Waist Belt Mounted Utility Pack A.K.A. BumBag / FannyPack

[erolorhun]

You mean an ass satchel

 

[jax13]

I bought a lowe one for when I go shooting (lamp batteries weigh a tonne so needed something comfy to carry them in that didn't get in the way)

its the old version of this... http://www.aktive8.com/Outdoor/Ruck...e-Peak-Runner-Black-Slate-Grey/00012418p.aspx

i took this out a week or two ago with some lunch, tools, tubes & 2 750ml bottles and so long as you pack it sensibly you don't even feel it as the straps are designed to keep the bag stable on your back & not wallow from side to side like some others can do.

i'd recommend it without hesitation (although decathlon have a sale on camelbaks at the moment so i picked up a decent sized one with a couple of pockets as bottles aren't the way ahead on muddy trails!)

 

[shaun]

Yes I always use a 'fanny pack' . In fact I even used it at the recent Nationals in Thetford Forest and I don't even notice it on.

This is what it contains:

Spare inner tube
Mini multi-tool
Allen key tool
Mobile phone
Plasters
Paracetemol tablets
Car keys
Money
Credit card
Tyre levers
Banana
.........and a mini pump!

What I want to know is how people cope without them. Are they the ones that are always flagging you down to borrow something or have lost their car keys along the trail! :roll:

 

[julesg007]

Been using one myself for more years than I care to remember - mines a Karrimor Storm and don't see a reason why I will stop using it!

Carries 2 water bottles and has 2 pockets which are big enough for some tools, lightwieght waterproof, some grub and inner tubes!

Find it a great alternative to a hydro backpack when out on short rides.

 

[Grannygrinder]

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I use one for fly fishing.
Scierra make some nice ones inc bottle holders.

 

[DegsUk]

Been using this one from a few years ago also a Karrimor but needed something bigger for work purposes

 

[jimo746]

I got a Camelbak "bumbag" last Christmas which I think is designed for walking but it works well on the bike (I had asked for a Camelbak as a present and was expecting a backpack type thing but got the bumbag instead :roll: it's the thought that counts though ).
It has a 1.5l bladder and drinking tube and takes most of the stuff I need for a few hours riding, very comfy to wear, no sweaty back like you often get with backpacks, however I still feel it looks a bit silly? Maybe it's just me.

 

[We_are_Stevo]

........................................................................Guilty...

Have a particularly good 'Dirt Monkey' item from Halfords these days

 

[Dick Scruttock]

Just go XC style like my mate, water bottle, a tube taped to the seat and thats it. He hopes when he breaks down other riders will be around carryting all the crap!

 

[Mr Panda]

I've used one of these for 7 years or so - pretty good as long as you don't put too many heavy items in - then it drags downwards a bit - capacity around 3 or 4 litres I guess.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Karrimor-Bum- ... _500wt_949