Alternatives to a Back Pack

[Ballynoes]

Did a quick search, but still didn't find a definitive answer.

My back pack when I go out into the hills is getting heavier, as I take quite a bit of kit with me.... well you have to when out on your own, in the middle of nowhere.

Anyway, now I have a drone with me as well, it's all getting a bit cumbersome.

Question is, I am looking for a suitable Panier system, to put the kit into, and then just a small camel back or the likes.

Full sus EBike, so the travel on the suspension has to be considered.

Any one done this sort of thing before - the Old Mountain Man racks look good, but not sure how this will all effect the ability to remove the rear wheel in case of a puncture etc. And if the rear suspension will cause any issues. Also looking for a bag system which will come on and off in seconds, so when I get anywhere I can take it off easily.

TIA

 

[Tim1023]

Did a quick search, but still didn't find a definitive answer.

My back pack when I go out into the hills is getting heavier, as I take quite a bit of kit with me.... well you have to when out on your own, in the middle of nowhere.

Anyway, now I have a drone with me as well, it's all getting a bit cumbersome.

Question is, I am looking for a suitable Panier system, to put the kit into, and then just a small camel back or the likes.

Full sus EBike, so the travel on the suspension has to be considered.

Any one done this sort of thing before - the Old Mountain Man racks look good, but not sure how this will all effect the ability to remove the rear wheel in case of a puncture etc. And if the rear suspension will cause any issues. Also looking for a bag system which will come on and off in seconds, so when I get anywhere I can take it off easily.

TIA

The Old Man Mountain rack is solid and allows your rear suspension to work (mine is on a Levo). And yes, it will be a pain should you want to repair a puncture on go. How often do you get them? Tubeless?

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[Ballynoes]

Thanks for the reply, think I will go with something like these.


that way I can take 1, 2 or none, depending on the ride for the day.

Also they won't interfere with suspension, or cause issues taking the wheels off.

 

[Binhill1]

Did a quick search, but still didn't find a definitive answer.

My back pack when I go out into the hills is getting heavier, as I take quite a bit of kit with me.... well you have to when out on your own, in the middle of nowhere.

Anyway, now I have a drone with me as well, it's all getting a bit cumbersome.

Question is, I am looking for a suitable Panier system, to put the kit into, and then just a small camel back or the likes.

Full sus EBike, so the travel on the suspension has to be considered.

Any one done this sort of thing before - the Old Mountain Man racks look good, but not sure how this will all effect the ability to remove the rear wheel in case of a puncture etc. And if the rear suspension will cause any issues. Also looking for a bag system which will come on and off in seconds, so when I get anywhere I can take it off easily.

TIA

Depending on size you need etc a handlebar bag is an option. But if you have a drone it's probably too small. Beauty of a rucksack is your body will cusion most of the bumps a rear rack or bag won't.

 

[steve_sordy]

Get your drone to carry some of the weight!

 

[Mikerb]

A waist bag will carry a drink bladder plus some tools etc......that would reduce the need for a big backpack. Backpacks also vary greatly in terms of how well they are secured on your back...keep in mind most are for hiking and not that comfortable for either the angle of your back when on a bike or the roughness of the ride. The smaller the back pack the better really. Camelback make some good backpacks usually with drinks bladder compartments but if you already have a bladder in a waist pack then they offer a good amount of space for other kit.

 

[Jackware]

I found a waist bag bounced up and down too much, and have reverted to a small backpack, but it has decent waist and chest straps.