Carry daily clothes

Harp

I've been commuting for 10 years or so and have the luxury of having a locker where I work in which I keep a dozen shirts / 4 pairs of trousers , some shoes etc. My wife works in the same place and she brings my clothes in by car which I then hang in my locker.
I'm going to be moving to a new location and will not have a locker or a wife to bring my stuff in.

I don't need to wear shirt / tie etc but like to be smart.
Any of you guys in the same predicament that could offer some advice as to how to carry clothes daily ?

Will be 17 miles each way so it need to be waterproof
Thanks.

inkz

I use a carradice saddle bag.

Only issue is shirts can be a bit creased, so if you can take them in advance and hang them for a couple of days, it helps.

zx6man

My mrs works same place too. I bring a weeks worth in, No locker, just folded in drawers, although its just jeans and t-shirts.

goonersi

I bring my clothes in once a week in a rucksack and then take the dirty ones home the same day. Not a shirt & tie job, so a couple of pairs of jeans and some polo shirts. They live under the desk in an archiving box until needed.

As for transporting them - I try and pick a dry day, but if wet, then I have a waterproof cover for the rucksack, but stil double up with carrier bags inside!

danlikesbikes

Harp wrote:

I've been commuting for 10 years or so and have the luxury of having a locker where I work in which I keep a dozen shirts / 4 pairs of trousers , some shoes etc. My wife works in the same place and she brings my clothes in by car which I then hang in my locker.
I'm going to be moving to a new location and will not have a locker or a wife to bring my stuff in.

I don't need to wear shirt / tie etc but like to be smart.
Any of you guys in the same predicament that could offer some advice as to how to carry clothes daily ?

Will be 17 miles each way so it need to be waterproof
Thanks.

Had the same thing - now I just keep a box (think we bought from Ikea) under my desk with pants, socks, shoes & trousers folded up. Then just hang my shirts on hangers under the desk too, in my draws are my ties, cuff links & toiletries. Just leave my suit jacket on a hanger on the coat rack. I then just drive to the office once every 2 weeks and replace the shirts, pants, socks & trousers & take the worn clothes home with me every day in a small rucksack that I carry all my food in.

zx6man

I have thought about the "no clothes approach at work" but don't think it would go down too well.

shouldbeinbed

rolling shirts makes for less creases than traditionally folded

Flubsterunited

+1 on the rolled shirts, and jeans/trousers for that matter!

fatsmoker

I bring shirt and trousers, undies and spare socks every day in a pannier bag. Roll rather than fold the shirt and trousers. They don't weigh much.

nehal

Rolling also allows you to pack more efficiently I find so you may be able to take everything (or a few days worth atleast) in your bag. Although I guess it depends how much you worry about additional weight. Shirts are pretty light, trousers could be quite dense e.g. jeans.

Harp

Thanks guys
The rolling and keeping stuff under my desk in a box is a good :idea:

Kieran_Burns

Danlikesbikes wrote:

Had the same thing - now I just keep a box (think we bought from Ikea) under my desk with pants, socks, shoes & trousers folded up. Then just hang my shirts on hangers under the desk too, in my draws are my ties, cuff links & toiletries. Just leave my suit jacket on a hanger on the coat rack. I then just drive to the office once every 2 weeks and replace the shirts, pants, socks & trousers & take the worn clothes home with me every day in a small rucksack that I carry all my food in.

Hang on, hang on - you have 2 WEEK old underpants under your desk?????? :shock: 2 WEEKS?????

Do you get increasingly less visitors in a 2 week cycle? After 7 days do people start getting the gas masks out???

t4tomo

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Danlikesbikes wrote:

Had the same thing - now I just keep a box (think we bought from Ikea) under my desk with pants, socks, shoes & trousers folded up. Then just hang my shirts on hangers under the desk too, in my draws are my ties, cuff links & toiletries. Just leave my suit jacket on a hanger on the coat rack. I then just drive to the office once every 2 weeks and replace the shirts, pants, socks & trousers & take the worn clothes home with me every day in a small rucksack that I carry all my food in.

Hang on, hang on - you have 2 WEEK old underpants under your desk?????? :shock: 2 WEEKS?????

Do you get increasingly less visitors in a 2 week cycle? After 7 days do people start getting the gas masks out???

you need to learn to read before firing off your wit

godders1

I use a carradice saddle bag with the bagman support. Expensive but bomb proof, will last many years and surprisingly waterproof too.

Easy iron shirts crease a lot less.

