Walkers- what stuff do you carry and how do you carry it?
03-18-13, 08:11 PM
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"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
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"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
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Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
03-19-13, 04:26 AM
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My 25L backpack, for short range cycling and walking around town, gets filled with junk and every so often I cull it.
Currently it has
250cc water bottle
Swiss army knife
Watch-battery style LED lamp (front/back as backups)
Lipsalve
pen
paper diary
phone
a few plastic bags
wallet (stripped of small coins if possible)
spare insulation (waterproof in summer)
keys
My latest addition is a disposable cigarette lighter. I don't think I have a button compass. You never know.....
This is basically about Every Day Carry (EDC). They guys over at EDC seem to spend an inordinate amount of hard cash on their toys, mine are budget versions.
Currently it has
250cc water bottle
Swiss army knife
Watch-battery style LED lamp (front/back as backups)
Lipsalve
pen
paper diary
phone
a few plastic bags
wallet (stripped of small coins if possible)
spare insulation (waterproof in summer)
keys
My latest addition is a disposable cigarette lighter. I don't think I have a button compass. You never know.....
This is basically about Every Day Carry (EDC). They guys over at EDC seem to spend an inordinate amount of hard cash on their toys, mine are budget versions.
03-19-13, 08:02 AM
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I carry bus fare. One time I had a rim crack many miles from home. It would have been a long walk if I didn't have money for the bus.
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03-20-13, 12:05 PM
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Well played, Albertson's. Well played.
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03-21-13, 03:13 AM
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"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
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Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
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RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
08-28-13, 06:38 AM
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I walk to and from work, and have been doing so since June 2010 (with the exception of the time we were travelling around the world, and even then we did quite a bit of walking). Prior to June 2010, I was attending uni, and tried to walk as much as I could. For my last 2 years of uni, the closest I could park for free was 2 km from the building where most of my classes were. So I parked further than 2 km out, and walked. And more recently, during this winter, Rowan and I have been going for walks several evenings a week. I've been walking about 15-20 km/week most weeks since about 2007.
When I was car free in Winnipeg, I walked to the grocery store (1 km each way) and that was a great way to make good grocery choices. I also walked to church, to my Dr, to my physiotherapist, and sometimes to and from work (13.6 km round trip).
If I'm just heading to work, I don't carry much. But when I was in uni, and if I figure I'm going to buy anything, I carry a backpack. You can get some good backpacks with support, comfortable straps, etc.
When I was car free in Winnipeg, I walked to the grocery store (1 km each way) and that was a great way to make good grocery choices. I also walked to church, to my Dr, to my physiotherapist, and sometimes to and from work (13.6 km round trip).
If I'm just heading to work, I don't carry much. But when I was in uni, and if I figure I'm going to buy anything, I carry a backpack. You can get some good backpacks with support, comfortable straps, etc.
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08-28-13, 11:03 AM
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Reading through the other thread, I found it enlightening and refreshing to find so many that either don't mind or actually like to go for a stroll. Which got me thinking about what kind of stuff one typically carries and how they would do so.
Personally, I've just started this week a new regimen of riding to the other side of our town with my wife to the c-store she prefers to patronize on her way to work and then I walk back home. Currently, I travel light for me- keys, phone, ID w/minimal cash and no plastic, and mp3 player. When it gets warmer, I'll have to incorporate hydration and trying to sort out the best hands free option and include some light utility space for small purchases made along the way, as there is a small number, but wide variety, of retail shops, plus the Post Office, Insurance agent, bank is half a block away, and favorite grocer is the last stop before entering my neighborhood.
That's me.... what about y'all?
Personally, I've just started this week a new regimen of riding to the other side of our town with my wife to the c-store she prefers to patronize on her way to work and then I walk back home. Currently, I travel light for me- keys, phone, ID w/minimal cash and no plastic, and mp3 player. When it gets warmer, I'll have to incorporate hydration and trying to sort out the best hands free option and include some light utility space for small purchases made along the way, as there is a small number, but wide variety, of retail shops, plus the Post Office, Insurance agent, bank is half a block away, and favorite grocer is the last stop before entering my neighborhood.
That's me.... what about y'all?
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Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
08-28-13, 01:39 PM
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My cargo shorts are like carrying a small backpack on my belt, lots of pockets to keep things organized and the aforementioned belt to hang things like my multitool, knife, and keys.
They are also comfortable on the bike which is the criteria I use for most things I use.
They are also comfortable on the bike which is the criteria I use for most things I use.
08-28-13, 07:02 PM
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My cargo shorts are like carrying a small backpack on my belt, lots of pockets to keep things organized and the aforementioned belt to hang things like my multitool, knife, and keys.
They are also comfortable on the bike which is the criteria I use for most things I use.
They are also comfortable on the bike which is the criteria I use for most things I use.
