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Jen:)
Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:51 am Post subject: Let's Play... "What's in your Camelbak" |
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Just curious to see what everyone carries in their Camelbak (or backpack). It's a good way for me to get a pulse on what I should be carrying and what could come in handy down the road. Hey, ya never know!
I'll start:
Water (tee hee)
TP
Chapstick
Spare tube & flat tools
Air pump
GermX wipes
Cliff Bar and/or GORP
Car key
I still have a lot of extra room to stash other important items that I'm sure I'm missing |
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Bud
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 220 Location: Somewhere between Jockey Hill and 909
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Jen:)
Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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I could've eaten two of those after yesterdays ride!!! |
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chiefmatesam
Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Is this a I'll show you mine if you show me yours?
I don't carry a backpack anymore...but I do carry a spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, small pair of channel locks (remember the pedal on Dawn's bike? That size should fit every bolt on a bike), spare derailleur hanger, and extra sram gold link, all in a conveniently size saddle bag. Put the pump in my jersey pocket. I've been known on some occasions to try and carry beer, but that usually doesn't work well (gets too heavy so I have to stop and drink it all). _________________ Studies have shown that riding a bicycle everyday makes you more awesome than the general population. |
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Jen:)
Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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chiefmatesam wrote: |
Is this a I'll show you mine if you show me yours?
I don't carry a backpack anymore...but I do carry a spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, small pair of channel locks (remember the pedal on Dawn's bike? That size should fit every bolt on a bike), spare derailleur hanger, and extra sram gold link, all in a conveniently size saddle bag. Put the pump in my jersey pocket. I've been known on some occasions to try and carry beer, but that usually doesn't work well (gets too heavy so I have to stop and drink it all). |
It could end up being a show me yours and vice versa situation
Wow! That's a lot to fit in that saddle bag.
I like the beer thing Maybe I should fill my Camelbak with beer instead of water |
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Sunie D
Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 401 Location: Shokan/Olivebridge area
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, spare derailleur hanger, energy honey goo, band-aids, epi pens, benadryl, shot block, maps, pump, depending on the day.. maybe a brownie, Bud even that burger looked like a yummy fit. |
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Forest_biker
Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 859
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Sunie D
Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 401 Location: Shokan/Olivebridge area
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Ha Ha thats too funny..now it's the next generation so to speak.. doesn't seem much has changed but I did realize I forgot to mention a few things after reading the link.. Thanks for that added smile.. |
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chiefmatesam
Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'm really surprised no one really carries channel locks...when I used to go to sea, they were the only tool I carried in my back pocket, but had a million uses. Saved me many a trip walking back from the bow of the ship to the workshop in the house. Or in the bottom of a ballast tank and a 40' trip up a ladder.... _________________ Studies have shown that riding a bicycle everyday makes you more awesome than the general population. |
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masterofnone
Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 225
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Yeow, call me a wuss but I'd never use channel locks on any part of a bike. Well, maybe to pull a brake or shifter cable tight I guess, but I prefer my topeak alien and mini pliers. OK, I'll play too. How 'bout a spare pair of dry socks and plenty of emergency heat packs in wintertime? Wet and numb frozen toes aren't much fun, especially at night, riding solo, several miles from your car. I know I'm not the only one who packs a folding saw in springtime or after big storms. |
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Jen:)
Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 82 Location: 12550
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:56 am Post subject: |
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OMG...did I just commit the epic "fail" by not doing a search first??? Embarrassed!
I am still amazed by what people carry. As I learn, this is so valuable! It's like packing for vacation |
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joshuacoyote
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 35
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: In the pack |
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In addition to the tools and etc- I carry first aid stuff for crashes, a few different sizes of zip ties, and rain gear on risky days, or night rides. Alternate tuesdays , I have dancing shoes in the car for the band at the high falls cafe after the ride. |
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Berto
Joined: 10 May 2011 Posts: 68 Location: Newburgh
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Zip ties 26 and 29 tube, shock pump, compass, map, swiss army knife, bandana, multi tool, tire levers, _________________ Berto |
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GG Veep
Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 907 Location: new splatz
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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duct tape...just a little can go a long way |
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pinklewurst (tschneller)
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 238 Location: Dug ( as in can you dig it?) Hill Rd
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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One Camleback has water, tools and crap ....the other has a long handsaw and a machete...for brush work. _________________ Definition of Stinky: My gloves! |
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Tim845
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:24 am Post subject: |
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My 29er set ups have so far been easy with 26" tubes (to ride out), so as I switch bikes I keep the 26 tube...& hangers in the pack. _________________ Pedal, b*tches!! |
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paetersen
Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 247
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Not a camelbak but my jersey pockets:
a tube
a very small pump
a tyre lever
some snacks
I like to think that I live by the idea that proper maintenance will forgo the need to carry anything else. My friends will point out that I ride bikes that are so old and simple they can't break. |
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Downhill dave
Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 74 Location: Potown
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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my sack..
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chiefmatesam
Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:30 am Post subject: |
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paetersen wrote: |
I like to think that I live by the idea that proper maintenance will forgo the need to carry anything else. My friends will point out that I ride bikes that are so old and simple they can't break. |
I agree with that creedo! I carry a couple of spare chain pins for my chain and that's about it for spare parts. I used to carry a spare derailleur hanger, but since I have a carbon fiber frame bike now, I have the feeling the CF would break before the hanger. Anyone else with experience please correct me if I'm wrong!! _________________ Studies have shown that riding a bicycle everyday makes you more awesome than the general population. |
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BillB3 Site Admin
Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 1572 Location: Kingston, NY
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:31 am Post subject: |
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I go fairly light. Small under-seat bag with multi-tool, CO2 Cartridge, CO2 Inflater, tire levers & tube. Only things in my pack are usually a phone & water. I'm okay jogging a few miles out of the woods once a year if needed...I would rather go for a run than carry a ton of stuff on every ride! |
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