ok i just discovered bento

[oxysback]

any one else "bento"??

Are you talking about the food or the little storage thingy that straps to your top tube?

I like both!

[katluvr]

Bento!!!!!!!!
I have had one since I started riding. I often wear closer fitting tops and tanks w/ minimal pockets.

OakLeaf--I have a VERY small bike and I hav managed to fit the bento fine.

On my pink carbon bike I now have a pink "bento" from fuel belt. I must admit I like my orignial better. But the fuel belt brand zips instead of the mess velco closure...so better in rain.

[Pedal Wench]

Bento!!!!!!!!
I have had one since I started riding. I often wear closer fitting tops and tanks w/ minimal pockets.

OakLeaf--I have a VERY small bike and I hav managed to fit the bento fine.

On my pink carbon bike I now have a pink "bento" from fuel belt. I must admit I like my orignial better. But the fuel belt brand zips instead of the mess velco closure...so better in rain.

I was about to buy that pink one too. My problem with the velcro ones is that when I stand out of the saddle, the velcro rubs against my leg, and by the end of a week tour, I'm bloody and scratched in that one area.

[katluvr]

I do "bump" it but haven't really had those issues.
It is true...having a "small bike" and short reach has it issues. I do bump into it more when I dismount and stand over it.

I think the fuel belt one is better than the starndard bento if that is your issue. I think the small one fits snugger. But it is a hard case.
On the other hand the other one has some plastic "stays" that can be removed so it is softer sided.

But I could NOT live without it!

[han-grrl]

i meant these kinds of things
http://www.bentobusiness.co.uk/useri...PageMosaic.jpg

are you gals talking about these?
http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts...?idProduct=109

hmmm...i wonder how i would pack my lunches in there

[Blueberry]

Those are cool Doesn't look like the site actually sells them - any clue where does? I've been looking for a (relatively) inexpensive one for lunches

And I like the other "bento" too

CA

[dex]

I love bento! Both for the bike, and for my lunch.

I've been using all kinds of bento boxes pretty much my whole life. And now that I live in Seattle, they're *so* easy to find. But, they're completely addictive. (Just a friendly little warning.)

CA_in_NC, do you have any Asian grocery stores in your area? That's usually a sure place to find them. A little poking around online will reveal lots of resources for ordering.

[katluvr]

i meant these kinds of things
http://www.bentobusiness.co.uk/useri...PageMosaic.jpg

are you gals talking about these?
http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts...?idProduct=109

hmmm...i wonder how i would pack my lunches in there

OH!!!!!!!!
Guess I assumed the one for the bike not the other ones! One track mind.
Hey, but those "non-bike" related ones are cool, too!