
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.
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.
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