camelbac v bumbag

General
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I’m looking into carrying more water for long coker rides, my saddle is to low
to get my customary two bottle cages (front and rear) with 0.7l bottles in under
the saddle. So I’m debating weather to go down the camelbac or bumbag with
bottle holders ( I believe thats a fanny pack to some US types) routes. Any one
out there tried both? normally I prefer to ride with a bumbag and find backpacks
hard on the shoulders , how wide are those straps? does a camelbac still fit
comfortably with a bumbag as well? How anoying is the bobing tube bounceing off
your tits? ( women only that one I guess).

Alternatively has any one tried those two bottle holders designed to sit behind
a bike saddle, clamped to the seat post?

any feed back would be welcome.

sarh

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Hello!

>I’m looking into carrying more water for long coker rides, my saddle is to low
>to get my customary two bottle cages (front and rear) with 0.7l bottles in
>under the saddle. So I’m debating weather to go down the camelbac or bumbag
>with bottle holders ( I believe thats a fanny pack to some US types) routes.
>Any one out there tried both? normally I prefer to ride with a bumbag and find
>backpacks hard on the shoulders , how wide are those straps? does a camelbac
>still fit comfortably with a bumbag as well? How anoying is the bobing tube
>bounceing off your tits? ( women only that one I guess).

After UAM I found that the straps didn’t cause any irritation, or soreness of
the shoulders (I think I would have noticed after 9 days). Or meaby other parts
hurt more, and I just didn’t notice it.

                                                    Chris Cline MUni-Cow
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Camelbak makes a bumbag (fanny pack) version called the Bandido. It holds 64
oz (1.9 L) and fits right around the waist. I got it for Muni because I don’t
like the way that the back pack style water packs shift around on your back
when you are hopping or hitting big bumps. The Bandido stays put and the
weight is lower on your back so it is more comfortable on the uni. I don’t
leave home without it.

I use the Bandido for both Coker rides and muni. I only wish that it held more
water. 64 oz goes quickly on a hot day.

You can see the Bandido on the Camelbak web page http://www.camelbak.com

john_childs@hotmail.com

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Check out the Lowe alpine Elite 27 rucksack

http://www.lowealpine.com/2/packs/active/pk_a01.htm

This pack was designed for use in mountain marathons such as the Saunders and
the Polaris. it holds 2.5 litres of water and there is loads of room for tools,
food, clothing, etc. The ‘harness’ alows for a very snug fit with very little
movevment. the drinking tube can be firmly clipped in place and will not “bang
your tits.” Uk retail is about £50.

Here is what Lowe say…

This pack has rapid access pockets for use ‘on the go’ and stable design with a
low centre of gravity. The Elite is the flip-lid pack for running and rapid,
high energy activities.

Internal pocket and tube slot for hydration system Removable insulated bivy/sit
mat Quick release buckle Light and tough DSN 210 fabric Mesh pockets - quick and
easy to find packs, maps etc. Accessory attachment points Padded waistbelt with
2 pockets Active load control - pulls outer pack towards padded waistbelt

Available in: Royal/Black Venetian Red/Black Gold/Black
Lime/Aquatonic FABRIC DSN 210 BACK TYPE Plain & Bivy Mat VOLUME 27 litres WEIGHT
0.75Kg/1lb

I have been using one for three months so far and have nothing but praise.
Check it out.

Matt

>From: sarah@vimes.u-net.com (Sarah Miller) Reply-To: sarah@vimes.u-net.com
>(Sarah Miller) To: unicycling@winternet.com Subject: camelbac v bumbag Date:
>Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:06:38 +0000
>
>I’m looking into carrying more water for long coker rides, my saddle is to low
>to get my customary two bottle cages (front and rear) with 0.7l bottles in
>under the saddle. So I’m debating weather to go down the camelbac or bumbag
>with bottle holders ( I believe thats a fanny pack to some US types) routes.
>Any one out there tried both? normally I prefer to ride with a bumbag and find
>backpacks hard on the shoulders , how wide are those straps? does a camelbac
>still fit comfortably with a bumbag as well? How anoying is the bobing tube
>bounceing off your tits? ( women only that one I guess).
>
>Alternatively has any one tried those two bottle holders designed to sit behind
>a bike saddle, clamped to the seat post?
>
>any feed back would be welcome.
>
>sarh

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>After UAM I found that the straps didn’t cause any irritation, or soreness of
>the shoulders (I think I would have noticed after 9 days). Or meaby other parts
>hurt more, and I just didn’t notice it.

