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Here is my review of the Ultimate Direction Scott Jurek Ultra 3.0:

I took it out for a trial 10K the other night to see how it performed and fit and all that jazz. I really enjoyed the vest and how it stayed in place for the entire run, the water bottles stayed up front and My giant Note 4 fit in the back zipper pocket perfectly.

Pros-

• Fit (also a con) I am a Male 5'9" and weight in at 167lbs I am in a small in this vest. I heeded the warnings of those before me and the reviews and ordered the small. It stayed perfectly in place. The side straps were all the way out, but the chest straps were as tight as they would go. It really seems like these two are not in line at all.
  
  
• Soft flasks worked nicely. I had to keep blowing air back in them so they wouldn't fall down. I only used one since I was on a 10K and just wanted to see how it worked. If I had water on both sides I think it would minimize a lot of shifting.
  
  
• comfort- This is one I was worried about since I run in tank tops or singlets mostly. I wasn't sure how the straps would work without more coverage. After a 10K and it was humid that night (rained that afternoon) it was super comfortable, I could barely tell it was off my shirt at all on my neck.
  
  
• Weight- Super super light, I barely even noticed it was on after about the first 200 yards.
  
  
• storage- There is a ton, there is a zipper pocket just below the left water bottle that would be ideal for a key or a gel or even a little bigger waffle. there are gel pockets more accessible up closer to the neck above the bottles. I would even consider throwing a tailwind single in one for a quick tear off and refill as needed. The back pocket is giant and would have more than enough room for clothes, rain jackets, etc. There is an outside zipper pocket as well that fit my Note 4 perfectly. I put it in a ziplock bag (sandwhich size) and turned it off and put it in there. Nothing not a single bump from it the entire run. I'll be putting my phone and maybe a credit card in there for race day.
  
  Cons-
  
  
• Size- I can't imagine how someone smaller than me fits in this thing. and what must the large be like.
  
  
• Soft flasks- This may just be personal preference, but I'm going to reserve judgement until I get the hard bottles in. I liked the quick bite and suck and honestly it wasn't hard to raise it up to my neck a little so I didn't have to bend my head. However, if I didn't blow air into the bottle after I was done to fill it up it will definitely slide to the bottom of the pocket. I may try using a bandana in the pocket to take up some room in the bottom.
  
  For now that's about it, I'll let you know more as I take it progressively further. It'll go for 9 miles with me on Sat Morning, so I'll have a better idea of what's what.
  
  Edit: Added Weight to the Pros section.
  
  

Welcome! First off, I don't have a lot of experience touring, but I've some, and a lot of thinking!

The tent itself looks fine. I have a North Face Stormbreak 2, which is actually on sale right now!. I've been really happy with it, and North Face has great customer support. It weighs about the same (5-6 lbs). Some people are really picky about weight, and some don't care that much (I'm in the latter category); it's really up to personal preference. Lighter tents can get very expensive, especially 2 person (nice to have even when touring solo).

As far as packing goes, the most obvious and pretty simple way is as you described: simply strap it to the top of a rack. However, I've actually packed mine by separating the fly and tent itself in different front panniers, and strapped the tent poles to my top tube (exhibit A). This method worked well. If you don't want a full front rack, you could always buy 2 Cargo Cages, electrical/gaft tape them to your fork, and strap in some smaller dry bags (I do this on my Pugsley set-up, but without the tape because I have mounts). Easily fit your tent + some other goodies in there.

I don't have much experience with handlebar space, but I've gotten some stuff to try. You could always look into some cheap straps to just buckle your stuff to the handlebar, but I'm not sure how well this would work. Dedicated handlebar bags are expensive, so your best bet would be to MacGuyver something.

I hope it was helpful. I just like to talk about touring :)

EDIT: The north face doesn't include a footprint, but as a lot of people will tell you, some Tyvek works great as a tent footprint, and it's super cheap. Amazon.

Vest

I got the Ultimate Direction SJ 3.0 about two weeks ago and I've since put two runs into it, one trail and one road. It's a nice upgrade from the Camelbak Dart I've been using.

The vest is lightweight and was very comfortable on my trail run, but on the second time out I think i tightened it down too much because it rubbed my collar raw. I'll have to give it another shot and loosen it up a bit, because when I felt the chafe I remembered a video of Jurek talking about how it was designed so that he could run his AT attempt shirtless. idk. The pockets in front do not waste space, and are perfectly sized to fit gu's, chews, or packets of tailwind etc. It's a little tougher to fit an iphone 7 plus in there, but you can make it happen. I'm embarassed to admit this but I do want quick access to my phone because I'm a millennial and I like attaching photos to my Strava runs.

