Bum bags

Twostage

I've been using a dayglo backpack during winter (helps to keep warm) for carrying essentials. Last summer I switched to panniers. I'm contemplating a biggish bumbag instead of the racks. I've looked at a 5ltr trespass and it's borderline size wise so maybe a 7ltr ?
Anyone use bumbags for commuting ?

Shem

I use one during the summer, only a smallish one though.

I keep a few work shirts in the office and put my work on USB rather than take a laptop. I pretty much only use it for carrying cash/cards, phone, USB drive, keys and other odds and ends. It also has many pockets so I keep a small bike tool in one.

Just like this one:


It's small enough not to cause problems but large enough for all my bits. I also don't end up with a wet back from carrying a bag and sweating.

itboffin

May be get some sandals with long grey socks as well. :twisted:

Don't let the door hit you on you way over to C/General

meanredspider

I've used the Innov8 Race 4 which is really really good. Don't understand the dislike of bum/belt bags - perfect filler between rucksack and jersey pockets. Plenty of room for tools, tubes, Featherlite jacket, shirt, underwear, mobiles - but waterproof too - and I'm totally unaware of wearing it - not at all sweaty. The Race 4 is also not too socks and sandals either.

iPete

Ortlieb large 5 ltr saddle bag.

shouldbeinbed

meanredspider wrote:

<snip> Don't understand the dislike of bum/belt bags - perfect filler between rucksack and jersey pockets. Plenty of room for tools, tubes, Featherlite jacket, shirt, underwear, mobiles - but waterproof too - and I'm totally unaware of wearing it - not at all sweaty. <snip>

agree, no doubt slagged by peple that don't use 'em.

team47b

I use an EVOC waist bag, thanks all for the fashion advice on the socks and sandles i'll try that one later, it's a 2 litre one and is big enough to carry my food (we are talking complete curry and rice-no poppadoms though!) and diabetic kit etc, comfortable no sweaty back but I wouldn't want to carry a 5 litre one, I think that would be uncomfortably large.

I think at that size you need a handlebar bag (bit touring) or a humungous saddle bag, or maybe one of these:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/xtre ... aid:116208

Twostage

team47b wrote:

I use an EVOC waist bag, thanks all for the fashion advice on the socks and sandles i'll try that one later, it's a 2 litre one and is big enough to carry my food (we are talking complete curry and rice-no poppadoms though!) and diabetic kit etc, comfortable no sweaty back but I wouldn't want to carry a 5 litre one, I think that would be uncomfortably large.

I think at that size you need a handlebar bag (bit touring) or a humungous saddle bag, or maybe one of these:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/xtre ... aid:116208

I was thinking I'd need a 5 ltr one to hold my lunch and other items such as a few socks and pants and other stuff that seems to become essential. The one I looked at seemed to be borderline, maybe they expand more than I expect.

itboffin

Nope looked all over Rapha and Castelli websites and couldn't find anything fitting those descriptions :roll:

veronese68

I understand why they're called bum bags when mounted to the rear. But, when people walk around with them in front shouldn't they be called scrotums?

apreading

In America they are called 'Fanny Packs'...

Twostage

apreading wrote:

In America they are called 'Fanny Packs'...

Yes, I resisted putting that in the thread title in case it sounded like some kind of weird anatomical fight.

veronese68

apreading wrote:

In America they are called 'Fanny Packs'...

Which is daft as a fanny isn't a bag. A scrote quite clearly is.

daviesee

apreading wrote:

In America they are called 'Fanny Packs'...

Back in '79, arrived at Orlando for a youth exchange.
While in the car with hosts the 4 year old son was a bit excitied at having a foreign guest so mother told him to
"Sit on your fanny and behave".
That kind of confused me as I thought it was inappropriate language and incorrect human anatomy. :?
That was when I came to the understanding that the same words can have different meanings when travelling.

It was also on that trip when I discovered the most offensive thing that you can say to an American.

A simple "Shut up" will send them ballistic! :twisted:

DrLex

daviesee wrote:

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It was also on that trip when I discovered the most offensive thing that you can say to an American.

A simple "Shut up" will send them ballistic! :twisted:

Asking "can I bum a fag off you?" will also garner you some queer looks.

Ben6899

daviesee wrote:

A simple "Shut up" will send them ballistic! :twisted:

Because of the Constitution or some other bollocks, the average Seppo thinks they can say what they like and shoot anyone who looks at them funny.

So the temerity you have to display to tell one of our Transatlantic friends to 'shut up' is quite something.

Initialised

I used to use a bum bag to store a big ass chain when I cycled in London in my late teens. I've since matured and seen the error of my childish ways.

SimonAH

Say "can I come in your house" in a sarf London accent to an American girl and much hilarity ensues :-D

I use a small ( 1L? ) black waterproof bumbag for bits when riding. Big enough for wallet, phone, keys, tools etc. Ideal and also excellent when flying as you just unclip it at security so none of that tipping out of pockets malarky.

walkingbootweather

I've got a really big bum bag. That is to say a bag of large volume, which I wear around my waist, rather than a bag to cover my more than ample rear, however now that you mention it........

I can fit a lock, spare tube, tools, snack, windproof, phone, wallet, keys, etc. in with ease. It is useful when I need to move about upon reaching my destination e.g. trips to pub, or to the park with the kids. Much better that a sweaty back from a rucksack. More often than not I'll bungee it to the rack rather than wear in the traditional way. For commuting and carrying more stuff I'll take panniers every time.

Twostage

Had another look at the 5 litre one and I think it is going to be big enough for lunch and stuff. Just need to choose one now.