size; I use it as my long weekend bag;& it has decent heel clearance for a big square pannier0
