Tri bags

Try the Ogio Endurance 8.0 or 9.0. It is more of a duffel bag with shoulder straps then a traditional backpack transition bag. I decided to buy it because i thought i would have less issues trying to fit a wetsuit along the flat bottom than i would having to fold it more times than once to fit in the bottom of a traditional transition backpack. Since the duffel bag is longer and rectangular i figured i could get away with only having to fold my wetsuit in half before packing it in. The one thing i am not crazy about is the cycle shoe and sneak compartment. Once you take the shoes out, it isn't as easy to put them back into the compartment if you have anything in the main compartment. You may have to just shove the shoes in until you can get them to fit or rearrange the items in the main compartment to allow for room. It does have an integral hard case for an iPhone, glasses, wallet; a bungee cord helmet holder at one end ( have not tried it yet), and a side compartment for nutrition and a zippered pocket that holds one water bottle.

I got a TYR Transition bag. It feels sturdy, so it should last for a while. Not as pretty as some of the other ones, but it contains several compartments inside to separate the gear, including a plastic bag for wet stuff. It also holds a wet suit in a lower compartment. Helmet is hold outside with rubber bands, and the best part of it was that I got it for about $55 at SwimOutlet.com

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I too am in the market for a transition bag. I had been using a duffel for the past few years, but as I start to do bigger races, I find myself needing to bike to the transition area. This is not easy with a duffle strapped across your back... I want something that will hold my wetsuit/wet gear in a protected section, a secured space for my helmet, can be wore comfortably with enough support, and is not so giant that I can't walk trough a door.

My boyfriend is in LOVE with the De Soto Transition Pack. Like, he never leaves home without it. Its got space, great straps, and doesn't make him look like a turtle when he wears it. I would get it too but the updated version is at the high end of my price-point ($131.99 on trisports.com).

TYR has one that has a TON of space, but its bulky, and a little cumbersome to wear. That's my complaint, I have a training buddy who likes hers just fine, thank you very much. Its also a steal at 80 bucks or so.

The one I think I may purchase is the Xterra Transition Back Pack. Its meets all of my requests, save for it might be a little turtle-y. It is also at the excellent price of.....drumroll.... $75!! I'm still researching to see if there are people who have been dissatisfied so no promises that this will be the one.

I am really interested in the zoot Ultra, I think you should check it out.