What's in the Bag: Trail Ride Edition

JDurk said:
Stainless would cost way more money. Because material cost and "harder" to fabricate.
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yes, yes, not necessarily (speaking as someone who designs/builds things for living and is responsible for material choices.)

cassinonorth said:
Cost isn't a huge drawback... biggest issue most stainless steel is soft as shit and can't be hardened.
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it can be hardened but iirc it takes a quite complex process to do it correctly
 
shrpshtr325 said:
yes, yes, not necessarily (speaking as someone who designs/builds things for living and is responsible for material choices.)



it can be hardened but iirc it takes a quite complex process to do it correctly
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So what's the option for tools that won't rust - titanium? I might have a hundred dollar idea here!
 
Patrick said:
put it in a case with a silica pack - you can also eat the silica rather than your riding partner in emergency.
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I noticed that the issue of cannibalism keeps popping out every now and then on this website...

Victor I said:
True, Fanny packs are in again but now are called hip packs. When it comes down to it, everyone has different wants and needs. Ultimately whatever works for the individual.
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Funny on the front and Hip on the back...sheesh!
 
rick81721 said:
So what's the option for tools that won't rust - titanium? I might have a hundred dollar idea here!
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chrome(or similar) plating for corrosion resistance is the go-to for us, think about all your hand tools that you buy(think wrenches and sockets)? that shiny finish isnt raw steel, but a plating, and NO its not there to make them look pretty.
 
1- 2 liter of water depending on ride length.
Some type of snack.
Gel block or a bar
Multi tool.
Co2
Tire plugs
Pump. Could probably loose that, but then I would need it.
Advil
Benadryl melt away
In case of bee sting.
 
JimN said:
That said, I've recently done a few ride sans Camelbak, and man, it's amazing.
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Yeah, I did a CR ride a few weeks ago without and it was fabulous. In this heat it's great. If I park at Newman's and circle back to the car for another bottle, this is splendid.

I may hire someone to ride alongside me with a water jug in the summer from now on.
 
shrpshtr325 said:
yes, yes, not necessarily (speaking as someone who designs/builds things for living and is responsible for material choices.)



it can be hardened but iirc it takes a quite complex process to do it correctly
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I agree as someone who also designs and builds things for a living and is responsible for material choices, was just trying to put it in terms of, someone would have done it already. If money was not object, Ti all the way.
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Dakine Hip Pack - CO2, Dart, Crank Bro's multi tool, Gels, 2L Water, Phone Keys Wallet, thats about it. Will vary with ride. I will say I'm spoiled by bike parks.... just stash a bag by the lift and ride comfy. Even some Enduro's if I know the transfer is passing the same spot a few times I'll ride bare minimum and stash water somewhere. Glen Park there is no point carrying extra shit with you, its the same transfer over and over.
 
Yeah, I have an actual patch kit, black Sharpie, 2x new quick-links, and even quick-link pliers (I tried that shoe-string thing and didn't like it).
 
JimN said:
That said, I've recently done a few ride sans Camelbak, and man, it's amazing. I have these local trails where you are always close to the car, and I ride there when I'm on call for work. I bring a bottle, my phone, and my car keys, and that's it.
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Same here. I've also stopped wearing baggy shorts when it's stupid-hot outside since they get soaked with sweat. Just a roadie/XC race kit. So much more comfortable... Bottle on the bike. Phone, wallet and key in jersey pockets. If I get a mechanical, I walk out. Although this has made me start looking at getting more on-the-bike tools and whatnot. The downside there is whatever I get will generally need to be x3 since I know damn sure I won't remember to transfer anything between my 3 mtn bikes. Right now, the only one that carries anything is the Chameleon with one of the One-up steerer tube gadgets - since it came with the fork on the bike.

Those Silica titanium tools are bling. Personally, I haven't had issues with tools in my pack rusting, despite getting soaked on rides in the past. I do put my wallet and phone is sandwich bags if there's a chance of rain and/or I anticipate sweating a lot.
 
On the MTB, I try to go the minimalist route as much as possible. No seat bag, no camelbak. Cargo bibs are super handy with this stuff.

There’s 3 categories of things I need. Hydration, sugar, and tools.

Hydration is handled by a big 24oz bottle on the bike and if a long enough of a ride, then another in my cargo bib pocket. Usually a smaller bottle, but if a longer ride I can go with another big one. 48oz is enough for close to 3 hours. If it’s really hot, I’ll freeze this hydro pak with whatever sugar water I’m using (homemade, SIS, Maurten, or Skratch) and put that in the back bib pocket. It does a great job of keeping me cool. When it melts a little, I’ll drink more and it’ll be ice cube on my back again. It lasts surprisingly long.

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Tools are also minimal. CO2, darts, and a multi tool. I keep a bunch of extra CO2s in my bike bag just in case, as well as shifter and derailleur batteries because AXS. If I’m going long I might put a tube on the frame.

Sugar is my favorite thing to pack so I keep it interesting. I’ll grab a bunch of stuff from my big Tupperware full of bike candy .
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Never wear a hydration pack no matter how long a ride I'm doing - I just hate the backpack feeling of them. As far as drinks/food, for longer rides, I'll "live off the land", which usually works okay in this region (you can almost always get close to some kind of convenience store, and if not I try to loop back to my start point within the ride itself to get new bottles.) For shorter rides up to 3 or 4 hours, I can usually go a pretty long way on two 24 oz. bottles so that's not a problem. For tools, I have a tool roll I picked up from Mettle that's pretty solid - it's treated canvas and it's taken a beating. If I'm riding somewhere where I won't ever be too far from the car, I usually don't carry it and just toss a CO2 and a Dyna plug in my pocket. But when I do need more, it holds a full allen set (2-2.5-3-3.5-4-5-6), extra CO2's and my Wolf Tooth pliers and tire levers. That's pretty much all I need for a single speed - I can fix flats, adjust chain tension if I need to and fix the chain if it breaks. The velcro on the tool roll is a little annoying because it can loosen up sometimes and starts to smack the bottom of my saddle, but I usually just have to stop and re-tighten it. Because of the way it wraps around, it's almost possible for it to fall off completely without me knowing it. Also, on longer rides I try to use my multi-pocketed bibs anymore because I hate the feeling of stuff bouncing in a jersey pocket. I do actually have one of those runner's vests that can carry the soft shell sleeve bottles that I've used on gravel rides before since they tend to be longer and in more remote areas, but that's about the only time use that.
 
I did buy one of those hip packs that @mattybfat posted. I forget the name. It is handy, golds two bottles, and isn’t terrible to wear. But I usually end up not using it. Maybe when it cools a little.
 
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