OT: preferred on-bike storage for tools, tubes, and snacks?

[Nathan Dushman]

I've used a saddle bag for years because one came with my first road bike. For a longer ride recently, a friend lent me a handlebar bag for additional storage. I was surprised at how convenient it was, and how much stuff it held. Also seems easier to move between bicycles. What do folks here use/prefer? I'm looking for something that can hold a spare tube, patch kit, small tools and some snacks.

The handlebar bag I borrowed is from Rickshaw Bags in Dogpatch. Would anyone be interested in a group order of them? I'd be happy to inquire, if there's enough interest, and see if we could get a discount or an SF2G logo on it. https://www.rickshawbags.com/all-weather-handlebar-bag#1114=264 or the smaller version https://www.rickshawbags.com/mini-handlebar-bag-custom

Nathan

[John French]

(Trying again because Google rejected my first attempt as spam)

I like my gigantic boxy rando bag, but I guess that’s not for everyone. Ely, The guy who made it, also makes a nifty smaller handlebar bag which looks nice (and doesn’t require a rack):

https://www.ruthworkssf.com/store/p65/Ultralight_Brevet_Handlebar_Bag.html

Made locally in the Mission!

-John

[Matthew Hiller]

I like using a wear-under-your-clothes security travel security pouch for most of my tools. Has multiple pockets and zippers for organization. Also holds keys, MNR/LIRR bike permit, emergency $20 bill, quick links in a few different gauges for emergency chain repair, extra presta valve stem nuts, etc. Sometimes I'll throw in credit cards, though lately I prefer a Lezyne Caddy Sack for real wallet-ey things. If I'm riding with luggage, the pouch gets thrown into my pannier. If I'm riding light, I can put it in a jersey pocket and string the shoulder strap cross body over the opposite shoulder. Very easy to bring from bike to bike.

I don't generally keep a tube in there, mostly because the different bikes I ride use different (in some cases radically different) tube sizes. For tubes I use small or extra-small underseat bags that can stay on the bike they go with.

[Matthew Kenaston]

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I have a frame bag for my commuter and it holds lots of stuff so I don’t have to carry a backpack (yuck). Kyle also makes awesome handlebar bags. High quality, locally made. You can visit the shop when Kyle isn’t adventure biking. Something to be said for walking the walk ... or biking the bike?!

[djconnel]

I've got a randonneur bag which is really nice on my light touring bike, but it requires a front rack, and is bad in crosswinds.  A compact handlebar bag would be a good option, I think: the nice thing about a handlebar bag is you can reach into it while riding.  BoxDog bikes has a good selection.