08-28-13, 08:16 PM
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I always carry my bus card since it's 2 zones giving me the ability to enter New York City for free during the weekends. I don't walk too much and you'll find me during the weekends on one of my bikes or a Xootr kick scooter. I guess I'm still a kid at heart but they are fun. The Xootr and public transit really open up destinations that would be too far to walk. If I'm with the Xootr, I'll also have bicycle gloves along with sunglasses and my Third Eye.
Other than that, I'll carry my wallet, cell phone and IPOD. The IPOD is essential when taking public transit which can get boring so I load up on music. My new toy is an portable XM radio (XMP3i) so I can listen to CNN, MSNBC or 20 other channels while I'm on the bus. I didn't think I was going to like it but boy was I wrong and it's worth the 10 bucks a month! I could pick up some of those channels with my cell phone but it doesn't work too well using transit plus you'll use data minutes. Living close to New York City, I can pick up a signal within the office!
Other than that, I'll carry my wallet, cell phone and IPOD. The IPOD is essential when taking public transit which can get boring so I load up on music. My new toy is an portable XM radio (XMP3i) so I can listen to CNN, MSNBC or 20 other channels while I'm on the bus. I didn't think I was going to like it but boy was I wrong and it's worth the 10 bucks a month! I could pick up some of those channels with my cell phone but it doesn't work too well using transit plus you'll use data minutes. Living close to New York City, I can pick up a signal within the office!
08-28-13, 08:40 PM
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Nothing rattles around, my leatherman, knife, and keys are on my belt.
My favourite cargo shorts are in the wash, they are zip offs so can be worn as pants and have an even better pocket layout but in either case I don't feel overloaded or imbalanced. They are made of heavier cotton duck and are fairly tough and remarkably nice in the hot weather we have been having as they are breathable and water resistant.
Lightweight cargo shorts suck, these are work grade like Carrhart. My utilikilt is equally good at packing gear and great for strolling and hiking.
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What I carry when walking ...
I ride my bike for most errands during the warmer months, but I don't like riding in the dead of the bitter-cold Midwest (St. Louis) winters, so I switch to walking with walking poles (for a more aerobic effect) and a light backpack. I can pack a TON of groceries in my backpack and can easily handle a 25-pound load and still maintain correct posture and momentum. It's also more comfortable and warmer to walk, because it's hilly here in St. Louis, and biking downhill on a cold winter day makes me feel like my lungs will never thaw out. But walking helps me avoid the wind, and ensures that I get a good workout on both trips, as opposed to biking, where many of my return trips are downhill, so a lot of easy-peasy coasting involved. I LOVE my walking poles! That, plus my favorite up-tempo music playlist, helps make the time go by even faster, not to mention helping to ensure that I continue to fit in my clothes even after indulging in one too many holiday goodies from coworkers or social gatherings!
08-28-13, 10:12 PM
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I ride my bike for most errands during the warmer months, but I don't like riding in the dead of the bitter-cold Midwest (St. Louis) winters, so I switch to walking with walking poles (for a more aerobic effect) and a light backpack. I can pack a TON of groceries in my backpack and can easily handle a 25-pound load and still maintain correct posture and momentum. It's also more comfortable and warmer to walk, because it's hilly here in St. Louis, and biking downhill on a cold winter day makes me feel like my lungs will never thaw out. But walking helps me avoid the wind, and ensures that I get a good workout on both trips, as opposed to biking, where many of my return trips are downhill, so a lot of easy-peasy coasting involved. I LOVE my walking poles! That, plus my favorite up-tempo music playlist, helps make the time go by even faster, not to mention helping to ensure that I continue to fit in my clothes even after indulging in one too many holiday goodies from coworkers or social gatherings!
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I walk to and from work. I use a small backpack to carry what ends up being mostly rain gear, usually a snack of sorts.
Light windbreaker/rain jacket
Umbrella
Extra pair of socks
Plastic bag
Book
Bandaids and ibuprofen
Water bottle
One transit token
Cell, pen, pocketknife, keys, and ID stay in my pockets. My cell phone is also my music/radio player.
Light windbreaker/rain jacket
Umbrella
Extra pair of socks
Plastic bag
Book
Bandaids and ibuprofen
Water bottle
One transit token
Cell, pen, pocketknife, keys, and ID stay in my pockets. My cell phone is also my music/radio player.
08-29-13, 11:15 AM
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They don't getmuch snow and ice in St Louis, and it doesn't last long when they do. I walk slower and more carefully when it's icy out, and will walk in the grass if it's icy. The grass tends to be less slippery than the icy sidewalks.
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As for tips ... dress for it. No different, really, than dressing for cycling in the winter or cross-country-skiing in the winter.
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Being a dork I go with the practical fanny pack. I have three of them,one small and two large, one of the large is without water bottle pockets.
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09-15-13, 09:03 AM
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Now that I'm married, I'm willing to go with the fanny pack, too. It must have the perfect dorkiness-to-practicality ratio out there. It carries the wallet, keys, phone, and even a balled-up shopping bag, and I can wear gym shorts with no pockets.