[Closed] Recommend me a bum bag

Camelbak Repack? Bladder rather than bottle but I love mine.

Or anything under £20 ???

I was actually looking last night... doesn't need to be fancy and just hold a multitool, pump, phone and car keys etc. and small enough not to catch on the saddle.??

I agree it's a bit of a revelation.  I never thought riding with a full backpack was a problem, and it's not really, but I'm a convert. I've got a Dakine one (reviewed here on ST not that long ago iirc) that's ok, as long as you don't overload it.  If I had to replace it today, it probably wouldn't be like for like.  So, not a recommendation, but more of a 'don't bother with Dakine cos there are almost certainly better ones'.

The EVOC one on here that was a PSA from Tredz, 30 odd quid, very good bit of kit. I'll only ever ride with anything bigger if I'm going for a proper day in the hills now, I've been guilty of carrying far too much for too long.

Riding locally, up to a couple of hours, I don't bother taking anything tbh.

I was looking at a few cheaper alternatives than the MTB specific ones and came across these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterfly-Running-Camping-Climbing-Cycling/dp/B00QHXTYHE/ref=sr_1_27?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1538056582&sr=1-27&keywords=bum+bag

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/10l-waist-bag-large-format-blue-n-id_8331534.html

Not sure if they're any good but might be worth a try for the price?? Plenty of compartments for multi tools and the like, might even get a bladder in there as well if you stuff a spare tube in the side water bottle holder....

Can you fit a Topeak Mountain Morph in a bum bag?

I'd imagine so, I can fit a Fiskars SW75 saw in mine.

Edit - maybe not, Just saw that the MM is 35cm, SW75 is 33, I'll stick with the C02...

I've just got a Bontrager Rapid pack (£40) and it is very good in my opinion

Lowe Alpine Lite Flite - the Hydro version comes with a bottle and a bit for stowing it in the middle. Can be had for <£25. Non-Hydro versions <£20.

I have the Bontrager rapid pack, it's brilliant. Nice snug fit, minimal bounce. It's made from stretchy fabric, so can stuff a lot on there. I have tools, food, a gilet, arm warmers etc and could fit more.

It has a central pocket for a wter bottle. But I use the bottle cage for that, so stick a couple of bananas in this central pocket - perfect!

I get by on a hilly 40 miler with it, and a 1l water bottle in the cage

https://lowealpine.com/uk/lightflite-hydro-9

https://www.salomon.com/de-at/shop-emea/product/agile-500-belt-set.html#848=3971&1532=6248

I use this, front pocket for phone and multitiool, back for toolkit and triangle bandage.  Can also squeeze a sweet protection windshell in there as well.  Does the job perfect and cost only 30 euros or something.

The velcro holds really well as well, forget i am wearing it a lot of the time.

I've the new Camelbak Repack 4L and it's pretty lightweight, carries enough for a couple of hours, the bladder itself is a bit cumbersome in it's pouch (the bladder had a large handle that gets in the way somewhat), apart from that it's a revelation.

just a bit over your budget, but worth it IMO

I got one for £3.99 off eBay as an experiment, but it's absolutely fine, so no point buying another.  Fits multitool, 29er tube, co2 and minipump and phone in a separate pocket.  Still has a bit of space for a battery pack for my helmet light too.

It's about 2 litres of capacity all told, so 10 litres (as linked above) would be way over the top for a bum bag and why you'd choose to use it.

Something like this would probably be enough -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multi-Pockets-Runing-Jogging-Cycling-Waist-Bum-Bag-Fanny-Pack-With-Bottle-Holder/172796236810?hash=item283b75540a:m:mlOMiFii6o2_rjgzf2tSE9Q&var=471580762044

I got one for £3.99 off eBay as an experiment, but it’s absolutely fine, so no point buying another.  Fits multitool, 29er tube, co2 and minipump and phone in a separate pocket.  Still has a bit of space for a battery pack for my helmet light too.

It’s about 2 litres of capacity all told, so 10 litres (as linked above) would be way over the top for a bum bag and why you’d choose to use it.

That seems more like I was looking for ... I just want an option (especially something for when I have no pockets)....

I was going to mention that the bontrager rapid is really nice and after seeing it in the flesh, I know some other people have bought them (but I see TheGingerOne beat me to it).

Osprey Talon 6

https://lowealpine.com/uk/lightflite-hydro-9/blockquote >
I have this one, and have managed to get bottle, waterproof, tools, phone and a bit of food in it as well as the bottle. The only sticking point is whether you can find a comfortable position for your minipump, as it will 'overlap' from the side pockets into the area behind the bottle (unless it's properly tiny).

cheap too.

 

I also got the EVOC in the PSA that came up. Great bit of kit. I even invested in the bespoke bladder for it in the end. 👍

+1 for the Osprey Talon.

Excellent bit of kit. Works just as well for biking or running

Having hurt my back quite badly landing on my back on a lunchbox (after work jump sesh) I'm a bit concerned about placing a bottle on your spine.

I like the idea of not using a pack though as all I need is roof for a sandwich and puncture repair stuff.

