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====The cheapest option==== | |||
Just use a duffel bag and a bungee net, but... | Just use a duffel bag and a bungee net, but... | ||
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Eclipse makes another nice one called The Fast Pack, and Nelson Rigg, Tour Master, Ocelot and Lockhart make some good ones too. | Eclipse makes another nice one called The Fast Pack, and Nelson Rigg, Tour Master, Ocelot and Lockhart make some good ones too. | ||
====Or you can make one yourself using a soft-sided cooler==== | |||
It's an Eddie Bauer 18-can cooler from Target; regularly ~$30. Buy a $5 grommet kit at Wal-Mart (camping section) and install four grommets in the bottom four corners. Kit includes all you need; you basically punch a hole, insert top and bottom grommet pieces, and hammer them together; pretty easy. Then, use some small bungee cords (about 8 inches long and 1/4" in diameter) as follows: fold in half, stick loop through grommet (loop to the outside) and connect them in two pairs; one pair in front, one pair in rear. Hook them together with a short segment of coat hanger in the middle (if they're not quite long enough without it) and crimp so they won't come apart. | It's an Eddie Bauer 18-can cooler from Target; regularly ~$30. Buy a $5 grommet kit at Wal-Mart (camping section) and install four grommets in the bottom four corners. Kit includes all you need; you basically punch a hole, insert top and bottom grommet pieces, and hammer them together; pretty easy. Then, use some small bungee cords (about 8 inches long and 1/4" in diameter) as follows: fold in half, stick loop through grommet (loop to the outside) and connect them in two pairs; one pair in front, one pair in rear. Hook them together with a short segment of coat hanger in the middle (if they're not quite long enough without it) and crimp so they won't come apart. | ||
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====And there's always the Rubbermaid Action Packer==== | |||
Payne has inspired some members to create a lockable, waterproof trunk for occasional runs to the grocery store and for storing helmet and cycling gear when hiking, picnicing, etc. Pretty simple. Cost a total of about $25. | Payne has inspired some members to create a lockable, waterproof trunk for occasional runs to the grocery store and for storing helmet and cycling gear when hiking, picnicing, etc. Pretty simple. Cost a total of about $25. | ||
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====Ventura Rack Option==== | |||
A rack on the back can make organizing a little easier. You might want to consider the [http://www.ventura-bike.com/content/home.aspx Ventura rack]. | A rack on the back can make organizing a little easier. You might want to consider the [http://www.ventura-bike.com/content/home.aspx Ventura rack]. Here are the directions, to give you a little more information. Make sure to use the 'Download High Resolution' option. | ||
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