If you have ridden a bicycle for very long then you will quickly find yourself in situations where you need to carry a few extra items than normal. Maybe the weather isn't looking so good and you would like to have a jacket or a heavier shirt? Maybe you want to carry some tubes and a flat repair kit or maybe you really want to push the envelope of your bicycle and you want to go out on an overnight camping trip and need to carry a tent and camping supplies? The possibilities are as endless as where that bicycle might take you.The first thing you need to do is determine how much you might need to carry with you because your options would vary dramatically. If you need something as simple as an under seat bike bag then that is one thing but if you are going camping overnight then that is an entirely different option. The good news is that options are available for just about any scenario and you may be surprised exactly what a bicycle is capable of carrying.
If you do find that you are going camping and want to carry more than just a few knick knacks then you should study up on something called bicycle panniers. These are bags that function like saddlebags on a motorcycle and mount to a bike pannier rack. You can mount these bags on either the front or the rear of the bicycle but most find them mounted to the rear of the bicycle. Anything you mount on the front of the bike can affect the handling of the bicycle so be aware of this issue before going with the front of the bicycle.
These bike pannier bags mount quickly and will accommodate most bicycles easily. There are different types of pannier bags that are designed to carry everything from a few books to a full camping setup including tent and cooking supplies so determine what you are going to carry before you go shopping for bike panniers.
Read more about bicycle panniers to see if this is a viable storage option for your bike or if maybe you just need a bicycle seat bag to carry what you need on your cycling trip.