I bought the pack knowing that there are no side pockets, but man, a Salomon style side stash would take this pack to the next level. Oh well. There is a small pocket on the lower back where you can put anything that doesn't need to be readily accessible. Like I said, no wasted space. There's also pole straps on the front which I haven't used, but it's nice to know they're there.

Overall I'm happy with the pack, and I feel like it suits my needs for the time being.

Shoes

My Bondi 4's wore a spot into the heel at about 150 mies so I returned them to Hoka, who agreed to send me a pair of Clifton 3's, so now I will have two pairs! They come tomorrow and they're traffic safety yellow. I'm pretty pumped.

I also picked up my first pair of Altras! I went into a running store looking to try on the Escalante which they did not have in my size, but I tried on everything else under the sun and eventually settled on the Altra Instinct 4, which felt great. I've been wanting to experiment with a zero drop shoe for a while now, and the sales guy was very good at his job.

The toe box feels so awesome, and I really like the splayed toe thing Altra is going for. Squeezing my toes into my Hoka Challenger ATR2's just makes me want to pick up a pair of Lone Peak 3.0's so I can have that feeling on the trails, too. While they do feel much different than my Hoka's, I hadn't experienced the calf-burning zero drop feeling I was warned about until I went to a track workout with my running group for the first time last night for some 400 repeats. Oh my god. The shoes felt so light and nimble on the track, but I seriously feel like I entered a new world of running based on the calf aches that night.

Misc

I broke the nozzle on my Nathan Speed draw plus when I fell on my face like a goofus, and they replaced it without question. Just wanted to throw that in there because they were so cool about it and sent a very lovely email wishing me luck.

Storage:

For my gravel bike I use this seat bag, size large, it holds 2 tubes+patches, levers, a decent amount of food, keys, cash, etc. I carry a pump on my gravel bike, so without CO2, it holds a lot. For my road bike, I use a much smaller pack that fits patches, 1 tube, 2x CO2, levers, a CO2 nozzle, keys, and maybe 1 or 2 Cliff bars. Most smaller seat packs will let you cram all that in and then some. Just enough to fix 2 flats, so if you get a flat, you can decide whether to press on with a little bit of risk (hopefully you didn't pinch the tube doing the road repair, happens to me often, eaten by mosquitoes and rushing it), or go home. Go off Amazon reviews if you want a smaller pack, but if you want a larger one, I swear by that Topeak I linked.

For phone mounts, I use this Topeak Ridecase on both my bikes. You can replace your stem's top cap and convert it to a phone mount if your bike is aluminum/steel and uses one of those star nuts on the inside of the steerer, and if your bike is carbon and uses a compression thing for the top cap, don't attempt to use that, and instead use the included bar mount to put the phone mount right on your stem. I've only dumped my phone once out of about 1000 miles, on smooth pavement of all things, and I'm pretty sure I didn't slide the phone onto the mount until it clicked. My bad. I ride on bumpy gravel with tires at 85 PSI, just to give you an idea of how secure the phone is. Stays put. If you can find a Ridecase for your phone and your phone is water-resistant, 100% go with this, since you can put the phone right down the stem and conserve tons of bar space for bells/lights/even clip-on aero bars. The mount swivels to landscape, and it pivots up and down, it's seriously amazing.

Bottle holders are a dime a dozen, but I have 2 of these cheap ones on my gravel bike and I've never lost a bottle. You can find some novel bottle holders, if your bike has enough room underneath the water bottle bosses to accomodate - Here's a water bottle cage that fits 2x CO2 and a little pump, to free up some space. Spendy though. My other water bottle holders are all from local bike shop, all Specialized, and they're a bit better than the cheap Amazon ones, but they're plastic, and I've broken a couple by being reckless on my gravel bike, has a water bottle cage under the downtube by the chainring, and yeah, if I check a curb to see if I jump it, and totally nail the water bottle cage, it breaks. The cheap Amazon ones just get gouged and maybe bent lol. If you want something better than a cheap water bottle cage, I highly recommend checking them out at a local bike shop, since you'll be able to really get a feel for color and style and whatnot.

