Osprey Savu has been the best pack I’ve used. It’s been 3 months and I love it! Ergonomic design, spacious (when you organize your supplies correctly) and the most comfortable... from what I’ve tested. Dakine hot laps and Camelbak podium were (2) other packs I tested. They ‘worked’, but I returned them after my first ride with the Osprey Savu. These other packs didn’t measure up to what I was looking for in an all around pack. Just thought I’d throw this out there so reviewers check this pack out before they make their final buying decision. Thanks for your honest and entertaining reviews, Loam Wolf. I always look forward to your videos!
I have the Savu too and love it but wanted it to be better. I modified it by sewing in elastic waist traps like the Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L. Now it addresses the only issue I had with the Savu.
Anatole Quiros THAT’S A GREAT IDEA. Thanks for the tip. That really is the only bothersome aspect of the pack...the slack of the straps flutter around as you ride!
Nice review. I’m rocking the Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L - Best hippack IMO. I’ve had the Bontrager Rapid Pack and Dakine - good packs however the organization and comfort of the Evoc stands out.
No love for Lab Austere hip pack? Best pack I've ever had: can comfortably carry 2 bottles, can surprisingly carry a lot of stuff, lightweight and breathable, and low profile.
Dakine Hotlaps 5 liter is my main pack for everything from 1 hour rides to all day rides. For shorter rides I use the bottle cage on the bike but for longer rides, I use the hydration pack. It is nice to have that option.
Mountain Smith makes great hip packs and with good prices. I have been using the Drift for about 3 years at least 3 times a week, I machine wash it and is still in great shape, probably will be for a long time.
Love my Osprey Savu. Vented back, side pockets, organizer, phone sleeve, carries two bottles but isn't big and bulky because you can collapse the bottle carriers if they're unused. Sits perfect, doesn't bounce around. Bottles are off to the side and don't dig into my back, so I barely notice it's on. Only complaint is the storage of the main pocket is a bit small. It would easily fit a light shell but my jacket is bulkier which makes it challenging. Use it for longer rides and hikes.
I love the dakine stealth pack, it’s lightweight and barely feel I’m wearing it. Not a fan of strapping things to my bike so it’s a nice way to carry the essentials (tube, food, multi tool, tyre levers, co2). This combined with a water bottle and your good to go for local, 3 hour sessions. For anything longer I use the evoc cc 10L which is an awesome backpack
I also like the Dakine Stealth for the smaller size and weight. Any bigger, and waist bags bounce around too much, specially when jumping. If it doesn't fit on the Stealth, I use a backpack.
I agree with Nic, the DAKINE HOT LAPS 5L WAIST BAG is my goto hip pack. Took some getting used to after using a camelback for years, but really like not having the weight on my shoulders.
SO...I’ve had many hip packs and you guys missed two really great “HIP” packs that don’t bounce around!... HENTY is a pack that is made in Australia and is my go to pack and handles a fair amount of gear. Next, the Source Outdoors Hipster which I used for some time but lacked storage capacity and has a killer bladder that never gets“FUNKY”! Both packs have shoulder straps, the HENTY has a much broader and non removable strap system and the Source has a smaller and removable shoulder strap that works great but tends to get tangled up when your putting it on. I’ve found that without support straps hip packs suck! They bounce around when your riding and become a distraction. Do yourself a favor and check out both packs. My HENTY has a Source bladder with a Camelback hose so it’s blend of three packs! I’m a big fan of hip packs and I’ve tried a few, without a support strap they are annoying and I feel that’s why people are on the fence with them...”GEO”
Upgrade from a hip pack to a lumbar pack. Mountainsmith makes some good ones. A budget one is the hiking lumbar pack from BP Vision on amazon 22.99! And if you want to go tactical...Helikon-Tex Foxtrot MK2 Belt rig! Its best to use a lumbar pack along with a shoulder harness system to equally distribute the weight and increase comfort.
I got my Hotlaps 5L for $40 on sale at Fanatic. I budget enough water for the amount of climbing I'm doing and then its empty and pretty light for the decent. I dig it and can't say anything bad!
I'd never heard it before, but I'm TOTALLY a trail dad. I too carry a pretty complete med kit, but also have ALL the tools. I don't think ill ever get away from the hydro-pack setup.
