Bento Box. You've got to have one of these!

[ilima]

I have one for long rides. It's a purty hibiscus fabric from one of my local shops.

Really common to see these used by triathletes. I generally don't use mine too much because of the tri-geek factor.

[bmccasland]

Had mine for a couple of years - after seeing someone with one on an MS-150 training ride. Keeps things close at hand, cell, keys, snacks, inhaler, baggie with insurance card, ID, $$. My under the saddle bag has repair stuff. I don't like things in the back pockets of my jersey.

[crazycanuck]

Ian uses a bento box for the 12hr mtb event, esp when he does it solo! Three years in a row..

[xeney]

I love mine. It lets me keep my jersey pocket for small stuff and my seat bag for repair stuff. I generally keep a Luna bar, my cell phone, and my camera in the Bento box.

[beccaB]

What would be recommended to carry a map in? Preferably something that has a see-through pouch so I wouldn't have to fumble around for it.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My usual everyday saddlebags are plenty roomy enough to keep whatever I need in:
http://harmonias.com/Luna_4.jpg

[SouthernBelle]

When I use a map, I clip it to the brake cables using small binder clips. Then I can just look down at it.