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Bag and headband

  • 07-11-2013 10:04pm
    #1
    zbluebirdz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭


    Am heading off to a cycle tour in Vietnam soon and being a rookie cyclist, I'm in need of some advice/hints/tips on a couple of things.

    1) Bag/carrier. I want to carry my compact camera + 3 lens with me on the bike. I want to be able to get at the camera quickly and be able to take them with me when I walk away from the bike.
    Would a cyclist's backpack be ideal?
    Or a sling-bag?
    Or some kind of carrier bag (temporary fixture)?
    Other?
    NB: The bus/truck will be carrying rest of the gear.

    2) Being somewhat deaf, I wear a hearing aid or two. The hearing aid(s) are prone to "drowning" from sweat/moisture.
    Would wearing a head-band keep the sweat away from around the ears?
    Would spraying some deodorant above the ears keep the area around the ears somewhat dry?
    Are there head-cap/hat that can wick away sweat/moisture from the head?
    Is there some other way I can keep the hearing aids dry?


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  • #2
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Hi there,

    For your hearing aid question, someone over on the Hearing and deafness forum might have more expertise on how to keep hearing aids dry during exercise.

    For your first question, I would definitely not advise a backpack, that would be overkill and would give an extremely sweaty back. Instead more tourers use a bag that goes on the handlebars, some of which also come with a shoulderstrap. If the lenses are too large, I'd recommend a big saddlebag or a pannier bag. Backpack cycling in Vietnam sounds awful to me.


  • #3
    thebouldwhacker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,565 ✭✭✭thebouldwhacker


    Email Deaf Sports Ireland about the hearing aid issue.

    info@deafsportsireland.com
    Web site
    http://deafsportsireland.com

    Or
    The fitness centre in the Deaf Village Cabra, they will know where to point you.

    Telephone: 018386826
    Mobile: 0857857215 (Text only)
    Email info@ifcc.ie or reception@ifcc.ie
    Website www.ifcc.ie

    Might want to think about bringing batteries, tubes and a spare mould or two as well, or at least have a source if you need them.
    Good luck with your cycle!


  • #4
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭krissovo


    A Halo V headband might tick your box. I use one all the time to keep sweat from my eyes and works great

    http://www.haloheadbanduk.com/product-category/halo-v-velcro-sweatband


  • #5
    The Ging and I
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭The Ging and I


    Cycled the length of Vietnam and the mekong delta, it was too wet at the time to do the north west but that's a different story.
    If you pack any weight into a bar bag it will affect your steering. As happens more stuff gets in there than you plan. I would suggest just carry one lens on a camera and you are always ready.
    Watch out for beer Lao, plenty of ok Vietnam beers - but beer Lao is de biz.


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