Paul Ruinaard Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Have a look here to see what the consequences could be. This guy got unlucky, admittedly. https://www.facebook.com/eddy.king.58760 I know of at least one guy locally who ended his MTB career and had to have spinal fusion after a get off on the Spruit where he fell on his back after a jump (the bomb hole) where a multi tool low down in his backpack caused all the damage, according to the Doctor. I have endless arguments with my mates about this and have become so minimal in my packing and paranoid about it myself after the above incident.Multi tools and hard things go in the saddle bag, not the backpack. IMHO that nice soft bag of water can act like a back protector. Hopefully someone else gets it and doesn't do himself too much damage
Surv0MTB Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Ill often put a multitool in my top pocket, cannot handle saddlebags, way too much noise and rattle. Surely the bladder in the camelbak should provide a bit of protection/cushioning? unless its empty of course? I think that guy was extremely unlucky.
Wayne Potgieter Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 i used to ride with a multi tool in my cycling jersey pocket. One fall and dealing with the bruise for weeks made me realise how dangerous tools etc are. Now its everything put onto a tool bag strapped to the bike (yes i know it is a fashion faux pax - i just dont care) and bobs your aunty. Camelbak is used for hydration, bananas and my jacket (all soft things)
Belgarath Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I don't even have a Camelbak, I try to get everything into my saddle bag. If it doesn't fit, it doesn't go. I actually need to get a bigger saddle bag, as my phone got bigger Ill often put a multitool in my top pocket, cannot handle saddlebags, way too much noise and rattle. If it rattles, I at least know it's still there :D
Surv0MTB Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 True, I just cannot handle the noise it makes. Even if my cables slap together on bumps I get annoyed, cable tie them together to stop the sound.If there was a saddlebag with the ability to strap each item into the bag, or tight little pockets to stop them moving around, it could work for me.
Disher Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 yup... bit of a dilemma. I have a carbon frame bike which I do my best to keep light but then every ride the following goes along in the camelback - 2 litres of water - 1 x multi tool - 1 x knife - 1 x tubeless puncture repair kit - 1 x tube puncture repair kit - 1 x tube - several cable ties - several bombs and the bomb adaptor. - oh and yeah there's a can of pepper spray in there as well. That's just for the northern's green route :) - kidding that's the standard pack for wherever we ride. too much you think ??
Belgarath Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 yup... bit of a dilemma. I have a carbon frame bike which I do my best to keep light but then every ride the following goes along in the camelback- 2 litres of water- 1 x multi tool- 1 x knife- 1 x tubeless puncture repair kit- 1 x tube puncture repair kit- 1 x tube- several cable ties- several bombs and the bomb adaptor.- oh and yeah there's a can of pepper spray in there as well. That's just for the northern's green route :) - kidding that's the standard pack for wherever we ride. too much you think ?? That's about mine as well. I usually end up taping the spare tube to the seat stem. Looks weird, though, but who cares?
DJR Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 True, I just cannot handle the noise it makes. Even if my cables slap together on bumps I get annoyed, cable tie them together to stop the sound. If there was a saddlebag with the ability to strap each item into the bag, or tight little pockets to stop them moving around, it could work for me.Cut old piece of tube and slide a sleeve over the tools before packing them. Some also pack tools in a sock, that you can then use as a rag to clean up after a messy repair job. Also, get a bag that can strap tightly, preferably with velcro. I find the Topeak ones better than most. There is no need for a noisy saddle bag.
nonky Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 This post has really got me thinking about the stuff in my camelback...perhaps, it's time to put the sharp objects back into a saddle bag. REALLY GOOD POST, OP!
Rob22 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I think this guy was really unlucky. I would guess that in most cases, a camelback would offer some protection - even if small
Nibali Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Suddenly the S.W.A.T. system seems like a very good idea
HowardSteele Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 When your riding Buds start leaving their camelbak and saddle bags at home because...everything they need is in your Camelbak
droenn Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Everything is in camelbak. Perhaps that enduro style KUDU one with the back protection might be a good idea for future though....
Dru Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Hahahaha, good one. Heard a few complaints from the ones carrying the Camelbak even though it takes while for them to realise. lol When your riding Buds start leaving their camelbak and saddle bags at home because...everything they need is in your Camelbak
Rocket-Boy Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 The fashion police think saddle bags are not on, but I still have not found anything that works better.Mine doesnt rattle and the only time I realise its there is when I need something from it.
Ratty Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 My multitool is put in a specific pocket that just fits it and is always closed so no bits sticking out and it lies parallel to me. Don't see how it would be a problem in a fall. My camelbak has previously saved me some pain after a nice over the bars at +- 40km's per hour. Landed on my back on a rock.
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