Flannel jerseys and baggy shorts may help mountain bikers blend in at the bar, though helmet hair is one thing that still tends to stand out. Another dead giveaway: normal people stopped wearing hip packs in public back in 1988.
When a Hip Pack is Really Just a Fanny Pack [Cartoon]
Butt packs work great for me for ideal size and weight placement. Truly, how others feel about how I look while riding is the least of my worries. I pedal bikes, I don’t peddle fashion.
Just not into fanny packs. My hydration pack holds everything I need and comfortably so (even when I don’t bring the bladder). Also doubles as an added layer of protection if you find yourself doing a (less than complete) backflip in the air. 😉
Back in the day…
Call it what you will, but fanny/hip packs put the weight in the best area for riding… on the seat. Having a weighted backpack flopping all over got tiresome and difficult in the tech trails I ride. I sometimes carry an ultralight pack for stuffing in clothing that will get peeled off and doesn’t weigh much.
Normal people spend $5 on a fanny pack, not $50