We've reviewed quite a few EVOC packs lately and didn't want to appear too bias since people are already skeptical about media outlets. haha. And rightly so. theloamwolf.com/?s=evoc&lang=en
I've been using the Dakine 5L pack for awhile, but recently converted to a Lab Austere hip pack. I like how it has it's weight sitting lower on the hips as opposed to the higher waist centered hydration pack. It does a great job at bringing along plenty of water without making you feel off balance or jostled the way many other hip packs can. I have a Jeffsy and Clash and neither have good water bottle options so this is the perfect compromise. Also a UE boom speaker fits snugly in one of the bottle holder spots if you're wanting to rip down a trail at bike park while blasting tunes, great for party laps!
I use that Bontrager for long mtb rides and races (where I want more than 2 bottles between aid stations). It's awesome. I'm starting to find that I like the weight distribution of storing co2/tube/multitool in this vs saddle bag. So, I'm even starting to use it more for shorter rides under 3 hours. You're not taking a significant weight penalty by using this (I care about speed a bit), and it's way more comfy than storing all that stuff in jersey pockets. It surprises me that these haven't caught on more than they have!
thanks for the detailed review. i also like the platypus chuckanut. i can't seem to find it anywhere. do you have a link to where i can get one for myself?
Good info! If you could combine the Bontrager and the RaceFace it would be the perfect pack IMO. Love the organization of the Bontrager but the stretchy belt on the RaceFace is more comfortable. Kind of like wearing jeans with spandex in them. Total game changer, lol. I do really like the Osprey Savu as well for longer rides where I want to take 2 bottles.
Looking up the Dakine in 2023 I see Dakine has cheapened the materials used and increased the price. Fantastic! Gone is the nice foam back-pad and the lower buckles with an opening.
Big fan of the fanny.... One question - aren’t you a little concerned about the hard water bottle in close proximity to your spine if you fall off? I prefer the side mounted bottle, or bladder.
I have the bontrager one it’s ok. A full water bottle does bounce off your back in rough conditions. I have now moved to the osprey talon 6 which gives more room and two smaller water bottles on each side. For me it’s a better option. I have been eyeballing the EVOC hip pouch
Love the channel but pretty strange to not include Evoc or Osprey. For someone in the market for their first pack, I know both of those names are highly respected in everything they make.
I’m not sure where they are getting the price of these bags but when they say that the uswe is $59.99 and I look it up and it’s over $110 but this is 2 years old already.
Nice one but missed the CamelBak Podium Flow Bike Hydration Belt. I really was looking forward to that one since it’s price is in the group maybe cheaper.
I have a CamelBak podium hip pack and it's awesome for shorter rides but not enough space for food AND a raincoat. It'd be cool if it had storage on both sides of the bottle rather than just one side
Decent Video. I'm sure yall are testing products that are sent to you for review but I was expecting to see some Osprey packs in here. Have loved mine for over a year now!
Have a waist pack I picked up at goodwill. It has an outer flap that drops down to a sort of prep table. Can’t find anything like it and was wondering what this table of sorts is for.
I havent been able to make sense of the water delivery system in packs with bladders. And frankly I dont think manufacturers have either. Does it loop in front? Does it loop in the back? Gets caught on the seat. How does it clip? What happens when it comes off and dangles and you didnt notice. Bye bye spokes!
Unfortunate that this shootout didn't include the competition-annihilator: the EVOC Hip Pack Pro 3L. It's slightly understandable though; the competition wouldn't stand a chance if the EVOC was included.
As someone who's had a bladder burst on me years ago, Im curious if any of the packs offer a waterproof (or resistant) sealed section for phone storage?
Thanks for the input there. That's not something we even thought about as we've never had an exploding bladder. Chances are though, if you blow up a bladder you'll know it and where the phone is situated in relation to the bladder means it won't be sitting in a pool of water so it should survive alright as most phones are now fairly water resistant.
Hahaha yeah not the phones I buy. Ive never had a waterproof phone and probably never will. I doubt most bladders will break under normal use but as it has happened to me once I figured Id ask.
If you have a local mountain warehouse they have these on clearance: www.mountainwarehouse.com/traverse-waist-bag-p14502.aspx/black/ I bought one several weeks ago for $12 U.S. and it’s been great for a budget pack so far. My only complaint is that the waist strap is small in both width and length but it fits me and I’m a pretty big guy. Has 1 fleece lined pocket and 1 non lined pocket. Also has dual water bottle pouches with retention bungee straps as well as two side pouches on the wings and bungee on the back.
what a bunch of ridiculous hip packs. There are better, so much better. The "best" pack is "not hydration compatible". WTH! - "if you are a hydration guy, that's probably not the thing for you". Really? Hell, we need to drink water.
Most people’s bikes have bottle cages these days and prefer to keep as much weight on the bike not their body…but if you think there are better, which there probably are since this video is years old now, sharing those names would be much more productive to other readers as well as us so we can try them out.
