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@melon
i dont really understand why you carry so much stuff. i have a bottle in a cage, a pump+multitool on the frame and a spare tube+levers under the saddle. locks if i need them go in the back of my belt, or a cable around my neck. if i need to carry anything else it goes in my pockets or i put the saddle bag on. this time of year its too hot to wear a jacket even if its raining, id rather just get wet.
if i have a problem that requires anymore tools its probably serious, and time to find a way home that doesnt involve riding. i cant stand riding with anything on my back, ive never really understood the whole messenegr bag jive, the thought of a massive bag covering my back seems silly when i can just get a nice set of panniers or a saddlebag. i can see the use if your actually a curryer but otherwise i dont get it.
with this said it is very likely i use my bike diffrently to you. i dont lock my bike in public areas, i have quick releases on all my bikes (even on the fixed!) and i dont use it to commute to a job where appearance is important.