Transition bags...?!

This is my third season and I have only used a gym bag up to now. That being said, I'm about to buy a transition bag, because I am simply outgrowing the gym bag. I don't bring that much stuff for transition, but I have been running out of room for my water bottles (which will eventually go on the bike), nutrition needs (again for the bike), wetsuit, and shoes. The last race, the strap of my bag broke as we headed out the door of the hotel, because I was trying to put so much into it!

So why aren't those things on the bike? Fewer things to carry, less need for a humongous bag. Bike shoes, aerobottle, gel bottle, seat bag, Bento box (if I'm using it) all stay on the bike. Running shoes on the feet. Basically all I carry in my bag is goggles, swim cap, towel, race belt, helmet and glasses. Wetsuit on the rare occasion I can use one.

Wow I didn't think we had met.

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I love mine.  And I love it even more that it was free.  I like all the compartments.  There are things that I leave in mine year round (contacts, bodyglide, safety pins, race belt, tape).  I favor it over my gym bag due to the size.  I can easily place everything I need into it (helmet included) and throw it on my back. 

 I find it much more useful in my HIM races than a sprint.  I think it is more of a security issue in my bigger issues with the wetsuit, extra water bottle, etc.  But all of this can really be achieve through a gym bag.  Just user preference.   

Did you forget to include "spare girl?"

Inflatable, Lou...inflatable girl!  No one ever thinks to snoop in the tri bag!