Osprey Savu has been the best pack I’ve used. It’s been 3 months and I love it! Ergonomic design, spacious (when you organize your supplies correctly) and the most comfortable... from what I’ve tested. Dakine hot laps and Camelbak podium were (2) other packs I tested. They ‘worked’, but I returned them after my first ride with the Osprey Savu. These other packs didn’t measure up to what I was looking for in an all around pack. Just thought I’d throw this out there so reviewers check this pack out before they make their final buying decision. Thanks for your honest and entertaining reviews, Loam Wolf. I always look forward to your videos!
Same
I have the Savu too and love it but wanted it to be better. I modified it by sewing in elastic waist traps like the Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L. Now it addresses the only issue I had with the Savu.
Anatole Quiros THAT’S A GREAT IDEA. Thanks for the tip. That really is the only bothersome aspect of the pack...the slack of the straps flutter around as you ride!
but its not waterproof
Nice review. I’m rocking the Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L - Best hippack IMO. I’ve had the Bontrager Rapid Pack and Dakine - good packs however the organization and comfort of the Evoc stands out.
It is a solid pack. We reviewed that one on the site check it out here.
theloamwolf.com/?s=evoc&lang=en
Surprised osprey wasn't in the mix. Dad bag to beat all dad bags
I really enjoy my osprey mtb fanny
We'll check 'em out. Thanks for watching
@@TheLoamWolf Osprey Seral is the one to check.
Osprey Talon 6 if you run bottles over hydration. Love mine.
No love for Lab Austere hip pack? Best pack I've ever had: can comfortably carry 2 bottles, can surprisingly carry a lot of stuff, lightweight and breathable, and low profile.
Dakine Hotlaps 5 liter is my main pack for everything from 1 hour rides to all day rides. For shorter rides I use the bottle cage on the bike but for longer rides, I use the hydration pack. It is nice to have that option.
Mountain Smith makes great hip packs and with good prices. I have been using the Drift for about 3 years at least 3 times a week, I machine wash it and is still in great shape, probably will be for a long time.
i bought an osprey ..love it ...best 75 euro spent...also good gloves and 510 shoes and helmet...great investments..
Another sleeper, Mountainsmith Drift pack. My third season riding one and I love it.
Thanks for sharing. we'll have to check that one out.
Thanks for the recommend - been thinking about picking one of these up
Love my Osprey Savu. Vented back, side pockets, organizer, phone sleeve, carries two bottles but isn't big and bulky because you can collapse the bottle carriers if they're unused. Sits perfect, doesn't bounce around. Bottles are off to the side and don't dig into my back, so I barely notice it's on. Only complaint is the storage of the main pocket is a bit small. It would easily fit a light shell but my jacket is bulkier which makes it challenging. Use it for longer rides and hikes.
Thanks for sharing the feedback J.
What size? 5L?
@@ivanmendoza1592 2 L
I love the dakine stealth pack, it’s lightweight and barely feel I’m wearing it. Not a fan of strapping things to my bike so it’s a nice way to carry the essentials (tube, food, multi tool, tyre levers, co2). This combined with a water bottle and your good to go for local, 3 hour sessions. For anything longer I use the evoc cc 10L which is an awesome backpack
I also like the Dakine Stealth for the smaller size and weight. Any bigger, and waist bags bounce around too much, specially when jumping. If it doesn't fit on the Stealth, I use a backpack.
I agree with Nic, the DAKINE HOT LAPS 5L WAIST BAG is my goto hip pack. Took some getting used to after using a camelback for years, but really like not having the weight on my shoulders.
SO...I’ve had many hip packs and you guys missed two really great “HIP” packs that don’t bounce around!... HENTY is a pack that is made in Australia and is my go to pack and handles a fair amount of gear. Next, the Source Outdoors Hipster which I used for some time but lacked storage capacity and has a killer bladder that never gets“FUNKY”! Both packs have shoulder straps, the HENTY has a much broader and non removable strap system and the Source has a smaller and removable shoulder strap that works great but tends to get tangled up when your putting it on. I’ve found that without support straps hip packs suck! They bounce around when your riding and become a distraction. Do yourself a favor and check out both packs. My HENTY has a Source bladder with a Camelback hose so it’s blend of three packs! I’m a big fan of hip packs and I’ve tried a few, without a support strap they are annoying and I feel that’s why people are on the fence with them...”GEO”
My Henty 2.0 Enduro just arrived today and it's superb :)
Upgrade from a hip pack to a lumbar pack. Mountainsmith makes some good ones. A budget one is the hiking lumbar pack from BP Vision on amazon 22.99! And if you want to go tactical...Helikon-Tex Foxtrot MK2 Belt rig! Its best to use a lumbar pack along with a shoulder harness system to equally distribute the weight and increase comfort.
