Is there any way to secure a rod to this pack to allow for keeping hands free while hiking or biking?
67043
Don't know... I purchased as a gift for my Brother in law. I have not seen it yet, as he lives in another state. Sorry that I am no help.
67044
Nope, unless you can rig it some way. It has some loops and stuff. Other wise a good pack.
67045
There are elastic straps on the bag you could tie to, but nothing specifically for a rod.
67046
No; but possibly attaching a lanyard to the pack. There is no pre-attached rod holder.
892103
The vest would not last long being scraped through the ground, the weights would not fall out. Shifting maybe limited with the adjustable straps. I hike with mine.
789384
It does not have straps like my trekking pack does, however it does have two sets of webbing where you could attach a tent or sleeping bag. Caution that this would place the tent/sleeping bag at the very bottom of the pack, not offset towards the back. Depending on your tent/sleeping bag size this might impact gait.
1775291
Most likely something like that could be done. I don't rely on the locks, and take the bikes in the room when we travel. We cable the bikes the folding Wizard rack that we have if we park and go shopping or eat if we can't visually see the bikes. We have pricey bikes, and we regard this as a carrying device, not a foolproof antitheft mechanism.
380596
I have a padded shoulder strap. I looks like you could also hang it off your backpack.
825828
no clip to hang it. PS it not a good size for hiking, too big I guess ... wish this help :)
2235602
I did while touring China. Easy to slip off while wearing the pack. Takes some wiggling to clipping into it while wearing the pack. If it's an option I would prefer to remove the pack before putting rig on.
2014710
The pack has a strap with a buckle and it is adjustable. It secures the pack nicely under the seat. I ride pretty aggressive trails and have not had any issue with the pack coming loose. Simple and well designed product.
1307898
Sorry, there is no lock. It's fitted very tight so there is no way it will fly off while you are biking. As for theft, I suppose you could loop a lock through the cover and around the side bar.I just use it to go to the grocery store (so it's empty while I'm inside) and to work.
1238111
Attach one end of rod to stand and attach the other to the handlebar. It will hold the front straight and keep it from turning.
1312483
I guess it would be possible to over tighten the swivel points to prevent movement, but a well placed zip-tie will secure most anything too.
2016039
With some work you can get it to clip on the bottom of the pack. It's not made that way, but when I first got it, I didn't see the clip at the top, so I clipped it on the bottom. lol
435039
As I recall, they do have a means of attaching to a rack at the bottom - but can't recall and don't have easy access to check. As a practical matter I am not sure it is critical as the panniers stay down when loaded and roll up when empty. I would not recommend this setup for rough terrain mountain biking, but highly recommend it for road or trails. I used it for 187 mile ride on the C&O; Canal Towpath, which is essentially a long dirt road.
2107339
Mine is pretty tightly snapped on outside pockets, I think you'd notice if someone pulled on those. But I do more hiking in woods than around crowds. The top ties shut under the flap. So that's secure. And you'd certainly notice if you were being unzipped. Good luck.
718518
I carry it around when we are walking. On a motorcycle the drawback would be how to attach it securely.
981018
Battery grip might be pushing it. Tripod maybe on the side, but that is really designed for water. It is a smaller pack. I loved trekking with it. Tripod,.....
908072
Yes just take out the frame and connect to shoulder straps directly to the pack.