Recumbent gillet

[Scoosh]

I'm thinking that I need somewhere to keep the we bits'n'bobs which are useful to keep 'to hand' when out for a ride - phone/ camera/ cash/ snack(s) and wondered if anyone has any recommendations for a gillet.

My requirements are that it would need to have 2-4 front pockets, with zip closing (probably 2 breast and 2 lower), with a very light mesh back - sweaty back syndrome.

I've had a brief look at fisherman's things but they all seem A) to have a thicker back and B) cost £££ !
Nothing recently from Aldi/ Lidl either.

Any suggestions, please ?

 

[Recycle]

I haven't found any recumbent clothing that can carry stuff. It's difficult enough finding trousers with zipped pockets. I resort to the unfashionable alternative of wearing a belt bag. Not the bum bag type, but something that hangs more like a holster on the side.

 

[plantfit]

Don't know if this would be any good for what you want but,have you looked at military surplus clothing? I am thinking of the body armour under shirts, they have full sleeves, necks and collar but the backs are mesh to prevent sweating,not sure if they have pockets on the fronts though but should be easy to sew some in

Roger

 

[Scoosh]

I've even been thinking of making something myself - or getting something made by our friendly local Polish sewing/alterations shop.

 

[BlackPanther]

I don't own a dog (bear with me) but I had a brainwave that if you took some oven mitts, the kind connected together (continue to bear with me) and draped them over your dogs back (are you still bearing), the dog could then be used for carrying things (getting there), for example the tv remote/can of beer to you so you could remain seated. Surely (nearly there), a similar thing could be draped over your seat to carry your odds and sods? Is there a female in your family who can sew?

 

[ufkacbln]

Amazon do mesh fishing gillets for as little as £12

 

[raleighnut]

I haven't found any recumbent clothing that can carry stuff. It's difficult enough finding trousers with zipped pockets. I resort to the unfashionable alternative of wearing a belt bag. Not the bum bag type, but something that hangs more like a holster on the side.

You don't have to wear a bum bag behind you, when travelling on buses or trains I often use one over one shoulder "Sam Browne" style inside my coat. Easier to get at too,

 

[stuee147]

I don't own a dog (bear with me) but I had a brainwave that if you took some oven mitts, the kind connected together (continue to bear with me) and draped them over your dogs back (are you still bearing), the dog could then be used for carrying things (getting there), for example the tv remote/can of beer to you so you could remain seated. Surely (nearly there), a similar thing could be draped over your seat to carry your odds and sods? Is there a female in your family who can sew?

i used to have a dog panniers for my old collie he loved it and i used to put bottles of water in to add weight and he could drink them after

 

[Scoosh]

How would I fit the dog onto the Nazca ?

 

[stuee147]

How would I fit the dog onto the Nazca ?

a long lead out front husky style and great for getting up hills lol

 

[currystomper]

What about:-

Funkier MTB Gilet SS14

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/funkier-mtb-gilet-ss14/rp-prod112131

 

[byegad]

Some firms do make recumbent specific clothing, I have a Dutch HPV club top with pockets on the front. Also consider running and hiking tops I find they tend to go for side pockets with zips.

 

[Encephrich]

My partner bought two Bum bags while looking at trying to solve this, yes I know , she is happy but I only wore it once, and not impressed.
I have, however, a mesh seat with frame and now just attach the straps around 2 separate cross members. The bag sits there at the same angle as the seat, within easy reach, and doesn't interfere with my movement.
Anyone doing this though needs to make sure the zip opens the right way or you'll spill your chattels over the road every time you open it

 

[starhawk]

byegad wrote: Some firms do make recumbent specific clothing, I have a Dutch HPV club top with pockets on the front. Also consider running and hiking tops I find they tend to go for side pockets with zips.

There are a number of them, I have outfitted my wardrobe with both trousers and jerseys and even a coat, all specially made for recumbents. Bibs (short trousers with suspenders) was harder, all firms had just short trousers without suspenders, but I finally found a pair from a HPV club they just charged around £10 extra for me not being a member, they also had jerseys but I prefer jerseys with a zip all the way down front, so much easier to take it off when you are sweaty

 

[currystomper]

Is this what you are looking for

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Multi...s_Sports_Clothing_LE&var=&hash=item231c863a98

I quite like these but they are not mesh backed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Util...6?pt=US_CSA_MC_Vests&var=&hash=item43c1522606