On 5/16/10, Bob W <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Handlebar bag. I'm a big fan of Lone Peak bags - made in the > > US, relatively affordable, and IMHO quite durable. > > http://lonepeakpacks.com/ and > > <http://thetouringstore.com/LONE%20PEAK/LP%20H-bar%20Packs/H10 > > 0%20H-BAR%20PACK%20PAGE.htm> > > The Lone Peak bags are basically empty boxes. You'd > > probably want to add some sort of padding to keep your gear > > from knocking around. > > > > If you're willing to spend a few bucks more, there are some > > other handlebar bags that can be fitted specifically for > > camera storage. > > e.g. Ortlieb offers a "camera insert" for their bags. > > > I think the problem with that approach is that it leaves you without a > camera bag when you're not on your bag. My approach for a very long tour > (many weeks, even months), if I ever get to do one, would be to put a robust > basket on the front of the bike and put a camera bag in it, attached with > carabiners.
That's not necessarily true. Most handlebar bags have d-rings or some sort of strap attachment points on either side. That's probably not quite as convenient as tossing your camera bag in a basket, though. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ __o _'\<,_ (*)/ (*) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
