I mentioned Mountain Smith and I own several packs made by the former Dana Design, which was also mentioned here by others, which can also be found on eBay. Be forewarned about buying on eBay, the packs maybe in good shape but the zippers may not be. I also own several packs designed by Dana Gleason, who started Dana Designs. He now owns Mystery Ranch, a great company. They build stuff here in the USA and outsource most things to Asia. Of course, there MUSA stuff commands top dollar. Here’s an anniversary example of what you are looking for:
https://www.mysteryranch.com/hip-monkey-25-legacy-edition Russell Duncan Western Massachusetts On Friday, November 21, 2025 at 9:31:25 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote: > Jay - I use my hip pack as a purse while commuting and touring. I store > things like phone/wallet/keys, sunscreen, maybe a pair of gloves, a small > multi tool (but not full tool kit), etc. For commuting it's stuff I want > close at hand and don't want to have to switch between bikes depending on > which one i use that day. For touring it's the stuff I want the most > accessible and also things I'll want when popping into stores/restaurants. > I enjoy a roll top design as the capacity can expand and contract with your > needs. > > Brian > > On Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:49:46 AM UTC-6 [email protected] > wrote: > >> I've seen the Mountainsmith mentioned a couple times on this thread. I >> have a few of these bags. On two of them, I've cut off the hip belts (I >> don't wear it as a hip pack usually but it comes with a shoulder strap as >> well) but adding that it is an amazingly well-designed bag. I have one that >> I keep in my Wald basket up front just to keep stuff organized and it's >> easy to take in/out of the rack and one that I can use messenger bag style >> when I'm on a bike without racks, etc. Even if you end up not using it for >> your rides, you can find these on Ebay for under $50 and you will find a >> use for it with or without the hip belt. Highly recommend. >> >> [image: Mountainsmith Tour TLS Black Lumbar Waist Fanny Day Pack Bag >> Hiking Gray/Blue - Picture 1 of 11] >> >> On Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:57:36 PM UTC-5 Jay wrote: >> >>> Eric, lot's of options--more than I thought I'd see, which is great--did >>> you pick one up? >>> >>> Question for the group - do you use yours to carry what can otherwise go >>> in a saddle bag or other on-the-bike storage, or, do you use it for >>> additional accessories, clothing layers, or for other reasons? >>> >>> On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:17:23 PM UTC-5 [email protected] >>> wrote: >>> >>>> +1 for Kessler's recommendation of Nittany Mountain Works. A few >>>> friends brought their hip packs - the larger size I think - on a week-long >>>> tour across PA and they worked really well. >>>> >>>> Charlie in Philadelphia >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 12:08:37 PM UTC-5 Hoch in UT wrote: >>>> >>>>> Maybe you could fit those items in a Nalgene bottle? Then get a VO >>>>> cage if you don’t already have one. >>>>> >>>>> For hip pack, I’ve used a Mountainsmith Tour pack since the late 90’s. >>>>> Works great. >>>>> On Friday, November 7, 2025 at 4:40:45 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello — I have a bike I don't want to mount any bags to... for now. >>>>>> So I'm looking for a nice hip pack. Do you have one you like and would >>>>>> recommend? Let me know! >>>>>> >>>>>> I do not want a bag with a roll top, zippers only please. Maybe snap >>>>>> buckles are okay. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd like to tote: >>>>>> >>>>>> - Spare tube >>>>>> - Tire levers >>>>>> - Mini pump >>>>>> - Phone >>>>>> - Bandana >>>>>> - Keys >>>>>> - Small card case / wallet >>>>>> - Earbuds case >>>>>> - Snacks >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm currently using a Patagonia mini 1L hip pack and it's too small. >>>>>> I like the look of the Dark Realm cross-body bag >>>>>> <https://shop-realm.com/products/crossbody-bag> but I think it's a >>>>>> bit too big! The What Happened Piolet >>>>>> <https://whathappenedoutdoors.com/whathappenedstore/ultralighthippack> >>>>>> looks perfect but at £230 + shipping + tariffs, that's a no-go. The >>>>>> Roadrunner >>>>>> Hip Bag Pro >>>>>> <https://roadrunnerbags.us/collections/shop-all-road-runner-bags/products/hip-bag-pro> >>>>>> >>>>>> looks like a great size and shape but I do not like the texture of >>>>>> cordura >>>>>> fabrics. Blue Lug's Hip Messenger >>>>>> <https://global.bluelug.com/blue-lug-hip-messenger-black-white-reflector.html> >>>>>> >>>>>> comes close! I like it, but again, cordura. >>>>>> >>>>>> Okay, thanks for your help! >>>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1210ec8d-5ba6-4a59-a383-0c10ffe18ec7n%40googlegroups.com.
