What's in the Bag: Trail Ride Edition
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serviceguy
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makes sense, if I were to buy the wrist one I can almost guarantee that my first injury would be having the arm with the road ID being eaten by a bear...if I were to be decapitated and lose the dog tags, meh, who cares at that point?!?!?
Is the dog tags concept an US thing exclusively? I was never given dog tags when I was in the military.
I started carrying my wallet in my Camelbak after someone broke into a bunch of cars at the Tourne this Winter. I used to just have a little cash for emergencies in there.
I also stopped wearing the Road ID bracelet when I crashed and it literally ripped off my wrist. It was pretty painful, but it could have been worse.
I also stopped wearing the Road ID bracelet when I crashed and it literally ripped off my wrist. It was pretty painful, but it could have been worse.
rick81721
Lothar
Good point about wallets. I leave mine in the car.
Road ID rookie - you gotta protect it like this:
im not sure if they are US exclusively, i would venture a guess not, but i honestly dont know for sure.
the dog tags are on a breakaway chain too so that you cant be strangled, the force required to break the chains is pretty low too, iv broken several just in normal day to day activities (not to say that they werent compromised by my sweat first, but ya never can be sure)
Ian F
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Yes. I don't really like wearing bracelets or any sort of jewelry in general. I haven't worn a watch in ages. Mostly because I am fairly thin-boned, so watches rarely fit well on my wrists. And to that general laziness and I just carry my wallet. The only time I don't is when racing since my number plate can serve as I.D.
Edit: oh yeah... and since my early mtn biking experience is from parking in the Wissahickon, it's unconscious habit to not leave anything of value in my car.
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1speed
Incredibly profound yet fantastically flawed
Yeah, the dollar bill boot trick has saved me a few times in the past (including one time on a group ride with a bunch from this site down at MR.) But I don't carry cash for anything otherwise anymore. Like ever. I just use my virtual wallet for everything I can - and I've even gone more minimalist with that this past week. I had to replace my Apple Watch and finally linked it to Apple Pay when I got the new one, so I don't even need my phone on me anymore. Even before I got the new watch, I was leaving it behind more and more since I could make calls on my old watch and there are only so many times you can take a picture of your bike on the trail for the Strava feed before it starts to look stale.
If you are going to carry a wallet, though, I'd suggest getting one of these, even if only for riding. It fits easily in any pocket and won't be a problem if it gets wet. I have one as my only wallet now and it's great because it fits my bank card, license and one credit card, which is really all I think I'll ever need - my medical card info is recorded on an app on my phone and watch already.
But honestly, I'm genuinely surprised whenever I come across a place that either doesn't do Apple Pay or has a limit for using card payments. It's so infrequent that when it happens, I usually just walk out and go somewhere else. It just seems so odd to me that anyone wouldn't just make it a cost of doing business nowadays - I'd think it benefits both the customer and the store to have it. Admittedly, I don't know what kind of a cost outlay it is to set it up, so I'd understand if that's a limiting factor for some small businesses, but other than that it seems like a no brainer to offer it.
I use this on the road bike, banjo brothers touch screen friendly water resistant wallet thing. The dollar in there is for the exact reason for what you said. Can put card/License/money on the non-phone side pocket. It isn’t water proof but i don’t think twice about using it on wet days.
Cycling Phone Wallet
Two-sided water-resistant phone wallet for cyclists. Fits phones or phone+ case 3.25" W x 6.5"T. Touch screen compatible. Pocket for ID & key.
banjobrothers.com
The entire VMBA festival at Ascutney was cash only. I had $20 in my phone case, which tapped out really fast at a festival with food vendors. I imagine they would make far more $$ if they had any form of electronic payments there.
it is so easy now with square and even paypal QR thing.
Perhaps it is just that the money is trackable at that point?
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They should have a portable ATM if they are going to do cash only. solves both problems.
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in SD, every food business had a QR code on the receipt to pay it electronically using the buyer's method of choice (other than cash of course)
Cell reception was poor there, but for AT&T it was fine. So it was a sort of a blanket statement to assume cash-only for all the people there.
Karate Monkey
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99% of my rides are 1-3 hours, so not much comes along:
My philosophy is simple:
The bike carries the crap, I carry food/water (or extra water)/phone-key-wallet.
If I need more than the above to fix whatever, the ride is over.
On an extended ride, or one in a rocky area, I roll up a piece of tyvek and throw it in the bag. I can also carry up to 3 more cartridges, but I refer back to the philosophy above.
My philosophy is simple:
The bike carries the crap, I carry food/water (or extra water)/phone-key-wallet.
If I need more than the above to fix whatever, the ride is over.
On an extended ride, or one in a rocky area, I roll up a piece of tyvek and throw it in the bag. I can also carry up to 3 more cartridges, but I refer back to the philosophy above.
Piston Honda
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Is the Tyvek tape a fancier version of the dollar bill tire repair or something else?
Cafe Dave
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I have the same bag.. it's a bit heavy, but it has tons of convenient storage. I don't wear it as often, but when taking the family out, I'm in Mule mode carry all the heavy stuff. I also use this bag in the colder months so I can shed layers or carry extra dry gear. Feels stable. Basically, no compromises made with the bag
Karate Monkey
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Pretty much. Easier to manage, since you can buy tyvek with adhesive (tape) at the home improvement store.
Of course, you can always get it free in the mail, too. The priority mail flat rate envelope is tyvek.
I usually just steal mine from the homes under construction in my neighborhood.
Karate Monkey
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Get the genuine article only; accept no substitutes!
So after losing the SWAT box in my new bike and not a huge fan of frame straps, I bought this Dakine Hot Laps Stealth Bag as my quick ride bag. It's actually good for up to 2 hour rides since I can throw another water bottle in it. Way less cumbersome than the Osprey Seral hip Pack. Everything in that picture (minus the sealant) fits in perfectly and tucks under my jersey.