I got my Hotlaps 5L for $40 on sale at Fanatic. I budget enough water for the amount of climbing I'm doing and then its empty and pretty light for the decent. I dig it and can't say anything bad!
I'd never heard it before, but I'm TOTALLY a trail dad. I too carry a pretty complete med kit, but also have ALL the tools. I don't think ill ever get away from the hydro-pack setup.
Haha. You heard it here first! Thanks for being a trail dad. Irresponsible riders thank you.
Hmmm.
Fanny packs are cool again?
I never would have guessed...
I'm down...need the cargo space for the longer rides.
Links in the description would be helpful. Great video though! I’m gonna check out the Pinch Flat Dropper!
No Osprey Seral/Savu? Lifetime repair guarantee, most storage capacity, lightweight, and strong comfortable construction.
Thank you for mentioning. I'm looking for hip pack and these two look decent and fit my requirements.
Osprey Savu!! +1
I bought Savu and used couple of times. It rocks!
Weird there's no mention of Osprey or Evoc.
Nice one guys - nothing from EVOC?
We've reviewed quite a few EVOC packs lately and didn't want to appear too bias since people are already skeptical about media outlets. haha. And rightly so.
theloamwolf.com/?s=evoc&lang=en
I've been using the Dakine 5L pack for awhile, but recently converted to a Lab Austere hip pack. I like how it has it's weight sitting lower on the hips as opposed to the higher waist centered hydration pack. It does a great job at bringing along plenty of water without making you feel off balance or jostled the way many other hip packs can. I have a Jeffsy and Clash and neither have good water bottle options so this is the perfect compromise. Also a UE boom speaker fits snugly in one of the bottle holder spots if you're wanting to rip down a trail at bike park while blasting tunes, great for party laps!
Right on thanks for sharing Lok.
I have Backcountry Mid Mountain 2L, very happy with it.
I use that Bontrager for long mtb rides and races (where I want more than 2 bottles between aid stations). It's awesome. I'm starting to find that I like the weight distribution of storing co2/tube/multitool in this vs saddle bag. So, I'm even starting to use it more for shorter rides under 3 hours. You're not taking a significant weight penalty by using this (I care about speed a bit), and it's way more comfy than storing all that stuff in jersey pockets. It surprises me that these haven't caught on more than they have!
Also, I've used this for many 8+ hours rides, and not once at the end was I like "I gotta get this thing off!"
thanks for the detailed review. i also like the platypus chuckanut. i can't seem to find it anywhere. do you have a link to where i can get one for myself?
Good info! If you could combine the Bontrager and the RaceFace it would be the perfect pack IMO. Love the organization of the Bontrager but the stretchy belt on the RaceFace is more comfortable. Kind of like wearing jeans with spandex in them. Total game changer, lol.
I do really like the Osprey Savu as well for longer rides where I want to take 2 bottles.
That would be cool! Thanks for the input.
Looking up the Dakine in 2023 I see Dakine has cheapened the materials used and increased the price. Fantastic! Gone is the nice foam back-pad and the lower buckles with an opening.
Big fan of the fanny.... One question - aren’t you a little concerned about the hard water bottle in close proximity to your spine if you fall off? I prefer the side mounted bottle, or bladder.
I think a plastic water bottle would actually be protection against a large rock.
I have the Eagle Creek 2 side nets for water bottles ,carry pump,jacket,tube,knife. Organization inner side .Comfy especially cost 28.US
I have Scott Pit Lane and I'm happy.
I have the bontrager one it’s ok. A full water bottle does bounce off your back in rough conditions. I have now moved to the osprey talon 6 which gives more room and two smaller water bottles on each side. For me it’s a better option. I have been eyeballing the EVOC hip pouch
Love the channel but pretty strange to not include Evoc or Osprey. For someone in the market for their first pack, I know both of those names are highly respected in everything they make.
I’m not sure where they are getting the price of these bags but when they say that the uswe is $59.99 and I look it up and it’s over $110 but this is 2 years old already.
Nice one but missed the CamelBak Podium Flow Bike Hydration Belt. I really was looking forward to that one since it’s price is in the group maybe cheaper.
I have a CamelBak podium hip pack and it's awesome for shorter rides but not enough space for food AND a raincoat. It'd be cool if it had storage on both sides of the bottle rather than just one side
Decent Video. I'm sure yall are testing products that are sent to you for review but I was expecting to see some Osprey packs in here. Have loved mine for over a year now!
