With the dusk coming so early, doing trail work hanging signs at River Bends practically requires a bike. I can’t reach the outer portions of the park on foot before the sun sets, so I have to ride out there. Since I normally carry a milk crate to use as a step stool I tried clipping it to my old (now only used for trail work) CamelBak and stuffed the bag with the other requisite tools.
This setup worked great and I had no problems riding my Mukluk out to all the places needing signage work and getting it all done before dark. It was even comfortable enough that I was able to take a slow ride through the single track back to the trailhead, watching the sun set through the leafless trees.
Now, if only I had an easy way to carry a Pulaski, Rogue Hoe, rake, and saw with me on the bike as well…