Feed bags

[bumbler]

Made this matched pair of feedbags. Large enough to hold a 32oz Nalgene bottle. I attach them to handlebars & stem with a long length of paracord, although velcro one-wrap or zip-ties would also work.

The hi-vis interior makes it easy to see what's inside.

Construction steps available here.



Edited to add link to construction steps.

[MTBiker from Berendrecht]

Looks very nice !!
Always interested in construction steps (always eager to learn).
Regards,
Berten

[bumbler]

Looks very nice !!
Always interested in construction steps (always eager to learn).
Regards,
Berten

Thanks; link to construction steps added to original post.

[tdg]

Nice job,  thanks

[bicyclehobo]

I also made a set of feedbags recently. I used a pair of Jandd chalk bags.

They are a work in progress. I am trying to do this without sewing. They survived the first test run.

Any commentary is appreciated. Total cost $16.85

http://bicyclehobo.com/diy-bikepacking-feedbags/

[dave]

@bicyclehobo,

That looks like a great idea about the Jandd chalk bags.  Can you provide an idea of the size of them?  I'd like to know how they fit a typical bike water bottle, etc.  --That's my only concern before ordering some from Jandd to try myself.  I looked on their site but no detailed specs are provided.

Thanks!

Dave

[bicyclehobo]

They are as tall as a 24oz can of Budweiser and wider. You could carry a  24oz to 1 liter bottle and have some free room [width] to stuff a couple energy bars. I will upload some photos this weekend with different sized bottles.

[dave]

Cool, thanks. 

This could be modified for the same purpose:
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/accessories/storage-systems/water-bottle-tote-1-liter.html

But those cost double what the Jandd chalk bags do.  Just another option for people, though.

[Mr Cup]

I use one of these: http://www.adsinc.com/camelbak-bottle-pouch

Camelbak bottle pouch thing. It goes on easy and holds a good amount of stuff right on the handlebar.

[bicyclehobo]

So this is a 24 oz can of Budweiser in the Jandd chalkbag....err...feedbag.

It could take a smartwater 1l. bottle or a 24 oz. water bottle with a clif bar or two jammed in.

[dave]

@bicyclehobo,

Thanks for the pics, they give a better idea of the end result.  Beer is an important component of my tours, so good to know that it fits a big boy of beer, and also that you tested your beer setup (judging by the open can).

I'm thinking I'll do your instructions, with the exception that I will probably skip the stabilizing bungee in lieu of somehow sewing or adding a bottom strap on each bag, similar to the Revelate design.   I would only make that change due to the fact that my rides center around dirt roads and trails.  If I were on pavement I agree the bungee should be sufficient.

Cool site, by the way.  I dig the idea about the hobo shower in the beer bottle and plan to try that, as well.

[bicyclehobo]

I am also looking at sewing the 'stabilization' cord/bungee. My sewing skills are very limited. If I do it I will hand sew it and just 'over engineer' it with so many stitches that the hulk will not be able to pull it out.

I am penning up a new article that has a different hobo shower that just uses water and some dr. bronners. I am using an empty 16 oz plastic peanut butter jar that doubles as my cup, measuring cup, bowl, and kitchen container [keeps the cat stove from being crushed].

[dave]

Nice.  I have used Bronners before and was planning to use it further until I saw the original hobo shower idea and thought it might be superior. 

I've heard peppermint Bronners works fine as toothpaste, but have never tried it and don't currently have any to try.

The plastic jar as multipurpose item is good, since you're never going to "shower" at the same time you're eating, anyway.  If I were showering, I'd already be at camp so pulling the stove out of the container wouldn't be a big deal (and probably would have already happened).

[Vonpotter]

I made this one out of an old Eddie Bauer coozie, a chunk of HDPE and a special clamp made for holding gear in firetrucks (my company is a dealer for them)

[bicyclehobo]

That is pretty well executed....nice job!

[bekologist]

The feedbags look great!


 Like bicyclehobo mentions, and while not total DIY, more of a repurposing, using a climbers' chalkbags as a feedbag is easy to do  Chalkbags are just the right size and come with stout loops for attaching with cord or a toestrap.  One cool thing about climbers' chalkbags is they come in a bewildering array of colors and patterns (Metolius chalkbags come to mind) and most lined with pile, keeping drinks cooler longer, making them also good to carry small electronics in. they usually have a side loop (to hold a toothbrush for climbers) that can help stabilize the bag to the steerer tube or headtube.

 You can string in a fork stabilizer cord right through a melted hole in the bottom of the chalkbag, or you can sew a loop on pretty easily. I've run one hanging off my saddles for gu packs (and they carry bananas well too!)  for about a decade now; a great alternate mounting place or a third feedbag is off the saddle and saddlebag, where it's within easy reach.

[roadpacker]

Good word Bekologist on alternate/additional positioning. I will post mine as soon as I am done (hand) sewing them. Using a lot of influences here.

[bicyclehobo]

I am inspired to redesign mine as well. I will be sewing loops in as well.