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I picked up a portage bag, which is a heavy duty waterproof backpack big enough to hold a dead body, but I use it mostly for groceries and other big hauls on a

I picked up a portage bag, which is a heavy duty waterproof backpack big enough to hold a dead body, but I use it mostly for groceries and other big hauls on a bike. It's basically just a big bucket you wear on your back. I suppose it's less comfortable than a trailer, but it doesn't require setup time, stores away nicely, and can hold 2 week's worth of groceries for 2.

mturmon 8y ago
OTOH, if you use panniers, the heavy load is borne on the bike rather than your back.
- Fricken 8y ago
  I'm a hipster who rides a stripped down fixie, I don't want to bolt a bunch of crap onto my bike. Minimalism is my thing. Really what prompted me to get it was this big sketchbook I have that I wanted to be able to ride around with, and there was no regular bag of any sort capable of holding it except the portage bag. I've done lots of backcountry hiking so I'm not afraid of carrying a big heavy bag on my back for a few miles.
  - Obi_Juan_Kenobi 8y ago
    You don't hike on your taint. A bit of weight on your back while biking is fine, but it gets untenable surprisingly quickly.
    - woah 8y ago
      I feel like OP knows what it’s like to have a heavy backpack on a bike
    - u801e 8y ago
      > You don't hike on your taint. In general, you shouldn't be putting weight on your perineum (taint) when in the saddle. You should be putting weight on your ischial tuberosities (sit bones) instead. The former can result in blood circulation problems, and possible damage to the nerves and urethra.
mattrices 8y ago
Would you link the portage bag youre refering to?
- bronson 8y ago
  My family called them Duluth Bags: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth_pack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth_pack They're just giant bags with straps: no frame, no padding. They might be hard to find online but you should be able to find one in pretty much any outdoor shop. Maybe look for a 120L duffel with straps. Love 'em.
  - ghaff 8y ago
    Northwest River Supplies is one common source.
- Fricken 8y ago
  This, except in black: https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5012-988/Pro-Pack https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5012-988/Pro-Pack

mturmon 8y ago

OTOH, if you use panniers, the heavy load is borne on the bike rather than your back.

Fricken 8y ago
I'm a hipster who rides a stripped down fixie, I don't want to bolt a bunch of crap onto my bike. Minimalism is my thing. Really what prompted me to get it was this big sketchbook I have that I wanted to be able to ride around with, and there was no regular bag of any sort capable of holding it except the portage bag. I've done lots of backcountry hiking so I'm not afraid of carrying a big heavy bag on my back for a few miles.
- Obi_Juan_Kenobi 8y ago
  You don't hike on your taint. A bit of weight on your back while biking is fine, but it gets untenable surprisingly quickly.
  - woah 8y ago
    I feel like OP knows what it’s like to have a heavy backpack on a bike
  - u801e 8y ago
    > You don't hike on your taint. In general, you shouldn't be putting weight on your perineum (taint) when in the saddle. You should be putting weight on your ischial tuberosities (sit bones) instead. The former can result in blood circulation problems, and possible damage to the nerves and urethra.

mattrices 8y ago

Would you link the portage bag youre refering to?

bronson 8y ago
My family called them Duluth Bags: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth_pack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth_pack They're just giant bags with straps: no frame, no padding. They might be hard to find online but you should be able to find one in pretty much any outdoor shop. Maybe look for a 120L duffel with straps. Love 'em.
- ghaff 8y ago
  Northwest River Supplies is one common source.
Fricken 8y ago
This, except in black: https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5012-988/Pro-Pack https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5012-988/Pro-Pack