This is the fourth in a series of posts on combining bicycling with photography. This one’s about carrying your photographic gear.

As mentioned previously, I’ve done a lot of traveling by bike. To put it mildly, this is a lesson in minimalism. You don’t have a lot of space in your bike packs, so a lot of your photographic gear gets to stay home.

You also need to protect your gear. I’ve found a no-cost, lightweight solution in the form of a plastic padded envelope. It’s roomy enough to carry a camera and other small items. And it’s waterproof…