Benjo74

I manage it just about with two rear panniers. In one I put my shoes and clean towel (at the start of the week), undies and socks and a carefully folded pair of trousers on top. In the other I put a carefully folded suit jacket and a carefully folded shirt (same kind of folded as you see on shop shelves). This way neither pannier bag is full, which feels a bit like overkill for what I carry, but it means the shirt and suit aren't that creased when I get to work (8 mile ride).

When I get there, I shake out some of the creases in the shirt and hang it up while I shower. By the time I'm at my desk it is acceptable. That said, I'd be keen to hear a better solution as I fancy a pannier-free ride in, but rucksacks for me always result in creased clothes.

I used to work at a place with a nearby shirt laundry service. I could drop off a batch of shirts and they would wash and iron them for about £1.50 each. I could also hang them in the office so they were good to go each morning, but the new job means nowhere to keep them, so I have resorted back to taking in daily shirts. Not ideal, but I get over it.

cookeeemonster

Benjo74 wrote:

I manage it just about with two rear panniers. In one I put my shoes and clean towel (at the start of the week), undies and socks and a carefully folded pair of trousers on top. In the other I put a carefully folded suit jacket and a carefully folded shirt (same kind of folded as you see on shop shelves). This way neither pannier bag is full, which feels a bit like overkill for what I carry, but it means the shirt and suit aren't that creased when I get to work (8 mile ride).

When I get there, I shake out some of the creases in the shirt and hang it up while I shower. By the time I'm at my desk it is acceptable. That said, I'd be keen to hear a better solution as I fancy a pannier-free ride in, but rucksacks for me always result in creased clothes.

I used to work at a place with a nearby shirt laundry service. I could drop off a batch of shirts and they would wash and iron them for about £1.50 each. I could also hang them in the office so they were good to go each morning, but the new job means nowhere to keep them, so I have resorted back to taking in daily shirts. Not ideal, but I get over it.

Expensive but it'll keep your suit crease free if you still wanna go the rucksack route: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/wingman-suit-bag-review/

The Rookie

Due to work needs I have to drive to work at least once a fortnight, so keep enough clothes under my desk to cover that time.....

edhornby

there are videos on youtube with lessons on how to fold a suit jacket

alidaf

I have a revolution rucksack that I carry my grundies, trousers, top and a spare pair of socks in case I get wet on the way in, plus lunch and some work stuff. I also carry in a fresh towel and flannel on the first commute of the week. I leave a pair of shoes at work because I only use them for work. I actually walk around the office in my socks unless it is cold! I don't wear cotton shirts so have no problem with creases.

I toyed with the idea of bringing in more to leave in the office but don't have much of a problem with the weight every day. Hopefully it will make me faster when I'm not wearing a rucksack!

agg25

I take a Camelback Hawg (which has a waterproof cover inbuilt) every day with some pants, jocks, socks, shirt in. Only weighs about 4kg with everything in it inc bike spares, phone/wallet etc. Simples.

iPete

Shoes and a few pairs of trousers live at work, only need to carry fresh boxers and socks. Every now and then I'll take a backpack and take a few weeks worth of shirts, non-iron ftw.

Only need a large Ortlieb saddle bag. Used to use panniers, they drag and weigh too much, took the fun out of the ride but better than a backpack 5 days a week.

Commuter84

I have just purchased the below..... it has a built in (but detachable) waterporof cover, loads of room/ compartments to put work clothes/ towel / toiletries / lunch in, even room for some light food shopping on the way home if needed!

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a66169 ... tAodQFgA8A

Commuter84

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/vau ... k-ec033635

Commuter84

The evans one is a bargain £65.99 reduced from £110

R+P+K

My workplace is pretty casual so I keep a couple of shirts and shorts at work under my desk and normally just transport my lunch, socks and undies on a daily basis. If it's raining, I put them in a plastic bag. My shirts can crease, but rolling them is the way to go.

backo

My suits, shoes and ties stay at work.......every two weeks I drive in on a sat and replenish shirts

Blandiblub

Can wear casual at work so keep a pair of trousers and shoes under my desk with my wash stuff and just carry in underwear/socks and a t-shirt in a carrier bag, within my rucksack. It's all I need.

Greenwichcyclist

I use one of these Antler Ultimate Commuter bags - fits my suit, shirts for the week, shoes, toileteries, towel, etc etc - genuinely the best thing I've bought for my bike! I recently received a second bag (I write for a different site - probably not allowed to tell you the name!) so have put it on ebay for almost half what it sells for in the shops. I rated it 10/10 for comfort, practicality etc. It's made my commute so much easier.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160975495596? ... 1555.l2649

Feel free to ask me any questions.