Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles

Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by Fricken on Sunday July 08, 2018 @04:18PM (#17485967)

I picked up a portage bag, which is a heavy duty waterproof backpack big enough to hold a dead body, but I use it mostly for groceries and other big hauls on a bike. It's basically just a big bucket you wear on your back. I suppose it's less comfortable than a trailer, but it doesn't require setup time, stores away nicely, and can hold 2 week's worth of groceries for 2.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by mturmon on Sunday July 08, 2018 @04:27PM (#17486015)

OTOH, if you use panniers, the heavy load is borne on the bike rather than your back.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by Fricken on Sunday July 08, 2018 @04:33PM (#17486044)

I'm a hipster who rides a stripped down fixie, I don't want to bolt a bunch of crap onto my bike. Minimalism is my thing.

Really what prompted me to get it was this big sketchbook I have that I wanted to be able to ride around with, and there was no regular bag of any sort capable of holding it except the portage bag.

I've done lots of backcountry hiking so I'm not afraid of carrying a big heavy bag on my back for a few miles.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by Obi_Juan_Kenobi on Sunday July 08, 2018 @06:43PM (#17486680)

You don't hike on your taint.

A bit of weight on your back while biking is fine, but it gets untenable surprisingly quickly.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by u801e on Sunday July 08, 2018 @08:22PM (#17487102)

> You don't hike on your taint.

In general, you shouldn't be putting weight on your perineum (taint) when in the saddle. You should be putting weight on your ischial tuberosities (sit bones) instead. The former can result in blood circulation problems, and possible damage to the nerves and urethra.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by woah on Sunday July 08, 2018 @08:15PM (#17487075)

I feel like OP knows what it’s like to have a heavy backpack on a bike

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by mattrices on Sunday July 08, 2018 @05:58PM (#17486453)

Would you link the portage bag youre refering to?

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by bronson on Sunday July 08, 2018 @06:38PM (#17486671)

My family called them Duluth Bags: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duluth_pack

They're just giant bags with straps: no frame, no padding. They might be hard to find online but you should be able to find one in pretty much any outdoor shop. Maybe look for a 120L duffel with straps. Love 'em.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by ghaff on Sunday July 08, 2018 @06:45PM (#17486687)

Northwest River Supplies is one common source.

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Re:Cargo bikes as symbolic markers of egalitarian gender roles by Fricken on Monday July 09, 2018 @10:05AM (#17490218)

This, except in black:

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5012-988/Pro-Pack

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