I'm running only one bike, and I've lashed most everything to my frame: EDC pump under my bottle cage, and a Dakine Hot Laps wrap behind the head tube with a tube, 2 Pedros levers, and a SOG folding knife (just 'cause). I have an 11sp chain link taped to my bars and a Fiskars saw sometimes lashed under the TT. The vast majority of my rides are really close to home so I'll run my minimalist Bontrager Rapid Pack to securely stash my keys, a pack of yet-unused bacons, Crank Bros F15 (Canada edition!), and maybe a snack. When I'm gonna be out for 2 or more hours, or riding the bike park, I have a High Above pack with ample space for a lot more food, my GoPro, spare links, a flashlight, brake pads, and a small jacket, etc. While I take issue with the design of the High Above - it un-cinches itself nearly every time I take it on/off, unlike the Bonti pack - it's good enough that I haven't used my Dakine Nomad in several years.
No matter the ride length/distance, I use a Sealine mobile phone pouch for my iPhone SE. Like Cam, I favor smaller phones. This case accommodates it and keeps it dry.
April 29, 2020, 11:23 p.m. - Dan
I'm running only one bike, and I've lashed most everything to my frame: EDC pump under my bottle cage, and a Dakine Hot Laps wrap behind the head tube with a tube, 2 Pedros levers, and a SOG folding knife (just 'cause). I have an 11sp chain link taped to my bars and a Fiskars saw sometimes lashed under the TT. The vast majority of my rides are really close to home so I'll run my minimalist Bontrager Rapid Pack to securely stash my keys, a pack of yet-unused bacons, Crank Bros F15 (Canada edition!), and maybe a snack. When I'm gonna be out for 2 or more hours, or riding the bike park, I have a High Above pack with ample space for a lot more food, my GoPro, spare links, a flashlight, brake pads, and a small jacket, etc. While I take issue with the design of the High Above - it un-cinches itself nearly every time I take it on/off, unlike the Bonti pack - it's good enough that I haven't used my Dakine Nomad in several years. No matter the ride length/distance, I use a Sealine mobile phone pouch for my iPhone SE. Like Cam, I favor smaller phones. This case accommodates it and keeps it dry.