What's one thing you carry in your pack that not everyone carries, but maybe they should?

[AustinBike]

On 9/7/2018 at 10:38 PM, Ridenfool said:

There's always a BOB trailer ...

 

Unless you are bringing a kid with you. The kid was rocking it (Sinwolsan, South Korea).

[Ridenfool]

Yeah, carrying a kid in the hydration backpack might be frowned upon by some of those more sensitive folks.

[cramsay3]

I carry a "Tool Roll" by https://www.etsy.com/shop/EHWORKS 

.. and angst.  

[Albert]

26 minutes ago, cramsay3 said:

I carry a "Tool Roll" by https://www.etsy.com/shop/EHWORKS 

Uhrrr, what's inside your..."tool roll"? 

 ..Al

[AustinBike]

9 hours ago, cramsay3 said:

I carry a "Tool Roll" by https://www.etsy.com/shop/EHWORKS 

.. and angst.  

I use a Camelbak roll:

https://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-Bike-Organizer-Lemon-Green/dp/B00OBVOGOK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536665782&sr=8-2&keywords=camelbak+tool+roll

This keeps all of my lesser used tools together in one place. I have a small Crank Brothers multitool that I leave in the outer pocket of my Camelbak for quick access. This pack is also small enough to fit easily in a jersey pocket for cool days when I am not wearing a pack. 

[Ridenfool]

Speaking of tool rolls, the built-in one on the Ospery Raptor hydration pack is well integrated. It is stored in its own zippered pocket in the bottom of the pack to keep the weight low.  It unrolls to present your stash and has an apron that can be used to put small parts on while making repairs. Lots more unique and useful features on this well thought out pack hailing from Cortez, Colorado.

 

 

[Mattlikesbikes]

I use a pencil case for ogranizing bag tools. Lots of pockets and loops for holding everything tire, chain, etc repair.

[St.Bernardo]

5 minutes ago, Mattlikesbikes said:

I use a pencil case for ogranizing bag tools. Lots of pockets and loops for holding everything tire, chain, etc repair.

Same here.  It's not very organized, but carries all I need and has held up since about '03.  Getting my $$ worth.

[Chongo Loco]

Speaking of tool rolls, the built-in one on the Ospery Raptor hydration pack is well integrated. It is stored in its own zippered pocket in the bottom of the pack to keep the weight low.  It unrolls to present your stash and has an apron that can be used to put small parts on while making repairs. Lots more unique and useful features on this well thought out pack hailing from Cortez, Colorado.

Yep. Amazing the number of innovative design changes to all hydration packs after a real backpack company got into the market. Magnet clips for hoses, pockets in the waist straps, wide flat shoulder straps, chest strap. All on their first try. Now “borrowed” by the big guys.

Good thing about the tool roll is you can easily take it out for trail use AND it’s easy to keep all the small tools together when I unload bike stuff for hiking or washing the pack.


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[cramsay3]

16 hours ago, Albert said:

Uhrrr, what's inside your..."tool roll"? 

 ..Al

more angst

[spicewookie]

On 9/5/2018 at 5:53 PM, Albert said:

Yep, mine is in a zip-lock bag!

AKA "mountain money"

[RedRider3141]

8 minutes ago, spicewookie said:

AKA "mountain money"

Speaking of money, I carry a few dollars. Helpful in the past when I needed to bum a tube or something like that and I wanted to send the person home with some refreshment funds. 

[Albert]

13 minutes ago, RedRider3141 said:

Speaking of money, I carry a few dollars. Helpful in the past when I needed to bum a tube or something like that and I wanted to send the person home with some refreshment funds. 

I usually have my wallet on me since I don't like leaving it in the car with all the cars that get broken into at trailheads. But I also have some cash in my pack in case I don't have my wallet for some reason.  Usually this only gets used on really long rides if I stop at a convenience store to buy more water and/or other liquid refreshments. 

  ..Al

[RedRider3141]

2 hours ago, Albert said:

I usually have my wallet on me since I don't like leaving it in the car with all the cars that get broken into at trailheads. But I also have some cash in my pack in case I don't have my wallet for some reason.  Usually this only gets used on really long rides if I stop at a convenience store to buy more water and/or other liquid refreshments. 

  ..Al

I always have my wallet for ID/ Medical Card, Etc. I just rarely carry cash. Unless somebody wants me to Venmo/PayPal me on the trail then I like having some cash stashed in my gear.

[Yosmithy]

You know you're a true weight weenie when you contemplate using your prison wallet for gear storage.

Edited September 12, 2018 by Yosmithy

[Mattlikesbikes]

One thing I had forgotten about till I just moved to a new hydration pack - imodium. I've had a couple really good long (60+mi) races go bad due to tummy troubles. The moment things don't feel right, one magic pill and you won't have to poop for a week.

[notyal]

1 hour ago, Yosmithy said:

You know you're a true weight weenie when you contemplate using your prison wallet for gear storage.

It's a good idea to keep some Chamois Butter stashed somewhere too. Good for both saddle sores and re-inserting your tool roll.

[Ridenfool]

"A smear of silicone grease will facilitate entry" - from a British manual on replacing a "valve" (tube) on an ancient piece of navigation equipment I once maintained.

Somehow this seemed appropriate at this juncture.

Edited September 12, 2018 by Ridenfool

[TheSarge]

1 hour ago, Yosmithy said:

You know you're a true weight weenie when you contemplate using your prison wallet for gear storage.

The one time I've met you was on Peddler's right after you lost your wallet.  I see now how you solved that problem.

 

[Yosmithy]

35 minutes ago, TheSarge said:

The one time I've met you was on Peddler's right after you lost your wallet.  I see now how you solved that problem.

 

Well, I always know where it is now!!