Thanks. We don't have any Osprey packs but maybe we'll get some in the future!
Nice video. Also check out Lab Austere. Made in Utah and can hold 2 big bottles plus has pockets for other stuff.
Great review. But I could never get a good look on that watch. What are you wearing? Nato strap matches perfect.
that's a kickass looking watch!
Have a waist pack I picked up at goodwill. It has an outer flap that drops down to a sort of prep table. Can’t find anything like it and was wondering what this table of sorts is for.
I havent been able to make sense of the water delivery system in packs with bladders. And frankly I dont think manufacturers have either. Does it loop in front? Does it loop in the back? Gets caught on the seat. How does it clip? What happens when it comes off and dangles and you didnt notice. Bye bye spokes!
Great review guys! Keep up the great work!
Thanks a ton!
Unfortunate that this shootout didn't include the competition-annihilator: the EVOC Hip Pack Pro 3L.
It's slightly understandable though; the competition wouldn't stand a chance if the EVOC was included.
can you do reviews of smaller hydration backpacks or the REI branded hip-packs please?
Good idea Melissa, we can give that a try here in the future. Thanks
Nice shirt, where did you get it from? The floral.
I ride with a High Above Lookout pack
Good reveiw. I use a high above pack and love it!
As someone who's had a bladder burst on me years ago, Im curious if any of the packs offer a waterproof (or resistant) sealed section for phone storage?
nowadays I wouldn't think that is so important considering most phones are somewhat waterproof
Thanks for the input there. That's not something we even thought about as we've never had an exploding bladder. Chances are though, if you blow up a bladder you'll know it and where the phone is situated in relation to the bladder means it won't be sitting in a pool of water so it should survive alright as most phones are now fairly water resistant.
Hahaha yeah not the phones I buy. Ive never had a waterproof phone and probably never will. I doubt most bladders will break under normal use but as it has happened to me once I figured Id ask.
From all of them I choose EVOC !
Another nice review. Thanks for the videos.
LAB AUSTERE Minimize Hydration Lumbar Pack V.2 one of the best. Try it you won't regret it.
I was very surprised that there was no evoc. I think of them as the bag kings same with dakine
Camelbak has ALWAYS lasted and Great customer service! M.u.l.e. Hip pack
Any suggestions for guys with a 38" + waist?
No les alcanzó para comprar una EVOC, es muy cara y buena.
Any recommendations for a desert racer like myself? Wanting to make the transition from back pack to waist packs
You could check Leatt and USWE out as they've both got a solid moto background and division.
Uswe stuff is super comfortable, but between me and my GF we've had two back packs and two hip packs and every single one has had a broken zip.
uswe's zips always brake.
had that problem with regular backpacks too.
No Osprey, Mountainsmith, Gregory?
You missed the best one, the Pro model from Evoc
Drew sir just reminding you for that wheelie video please 😇
On it!
@@TheLoamWolf thanks
try the evo hip pack pro 3L
evoc
Nice Marathon GSAR ;)
I think you guys are a doing a great job 👍 for begginer for sur
Am I right yeah
Wow.
Evoc. No question.
Finally... no one saying ‘’FiRsT’’
You did.
USWE ftw ! 🤙🏻
Nice video 👍🚵🏻♂️
Thanks a lot.
Way to go
Thanks
If you have a local mountain warehouse they have these on clearance:
www.mountainwarehouse.com/traverse-waist-bag-p14502.aspx/black/
I bought one several weeks ago for $12 U.S. and it’s been great for a budget pack so far. My only complaint is that the waist strap is small in both width and length but it fits me and I’m a pretty big guy. Has 1 fleece lined pocket and 1 non lined pocket. Also has dual water bottle pouches with retention bungee straps as well as two side pouches on the wings and bungee on the back.
Klättermusen should have been here
hardly any of the big names interesting
Lab Austere FTW
Can I have one ?
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Sick video and content. !! Just subbed and liked!! I upload crazy GoPro edits on my channel if you want to check it out!
hello free comment
We'll take it
what a bunch of ridiculous hip packs. There are better, so much better. The "best" pack is "not hydration compatible". WTH! - "if you are a hydration guy, that's probably not the thing for you". Really? Hell, we need to drink water.
Most people’s bikes have bottle cages these days and prefer to keep as much weight on the bike not their body…but if you think there are better, which there probably are since this video is years old now, sharing those names would be much more productive to other readers as well as us so we can try them out.
Damn bro! Chill out a bit yo. Maybe you're hangry. 🤟🏽🤙🏽