I've been doing a lot..A LOT...of walking lately getting ready for the breast cancer walk this fall. Our last walk was 9.5 miles. When you are doing a long walk, out in the wilderness of Charlotte, you have to take some supplies with you for all those walking emergencies, like blisters and sudden chocolate cravings. I started out using a fanny pack (bag that ties around your waist) but that gets uncomfortable around mile 5, especially if it is hot out. So, I found a couple of over the shoulder water bag tutorials online, and took what I liked best about each. After 311 versions and came up with this (over there to the left) It's big enough for a bottle, keys, id, blister pads, tissues,and protein bar (or smooshed pjb sandwich for longer walks.) The fabric is a light denim on the outside and quilter's cotton on the inside. I am thinking about making one more that can be converted to a mini-backpack. The first few versions had fabric handles. I am finding I actually prefer that. The fancy webbing is slippery and not as soft on bare shoulders. Any long distance walkers out there with suggestions? If anyone wants a tutorial on this..just leave me a note and I'd be happy to do one.
I've been doing a lot..A LOT...of walking lately getting ready for the breast cancer walk this fall. Our last walk was 9.5 miles. When you are doing a long walk, out in the wilderness of Charlotte, you have to take some supplies with you for all those walking emergencies, like blisters and sudden chocolate cravings. I started out using a fanny pack (bag that ties around your waist) but that gets uncomfortable around mile 5, especially if it is hot out. So, I found a couple of over the shoulder water bag tutorials online, and took what I liked best about each. After 311 versions and came up with this (over there to the left) It's big enough for a bottle, keys, id, blister pads, tissues,and protein bar (or smooshed pjb sandwich for longer walks.) The fabric is a light denim on the outside and quilter's cotton on the inside. I am thinking about making one more that can be converted to a mini-backpack. The first few versions had fabric handles. I am finding I actually prefer that. The fancy webbing is slippery and not as soft on bare shoulders. Any long distance walkers out there with suggestions? If anyone wants a tutorial on this..just leave me a note and I'd be happy to do one.
Nice bottle holder-version #312 ha!
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