The UAM riders should know. Believe what they have to say, especially when it
comes to the effects of too much riding!

Riding with a Camelbak (or other hydration system) is not like wearing a
backpack, because the weight is very minimal. I have an olde one, with
attachments where I carry a small pump, a spare tube, and a patch kit (some
punctures can’t be patched). There is also room in there for some energy bars,
and a jacket can be strapped to the back if the temperature changes.

I also wear a bumbag (I like to call them buttbags here), which contains wallet,
Swiss army knife, tools, film, and camera. The camera is optional! Nowadays I’m
getting more into hopping over things, and then my packs get in the way. Though
I can ride over most anything while wearing them, when doing lots of hopping I
prefer to take them off. This works fine unless you are continually coming upon
nasty obstacles. Ultimately I’d like a pack that straps on a little tighter, so
I can hop with it on if I want.

Stay on top, John Foss John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com

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sarah@vimes.u-net.com (Sarah Miller) writes:

> how wide are those straps?

The one I have (just insulated water holder, no storage for other things) has
padded straps 1.75" wide. The other models might be different. If I were buying
one today, I’d get one that had some room for pump and patch kit so I wouldn’t
have to carry those in a bumbag.

> does a camelbac still fit comfortably with a bumbag as well?

I think it could be high enough to be out of the way, or low enough to cause
problems, depending on how you adjust the straps.

I find that I drink more often with my Camelbak than I did with bottles, because
drinking is more convenient.

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I use the 40 oz. because the bigger one is longer than my back and is annoying
hitting me in the bum.

> How anoying is the bobing tube bounceing off your tits? ( women only that one
> I guess).

I’ve never had this problem. I have a clip on front of the strap to hold the
tube in place. I don’t really have much for the tube to hit though.

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“John Foss”<jfoss@unicycling.com> writes:

> Ultimately I’d like a pack that straps on a little tighter, so I can hop with
> it on if I want.

The newer Camelbaks look far more stable than what I have (better shoulder
straps, waist straps), and I think yours is older than mine.

That Lowe alpine bag that Matt mentioned also looks much better than what I’ve
been using.

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Sarah Miller asked:
>I’m debating weather to go down the camelbac or bumbag with bottle holders
<snip>
> Any one out there tried both?
<snip>
> does a camelbac still fit comfortably with a bumbag as well?

I’ve tried both. A bumbag with a bottle holder each side is great for cycling,
but for walking or unicycling I find that the bottles interfere with arm
movement (not much, just enough to be irritating). I don’t have that problem
with the Camelbak.

My Camelbak MULE doesn’t fit comfortably with a bumbag. I can’t speak for other
models. However, the MULE will also carry as much cargo as a good sized bumbag.
And it’ll hold more water. I’m very happy with it, but I’m not entirely sure it
was worth the 60 quid I paid for it.

If you decide to go down the Camelbak road, have a look through one of their
catalogues before deciding. If you can’t find one in your lbs, mail me your
snail mail address and I’ll send you one when I get back from the Bristol
Convention (that’s for Sarah only, I can’t go posting leaflets to everyone on
rsu :slight_smile: ).

>How anoying is the bobing tube bounceing off your tits? ( women only that one
>I guess).

Or very heavy drinkers. Or unicycling sumo wrestlers (you’ll be dreaming about
that image now). Sorry, I can’t comment on that one. You can get secondary clips
though, to hold the tube in a more convenient position.

> Alternatively has any one tried those two bottle holders designed to sit
> behind a bike saddle, clamped to the seat post?

No, although I’d been thinking about them for years (before getting the
Camelbak). I think they’d get in the way on a unicycle.

–
Danny Colyer (remove your.head to reply) “A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful
to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, and in the black,
stinking fume thereof, nearest resembling the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit
that is bottomless” - James I of England on tobacco

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At 13:19 17/09/99 GMT, Danny Colyer wrote:
>… the Bristol Convention

what ? when ? how ? this w/e ?

Jed Nichols