In a world without plastic shopping bags...

What else do people use to keep saddles dry, feet warm, and dirty shorts from funking up the inside of a pannier?

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Permalink Reply by Jared on April 30, 2014 at 4:51pm

They aren't completely going away.  Sounds like smaller stores and non chain stores can still use them.

Permalink Reply by KayCee on April 30, 2014 at 5:14pm

I have three things I bring along often- one is a "wet bag" sold in the baby section at Target/Walmart- it zips shut and has a snapping loop on it.  I bike with two kids, one *so close* to being totally potty trained, so I keep dry clothes in it, fill with wet gross clothes as needed, and it washes beautifully.  I always keep two gallon sized ziplock bags in my backpack or pannier, they are so useful for covering seats or child seats, zipping my phone in if there is a downpour, or stuffing even more gross or wet clothes into. I don't always reuse them, though- depending upon what's been on or in them! I also have this nice little lunch bag I bought at Target that is insulated/water resistant and has a roll top that snaps shut.  I love that thing, since I can clip it on my rack really easily and it serves multiple purposes. Unfortunately that one is hand wash only.  I also carry two of the nylon reusable/packable bags with me most of the time, and the "mommy hook" meant for strollers that also clips onto my rack.  For me a lot of my stroller supplies turned into bike accessories :)

I really hate plastic bags. 

Permalink Reply by Drewbacca on April 30, 2014 at 7:03pm

You can always buy a 4gal trash bag at the store...

I was in Seattle when the transitioned, the most annoying thing was that I kept breaking the reusable bags that the grocery stores sold. Just a helpful hint, buy the canvas type for groceries, they take a beating. 

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on May 1, 2014 at 1:57am

Take a ride in the country right now, before all the vegetation grows in. You'll see literally million of plastic bags along the roads, caught in trees, littering farm fields. I imagine many more millions -- billions -- find their way into lakes and rivers and the ocean.

Plastic shopping bags are a blight on the planet. Good riddance.

Next: plastic bottles.

Permalink Reply by Sarah D. on May 1, 2014 at 2:18am

Amen and yes to the bottles!

Dave Jacque said:

Take a ride in the country right now, before all the vegetation grows in. You'll see literally million of plastic bags along the roads, caught in trees, littering farm fields. I imagine many more millions -- billions -- find their way into lakes and rivers and the ocean.

Plastic shopping bags are a blight on the planet. Good riddance.

Next: plastic bottles.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on May 1, 2014 at 3:22am


That's my understanding of the ordinance.


Jared said:

They aren't completely going away.  Sounds like smaller stores and non chain stores can still use them.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on May 1, 2014 at 3:23am

Good tips. Thank you!

KayCee said:

I have three things I bring along often- one is a "wet bag" sold in the baby section at Target/Walmart- it zips shut and has a snapping loop on it.  I bike with two kids, one *so close* to being totally potty trained, so I keep dry clothes in it, fill with wet gross clothes as needed, and it washes beautifully.  I always keep two gallon sized ziplock bags in my backpack or pannier, they are so useful for covering seats or child seats, zipping my phone in if there is a downpour, or stuffing even more gross or wet clothes into. I don't always reuse them, though- depending upon what's been on or in them! I also have this nice little lunch bag I bought at Target that is insulated/water resistant and has a roll top that snaps shut.  I love that thing, since I can clip it on my rack really easily and it serves multiple purposes. Unfortunately that one is hand wash only.  I also carry two of the nylon reusable/packable bags with me most of the time, and the "mommy hook" meant for strollers that also clips onto my rack.  For me a lot of my stroller supplies turned into bike accessories :)

I really hate plastic bags. 

Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on May 1, 2014 at 4:09am

The big question is, what am I going to use to pick up dog poop??

Permalink Reply by Ryan Stahlman on May 1, 2014 at 4:11am
Permalink Reply by EssFresh on May 1, 2014 at 5:14am


If you are willing to haul a little bit more weight, you can eliminate much of your dependancy on plastic. I had a "sigg" bottle for 3 years before I replaced it (it was so banged up it could no longer stay upright). Currently have a kleen kanteen for water and a vacuum cannister for coffee, both fit well on my cages. Mason jars and pyrex bowls are great for storing lunches and keep the contents from spilling all over your pannier or bag.

 

It's also nice to see more businesses offer a no bag credit or donation. At my work we have a "skip the bag" option on web orders for custoemers who bring there own.

 
Sarah D. said:

Amen and yes to the bottles!

Dave Jacque said:

Take a ride in the country right now, before all the vegetation grows in. You'll see literally million of plastic bags along the roads, caught in trees, littering farm fields. I imagine many more millions -- billions -- find their way into lakes and rivers and the ocean.

Plastic shopping bags are a blight on the planet. Good riddance.

Next: plastic bottles.

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on May 1, 2014 at 6:00am


+1


EssFresh said:

 Currently have a kleen kanteen for water

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on May 1, 2014 at 8:45am

Interesting point, Apie. Hadn't thought about the dog-poop angle. Law of unintended consequences ...

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