I am sure this has been covered before, but it is so hard to find with the search option. I want a secure Bento Box with zippers that can hold a good amount of nutrition while still being optimal/decent for aero. I have seen some reviews and the Dark Speed Works looks about right(?). The purpose is for 70.3 and 140.6 distances.
I appreciate any advice very much!
Out of curiosity, have you tried the SC bento box?
I think it has plenty of room and if I need more, I utilize the pockets in my shorts and tri jersey. I think it would be a hassle trying to unzip a bento box while riding to get something out. That’s just me though.
What distances are you racing?
I have never had a problem with the SC box and it holds a lot.
Quintana Roo probably makes the best bento w/zipper I have come across, and the larger of the two sizes can carry a ton of goodies. The SC bento is easier to access though.
Thank you all.
My A race is IM CA in October. I have 2 B 70.3’s between now and then.
I do have the bento box and I am wanting a bit more storage (albeit based on little to no experience).
Speed and efficiency are important. But my preferred nutrition is real food- mostly dates and a zipper box seemed like it would be better. I could be wrong.
I’ve had the darkspeedworks 483d bag on my sc. I wanted the ability to put a flask on the frame and that was the only solution I could find. It worked really well and the bag is high quality. It fits very well with the frame but my only issue was that my inner thigh/knee would brush the bag ever so slightly. It wasn’t a big deal for a 70.3 but it got annoying for anything longer. But this just might be the way I pedal.
Thank you. I was looking at that exact one. Is it bigger than the SC/Bontrager bento box?
Yes it’s definitely bigger. I couldn’t fit a flask in the bontrager one as it’s not wide enough. I fit 6 gels in the bontrager one and can probably fit 8-10 (maybe even 12…. I haven’t used it in a while) in the dsw one.
Thanks! I’ll probably go with that once they are accepting orders again. 