^^ I agree, I don't put a bottle in my EVOC, I just use the bladder....which acts as a bit of an "airbag" near my back to hold tools etc away from my spine.

osprey here

For something minimalist and under £20 I have a Deuter Pulse 1 (£14.99 from Evans) which take a water bottle and has enough storage for keys and small items in two zip compartments. The Pulse 2 is the next size up (£17.15 from Evans) also takes one bottle but has larger storage compartments. There is also a Pulse 3 which is nearer £30. They all have buckles.

I use Trespass & High Sierra both well made & good value

https://www.trespass.com/travel/bum-bags

I've used one of these on my commute 2 or 3 times a week since 2009 & its only just showing signs of wear!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Sierra-Express-Lumbar-Pack/dp/B06VWGS56M

Found this beauty when clearing out the garage.

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You can get a 29er tube, 24er tube (for the kids bikes), CO2 canisters and the thingy, few other tools, tubeless repair anchovy kit, tyre levers, couple of snacks and a liter of water in one of those flexy bottles (another bottle on the bike.

Was going to use it as proof of concept and then get something more sociably acceptable but I'm not sure I'll bother getting a new one now as this one is ace.

might get a little pump instead of the CO2.

I think the point I'm making is that you don't need a bike specific one.

Doesn't move much at all and is plenty comfy.

You need one of these...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dad-Bag-Adjustable-Joseche-Traveling/dp/B075VQ8C7J

Haha BillOddie I had that Lowe Alpine one back in the day too! It was great, 2 bottles and a Mt Zefal fluro pump on the bike and everything else in the bumbag and that's all you need! I ended up losing mine otherwise I would probably use it again now! I think we as mountain bikers look silly enough already to the outside world so making yourself look a little bit more silly doesn't really matter....

I'm still using the same Lowe Alpine as above in blue and black.

Yep got one of those Lowe Alpine ones too, the waist strap is ace because it has extra straps to pull the waistband closer to your body. Great if you don't overload it

I’ve got the Dakine one with the bladder which is ace, bladder holds 2 litres but I only ever half fill it. Other pocket in the pack holds tools, tube, pump/co2 and space for snacks and phone.

i have a Lowe alpine hydro lite or something that does for shorter rides. It has bottle holder and space for some spares. The bike specific one isn’t flat out better for riding. It’s just bigger.

I think they could be uncomfy if you had a hefty gut as they may sit below it if that makes sense? As long as they aren’t overloaded I don’t notice them bouncing around much at all

This:

https://labaustere.com/collections/frontpage/products/minimize-hydration-lumbar-pack

Rider designed

I have the Osprey one. I found you had to balance the loading and the strap tightness to stop it either bouncing around or being uncomfortable. I ended up going back to a Camelbak Skyline which is a bag but low down.... I think I prefer bladders to bottles too

I use a rapid pack as well and I can’t recommend it enough, love mine.

I have a 'Wee Cog' Extremely well made and perfectly sized .

I've got the Dakine Hot Laps 5l which I'm getting on well with...review on my blog here

Dakine does a smaller, cheaper one with a water bottle holster too..

+1 for the Hotlap 5L.

It's a tad heavy with a full bladder & a jacket on the bottom, that's when I should take the Drafter instead.

I tried a Race Face Rip Strip with a couple of soft bottles before this. Not quite enough room & the elastic waist strap was a bad idea.

Please sir , i'd prefer if you called it a fanny pack.

Wingnut. Come in various sizes. When you order you state that you wish to trial and they send you one which you return after a few weeks allowing you to see if you get on with the concept. I have a larger one for big days. Really stable when loaded.

Hi

Does anyone use one of these for cycling.

How do you find it?

https://www.aiguillealpine.co.uk/product/rucksacks-bags/t010/

Thanks

It reminds me of the early 90's when really big bumbags were a thing. I'm looking at you Macpac.

Tried the whole bum bag thing a while back and didn't really work for me as soon as pack was carrying any real weight so went with Wingnut Assault...its sits low on your back like a bumbag & is similar storage capacity but has shoulder, waist & chest straps for stability

Wee update, the £6.95 Decathlon 1L bladder fits pefrectly into the wee half pouch of the Evoc one, leaving enough space for a shell in the same section, hose length is bang on too.

Happy days.

Tried the whole bum bag thing a while back and didn’t really work for me as soon as pack was carrying any real weight

The whole point is that it's not for carrying 'real weight', it's for rides of up to 3 or 4 hours for me, not big days on the summits. A litre of water and some tools, tube, C02, that's it, weighs bugger all, and in a well designed pack like the Evoc, I don't even notice I'm wearing it. I don't see it as a replacement of the pack, more like it fits in between :-

Rides locally for 2 hours - I don't take anything

Rides a bit further afield, up to mibbe 4 hours, uplift days - Bumbag

Big days in the mountains - Pack.

YMMV.

Because of lower back issues I couldn't get on with one so just use a bottle cage, under-seat pack & jersey pockets.

For longer/hotter rides I got a (half price) Camelbak Chase 'vest'.  It sits high up & really doesn't feel like you're wearing a pack & you can squeeze a fair bit into it if you need to.