Top tube bags, I honestly don't use. These are actually really really handy for being able to access things like food while you're actively moving, but if you stop with frequency, you don't really need one. These things are kind of like seat bags, you can find any sort of thing with a fair amount of size and it'll have enough storage.

If you have water bottle mounts on your forks, gravel bikes usually, you might want to invest in a cargo cage of sorts, these are the holy grail of storage if you plan 100+ mile outings. I have Salsa Anything Cages on my gravel bike (can't find on Amazon) and I can stuff 1 spare chain, missing links, 6 tubes, and about 20 patches in it, and then top it all off with a few rags and a bunch of Cliff Bars. Like, I have so much flat repair and chain repair in this bag that I can stop and help anyone on the road and not worry about running out of my own supply. I consider this an absolute must for gravel excursions- even if you plan to return to home at the end of the day, you might be so far from home that your preparation or lack thereof can spell disaster, and you might bump into people that fell on bad luck. But yeah, if you tend to stray 50-70 miles from home on gravel, you absolutely need this. I've been 50 miles from home on sharp rocks, had to burn my last tube, and it was seriously a Hail Mary play, trying to get through those 50 miles back home with no sort of way to fix a flat. Don't ever get into that situation. You won't be able to walk your bike even 20 miles in 4 hours, and if it's dusk, you might not even see another cyclist in order to beg for help.

Edit: this is quite a wall of text, but yeah, those are my recommendations. I'd actually recommend just going to a LBS to figure out what sizes you need, try to purchase there, all the good stuff you'll find in a LBS and the prices for good stuff at a LBS is about the same as Amazon. Ask the people at the LBS for recommendations, tell them what kind of biking you do, see if they have what you need at the price range you want. If you go there and see a top tube bag you want, but you're not willing to spend 60 bucks on a Salsa or Revelate Designs bag, then go to Amazon and try to find similar size no-name generic stuff with tons of reviews. That kind of thing.

In my experience it's been at least as many guys asking for water, I don't see a reason to call one group out specifically. I don't always like sharing my water and having to get back in line earlier but I definitely prefer a minor inconvenience to having someone else be uncomfortable or get hurt.

I'd guess the problem is more about people just not knowing how useful it can be and not knowing where to get one / how much / etc. Even if it really is about "looking super dope and stylish" I think the solution is the same: educate them. Show them where you or your friend got yours and how much it was and how many cool options are available.

I don't know anything about the quality but these look super cool and certainly seem small enough to still show off your assets if that's what you're worried about.
https://vibedration.com/collections/hydration-packs/ga - $38-$45

This is the pack I use. I love it and tell people about it whenever it comes up. It's just a little bit bigger than a regular slim pack when it's all strapped down and has a pressurized side to the bladder that inflates with a small hand bulb so the water can shoot out. It's great to cool down with or to share water because they don't have to touch your mouth piece. Really easy to fill and wash.
http://www.geigerrig.com/hydration-packs/rig-500-ballistic.html - $130

If cost is an issue here's a bunch on Amazon prime for under $20:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7U9XAK/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GONGTG/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CS8H2ZM/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EGEGJU/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECCEAR0/

I replaced the stock brakes with Hydraulic Disc Brakes. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33028813591.html

Stock brakes on the 10x will stop you but, I hated them. They squealed like a pig and lacked the stopping power of hydraulic ones. The hydraulic ones modulate much better than the stock ones and if you have any experience wrenching of a bike it is not that hard to do, and it was a good opportunity to swap them so the breaks are on the correct side for the US. I never heard of nutt brakes before, but I did not know enough about the electrical side of scooter e brakes to experiment so I just picked a known working set. my emtb has trp 4 cylinder ones and these nutt ones are just 2 cylinder, maybe someday I will see if I can find a good 4 cylinder set to even get better stopping power and larger rotors but these are working much better than the stock ones. You need some basic soldering skills, some shrink tube and I would recommend some dielectric grease just some extra waterproofing of your electrical work. BTW I did fkup my install a bit, so I needed to bleed the brakes, If you need a working bleed kit brand let me know and I can point you to one that has the right adapters.

I also ordered a set of spare wheels and tubes, I thought better to have them and need them, then to need them and not have them so I got the 3 inch street ones and the far right side that included the tube https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33034063345.html

Lastly for the hell of it and it has not arrived yet so I can't tell you if I will ever use it or not, I purchased the 10x seat. It appears to be just quick released on, if it required any screws, or be permanently attached I would not use it. So we will see, I got it on a whim.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33009819661.html

I bought a Suspension Adjuster, I have no idea if will be useful or not but it was cheap and I was ordering crap so I just got it.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33024812087.html

Oh yeah I did add the following bag and drink holder incase I wanted to pick up some food, drink or some tools and a charger or 2 and take it with me. Oh I did buy 2 chargers, that seemed like a good idea since you can dual charge the 10x.

