Yeah, I'm still around, just concentrating my efforts elsewhere the last few months. Waiting on the call to set up an interview this week, looking like I might have to call them on Monday. I'm still fully employed, just looking for a career instead of a job.
I figured I might as well use the decent weather (sporadically spaced between rain or wind) and get back into shape. First step is losing 20-30lbs of gut. I've had the bike out 3 times in the last 2 weeks, and both rides this week were 30km-ish, 90min-ish rides.
Working on endurance again before working on speed.
Looking for a pack that'll hold 1.5-2L of water, either in a camelback or bottles... and have room for basic tools, med kit, and a snack... and stay in one place when I'm riding. I'd like to toss my lock in there too, but can spend the 2 seconds putting the mounting point on my bike
Any thoughts?
Recommendations for a biking backpack?
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vampyrewolf
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Recommendations for a biking backpack?
Coffee before Conciousness
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Hey VW, Nice to see ya knifebro 
. When I'm either on my racer or Mtn Bike I use a Dakine Nomad. It will hold everything you mentioned including straps on the outside for a helmet ...it also has straps on the bottom for extras, like a light jacket and such and has a 3L bladder included. There are smaller version available. BTW, Very durable as well :cool: . Hope this helps a bit. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.
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. When I'm either on my racer or Mtn Bike I use a Dakine Nomad. It will hold everything you mentioned including straps on the outside for a helmet ...it also has straps on the bottom for extras, like a light jacket and such and has a 3L bladder included. There are smaller version available. BTW, Very durable as well :cool: . Hope this helps a bit. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.-raven-
ISAIAH 40:31 But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They will mount up on wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
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vampyrewolf
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I had honestly been thinking there'd be a "where's VW thread going" after the first month :p
Not even too bad for price on that bag. Definitely worth looking it.
Not even too bad for price on that bag. Definitely worth looking it.
Coffee before Conciousness
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
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butterknife
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I ride with an older version of one of these.http://www.camelbak.com/sports-recreati ... -luxe.aspx
I hike with it too. It's kind of my go-anywhere do-anything bag. You might find something similar for less. I think I paid $40 or $50 for mine. It's lasted upwards of 5 years now, crossed the US around 3 times, and been everywhere in between.
I hike with it too. It's kind of my go-anywhere do-anything bag. You might find something similar for less. I think I paid $40 or $50 for mine. It's lasted upwards of 5 years now, crossed the US around 3 times, and been everywhere in between.
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Scottie3000
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I've used several backpacks over the years but don't like them because they're hot. I've been happier with a messenger bag riding on my left hip. The Gregory bag I'm using has a strap meant to go around the thigh to keep it in place. Even with the strap extended all the way I'm too tall for the strap to reach around my thigh, so I secure it around the waist with a bungee cord.
Doh! That strap goes under the right arm and attaches to the strap to hold the bag in back. I still prefer it on the side.
Doh! That strap goes under the right arm and attaches to the strap to hold the bag in back. I still prefer it on the side.
Our reason is quite satisfied, in 999 cases out of every 1000 of us, if we can find a few arguments that will do to recite in case our credulity is criticized by someone else. Our faith is faith in someone else's faith, and in the greatest matters this is most the case.
- William James, from The Will to Believe, a guest lecture at Yale University in 1897
- William James, from The Will to Believe, a guest lecture at Yale University in 1897
i use a dakine session, and couldn't be happier!! its very similar to the nomad raven recommended, only slightly smaller at 2 liters, its made for riding a mtn bike, so it fits right when in riding position, and fits snug, and has a great design. a messanger bag is no good for me, as it is faaar too loose for mtn biking!