Seway Scooter Storage Bag, Electric Scooter Front Hanging Bag Durable EVA Fit for Carring Charger Tools, Compatible Sedway Mini Pro Ninebot Mini Xiaomi (Black)
by Seway
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRXR4HT/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IxqrDbJ9DKB8D

detachable cup holder Ibera Bike Handlebar Cup Holder, Black with Multi-Way Mount for Commuters and Road bike
by Amazon.com
Learn more: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00J2FF71G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_BCqrDbCDAQCZY

I had a phone mount but I dont like it the cockpit is rather crowded already, so need to do some thinking on that.

I do need to add a bell for safety but I have a spare, and I just never added it, I have also been considering buying another timberbell because I love it on my mbt. because it is passive and can be locked off when not needed.

not sure about a mirror, just seem like a thing to get broken or snagged on something causing a crash

Oh the lighting sucks but I think a light on my lid might be the best way to go, but I might consider hardwiring something in some day in the future, as a better headlight.

Necessary to keep you and your bike safe:

• Lock
  
• Lights
  
• Bell
  
  Personal preference on one or the other:
  
• Backpack for your stuff
  
• (I prefer it, especially for hot days) rack with pannier bag or basket
  
  Something that is totally unnecessary, but has made my commute so much nicer:
  
• Cupholder for my coffee! I use this one, but whatever you get is up to you. Sure, you could have a bottle rack, but I love having my morning coffee or afternoon iced tea, or whatever. It's nice to have and it somehow makes my commute more relaxing :)
  
  ETA: For whatever reason, the bullet formatting isn't working, but hope you still understand my answers :)

The Elite cages are popular but not that light and overpriced IMO. I have some off brand carbon bottle cages from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SV16XT2), they are light and work great with my Camelbaks. But even better are the Supacaz aluminium cages that I later got for my wife's bike, they are even lighter (18g each, lighter than the carbon version) and also work great with Camelbaks: https://www.amazon.com/Supacaz-Fly-Cage-Ano-Slick/dp/B07D3FLY7F

Well I have a funny story. When I was a kid I taught myself to ride my bike and rode all the time until I was about 15. So fast forward over 10 years later and I decided, overweight and wanting to be healthy, that I wanted to get a new bike and start riding again. So I went to my local store, decided to get on one that I thought I'd like and try it out which turned out to be a big mistake. Not only did I not realize it was too big for me but instead of just getting off I decided to just pedal, I ended up going about 10 feet before I lost my balance, couldn't reach the floor, so I fell over into a display of bikes successfully knocking them all over. But luckily there were employees there to help pick up the bikes, not see if I was okay.

walking on sunshine
this for my bike

Accessory list:

Bike Horn/Alarm to replace the bell (can be bought via Juiced eBikes but since I had >month wait on the bike I ordered from China via AliExpress and saved $15): https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32878456118.html?pid=808\_0000\_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32878456118&aff\_trace\_key=&aff\_platform=msite&m\_page\_id=9422amp-3HjQAtrUduSC2OqOMyMPWQ1569695340598

Phone Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07419TQ6G?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Small Frame Bag (holds below toolkit & spare tube): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07WPTKNNQ?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Bike Tool Kit (including glueless patches): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MXIV4XV?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

High Volume Pump (mounted at water bottle bracket): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005UZOJZ2?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Water Bottle Holder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FC5IN1K?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

16" Rim Tape (apparently this is the BEST reflective tape on the market, costs a little more $ but I figured it'd help me be seen on the road by cars): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XV2XLZA/ref=ppx\_yo\_mob\_b\_track\_package\_o0\_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bike U Lock (haven't attached yet): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JLS8144?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Cell phone Holder

Water Bottle Holder

Umbrella Holder

I have yet to attach the water bottle holders to my cart, so I can't give you any advice on those, but the cell phone holder and umbrella holder are tits. The umbrella holder is a little wobbly since its all plastic and you're trying to clamp onto foam. The cell phone holder is a pretty nice touch. No more carrying it in your pocket, or digging through your bag. If you like to use golf course apps or listen to music this little thing is awesome. Just be careful how you position the phone, since the clamping mechanism always hits my volume buttons.

Next, I'd like to get a mesh sack for underneath the handle to toss broken tees, or golf balls into while I play.

I just use a silicone bite mouthpiece off a hydration bladder. Cheap, effective, easy to clean and you can have a different color for a couple bags.
I read about someone using the bite pieces before getting the eq, and was pleasantly surprised.
Like these-
Bite Valve Replacement for Hydration Bladder (2pcs), Water Reservoir Mouthpiece for Water Bladder Hydration Pack Bladder, Compatible With Most Brands https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC74V4D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_VbJGzb5G3T8F3

It has holes for one bottle, but I have a rear mounted cage: http://www.amazon.com/Minoura-Seat-Montsbh-300-Bottle-Holder/dp/B001B13J1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167512&sr=8-2&keywords=Minoura

and a mount for an aero bottle between the bars. http://www.triboutique.ca/Profile-Design-Aero-Drink-Bottle-p/PDAERODRINKBOTTLE.htm?gclid=CMT5x9-hxssCFQktaQodR8cPCg

I really like having the bottle right in front of me vs. reaching down every time I need to drink. I can just keep sipping every 15 minutes or so and then refill from one of the rear bottles. The nice thing about the rear mounted cage is that it hangs nicely on the bar in transition with front facing out.

Have you tried this guy?

http://www.torchy.co.uk

UK based and good after sales. I've used a few times (from his eBay shop) and no complaints so far (all waterproof, good build quality etc)

edit: while not super cheap, I also use one of these to hold the battery on the bottle bosses. Not what it's designed for, but fits those square batteries perfectly and very securely.

Can't decide between hose clamps and zip ties? Here's a hybrid of both! https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Universal-Cage-Mount-22-50mm/dp/B001EIEHEC

I personally installed those on one non-carbon fork and thought they worked pretty well. For light loads I'd do it on carbon too.

Zip ties are also good if you put some stiff rubber under them to protect the fork.

You can add Anything cages with 3 set of these. I did this on my carbon fork and so far it's working great.

To add some space in my frame bag, I took my spare tube and wrapped it around my front hub and secured it with electrical tape. Every little bit helps.

I have this one and it was so comfortable, with the ability to hold 2.5 L of water. As a lady, I didn't find carrying that much water was unfordable with this pack, and there is enough room for essentials like a jacket, charger, toilet paper, etc. Love this for hiking too - can pack a whole lunch for two and its not too bulky.

https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Syncro-Hydration-Meteorite-Medium/dp/B018FF0CCW/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1491312960&sr=1-1&keywords=syncro+10

Yeah, I got 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/Blackburn-Outpost-Cargo-Bottle-Cage/dp/B00NT4KXBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496944539&sr=8-1&keywords=blackburn+cages

I did not have to do any tweaking, they fit perfectly on the existing holes, and as long as you have the stock tires, there is an 1"-1.5" gap between the bottom of the water bottle holder, and the tire.

1: I have no idea, I just had an extra set of "mount anywhere" braze ons, so I stuck it there, I have 2 more cages coming for the traditional mounts. I won't know if the top tube option will work until I can test it out once all the snow melts.


2: With these, I've also seen a lot of people use them to mount other gear like sleeping bags and tents. The straps are pretty accommodating, those are half gallon jugs and I still have about 6 inches of strap left.
Edit: They mount like a normal water bottle cage would, I have a single braze on for each arm of the forks, so I just used one braze on and then zip tied the bottom to keep it from swinging, if you don't have a braze on, you can get those "mount anywhere" ones (like I have for the top tube bottle cage).


3: I'll have a U-lock with a ~6ft cable in one of my panniers, those things are huuuuuge, they're the Pro model of Ortliebs Back Roller Classics. In just one bag I can pack my tent/rainfly, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and pillow with room to spare.

This works great and can be moved easily between bikes. I also have this that works well too.

Just throwing this out there, but most bottle cages are standard fit for a bike water bottle. They do, however, make adjustable bottle cages to fit non-standard bottles (for example, this one). I have a friend who is too lazy to wash his water bottle, so he carries disposable water bottles which are much smaller diameter than a standard bike water bottle.

i have one like this that i put a piece of intertube under the velcro strap to help it get a better grip

I've been using this one that velcro's on: https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497180192&sr=8-2&keywords=quick+cage+water+bottle+holder and it's been working suprisingly well for me (my expectations were low) but I don't really go on any super rough rides.

I don’t own one of these, but I’ve read several great reviews about them.

You could try zip tying the cage to your frame in a better spot.

SKS Anywhere More elegant solution than zip ties.


Wolf Tooth B-RAD Allows you to lower the cage.

Not very elegant, but this adaptor lets you put a bottle cage onto the seat-tube or downtube according to your preference. I had initially used cable ties over electric tape to protect the frame but it didn't seem to be reliable and left a sticky residue on the frame that I had to clean.

I got the top one from a messenger friend, and the bottom from a bike co-op

top: https://www.amazon.com/VeloChampion-Double-Water-Bottle-Mount/dp/B00NV0CL44

bottom: https://www.amazon.com/Profile-Design-2008-Aqua-Black/dp/B001C69YYO/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1494619008&sr=1-1&keywords=profile+aqua%5D

A cargo bottle cage is better than a regular bottle holder, IMO. Offers more range in the types of things you can carry. For a basket, I used to have a hard case mounted to the back which was pretty awesome but I opted for a larger seat versus the storage.

*Edited to add image.

Just got this in the mail and it works great!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RLJ8L6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I bought these and they work pretty well

This is the best option I've found thus far.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXLLVQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8OvDAbF9VA36X

Local bike shop had these when I was looking for one. Works best with bottles smaller than 25 oz. SKS Water Bottle adapter

I use this and it works great. Stays in place.

SKS-Germany 11313 Anywhere... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'm in East Tennessee and a hydration pack is just a handy piece of gear that I wouldn't want to ride without, because it carries your water, tools, tubes, and snacks if you need them.

You don't have to spend $100 on one, I use a High Country pack I bought at Costco like 6 years ago for $25 and it's still going strong. I have replaced the bladder twice but you're going to do that with any hydration pack, and it's just $11 to replace.

Here's one on Amazon that oughta do the trick.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NT4KXBA

A much less expensive iteration. Neither solution is really well suited for situations where you're hydrating while riding. Better suited for packing in water.

You can strap on a mount. Something like SKS-Germany 11313 Anywhere Bicycle Attachment Water Bottle Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dWj1Bb65JJR07

Or one of the Blackburn cages could be held on with a hose clamp and rubber backing.

Check out RJ the bike guy, he has a video using the hose clamps for a cage.

I have two cheapie Bell ones from Wal-Mart to hold water bottles. They've held up on two trips over 250 miles so far.

Edit: a pic of the cages

http://imgur.com/gallery/fC3MWTm

I bought a couple CamelBak bite valves (https://www.amazon.com/SportsTrail-Replacement-Hydration-Mouthpiece-Compatible/dp/B06XC74V4D/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1526472861&sr=8-13&keywords=bite+valve). When I fill I bag I take it off the vaporizer and pop a bite valve on it, it's super convenient. Edit: When I fill A bag I take it off the vaporizer and pop a bite valve on it, sorry about the typo.

I just happen to have another trip planned this weekend, so here's my current train of thought. I have a few options. There happens to be a cold spring where I camp, but it requires a canoe ride to get there. There are always derelict canoes and paddles available, but I have to get to the site early enough to setup camp and make the trip to collect water before it gets too dark.

My other option is to pack in the water. I'll probably just throw a hydration pack on my back this weekend. I have an Osprey Syncro 12 pack with a 2.5L Camelblak bladder inside. I tried like crazy to make room on my bike for the Camelbak bladder, so I didn't have to use the backpack, but I just plain ran out of room. I really need to upgrade my half frame pack to a full frame pack, to get around the bladder issue.

I'd go the water filtration route, but I don't have a filter yet. I'm hoping one turns out to be a Christmas present this year.

I do have Blackburn Outpost Cargo cages electrical taped to my fork, which could be used to hold very large water bottles. But with the autumn temperatures and rain, the cages are holding an extra blanket and a tarp for this rain trip. I'm also not a fan of having too much weight up front. I'm trying very hard to keep the heavy stuff either on my back or in the main triangle.

Autumn definitely has its bikepacking challenges. Colder weather means more gear. Tarps and blankets. Thermal clothing, wool socks and hoodie. So much more to pack with a very limited amount of space.

Another option is to throw heavy stuff into a cargo trailer. It looks ghetto, but I've done it many times when camping with my daughter. I made my trailer from an old bicycle kid carrier. Here's a link to a comment detailing the build.

Get this one instead.


Seriously. I goto 3-4 major festivals a year like Electric Forest, Bonaroo, Hulaween, and Camp Bisco (plus a Bassnectar gathering or two). This bag is the TITS.

- It has an internal frame that keeps it about an inch off your back so air can blow through
- The osprey hydration system is second to none
- it has exactly as many pockets as you need for a 14 hour festival day
- it has a build in rain fly
- it weighs less than 2 lbs empty

This is what a saddle mount looks like. A standard water bottle cage fits just fine.

I got these for each fork leg and they have been great. Not the best bottle cage, but the mounts can handle anything. Two mounts for an anything cage is fine. I used the cage under my down tube with two bolts for months.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y69QX8 This is the cage I bought, and I just zip-tied it on since there was nowhere to mount a bottle cage. They make adaptors but this just seemed simpler. I put some foam tape behind the cage to make the fit a little bit more snug.

Sure.

• The rack is a Tubus Tara. Only 360 grams (12.7 oz), it can carry 15 kg (33 lb).
  
• The bottle cage is mounted using an SKS adapter, which can also be mounted on the seatpost. You can also carry water below the downtube using an adapter made by TwoFish.
  
• The light is an 800+ lumen taillight made by DesignShine. It's worth the hefty pricetag.

I have this on my right front fork.

I actually prefer this spot to my other bikes that have it on the downtube or seat tube. Easier to reach for me.

For a Kryptonite or in general like this?

I used these on the Arizona Trail and they actually worked really well:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144NTZOU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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And this:

http://www.bedrockbags.com/gear/honaker-nalgene-bag

Is that one of those Minoura rear-mount cage gizmos? How do you like it? I was thinking about getting one, but I had never seen it mounted on anyone's bike. What's your take on it?

>I'd like to be able to sip it at traffic lights

You need this.

something like this should allow you to mount cages to your fork

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2708083022714283574&pd_rd_wg=0g1oA&pf_rd_r=KMM3YKT0XBZ1G73EHA1R&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00ZFHW1MI&pd_rd_w=1egZK&pf_rd_i=king+cage&pd_rd_r=393285c5-9253-4e60-8def-890243a4406f&ie=UTF8&qid=1527092441&sr=1

Carry them behind your saddle with something like the one linked below, and then use your vertical bottle cage for storing your spare tubes etc.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/9jt/VeloChampion-Double-Water-Bottle-Cage-Mount-Triathlon/B00NV0CL44

I use this one, but I'm not sure about how well it allows folding without being removed first. I only use it for long rides.

https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y

No problem. Amazon Prime is my jam.

An adjustable waterbottle cage might work. Walmart sells something similar if you want to buy one, see if it fits your Yeti, and return if it does not.

>twofish Quick Cage Water Bottle Holder

First result on "twofish Quick Cage Water Bottle Holder" https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B13J1E

I have a few of these, might be another option.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XC74V4D/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522858121&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=camelbak+bite+valve&psc=1 these are similar to what I have.

Blackburn Outpost Cargo Bottle Cage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT4KXBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pRt7AbRKBQ98T

Cup holder.
https://www.amazon.com/Ibera-Handlebar-Holder-Black-Multi-Way/dp/B00J2FF71G

There are these also

And also also

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-Waterbottle-Cage-2/dp/B004Y69QX8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I use this. Works great, plus I can change the size and use a smaller bottle when needed.

This might work. LINK

Just realized i completely forgot to mention the bike.

It's a 2014 Raleigh Rush Hour. It's stock except for the pedals and straps.

The rear bottle-cage holder is this

Maybe this?

https://i.imgur.com/pCZ9Cfg.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUY2OWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oQuXzb7EVFHGF


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZMBMQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_8NrDkzVYg5j6F


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FC5IN1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_uNqKbj8FClvLF

Its not pretty but it works.

I've used these

https://www.amazon.com/Dom-Monkii-Cage-Lightweight-Size-adjustable/dp/B01H6WPPMC

https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Quick-Water-Bottle-Holder/dp/B00P4ALJ7Y/

annoying when you fold down the bottle is upside down.

The Cage itself is just a Topeak adjustable one. with a Minoura saddle mount. On the first time out the cage rattled a bit and the bottle fell out when i hit a particularly nasty road transition. but after i stoped and adjusted it a bit tighter I had no other problems with it.

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