Grayl Bottle Lock Hip Pack & June 2023 Giveaway!

It is no secret - I have really gotten into "fanny packs" as of late (*I'm not ashamed of it either*). They are so handy for short day hikes or outings where you don't need a ton of gear. As a result, the Grayl Hip Pack has become one of my go-to bags.
FULL ARTICLE:
• Check out the full written article here: anthonyawaken....
GIVEAWAY:
The giveaway will be held on Instagram from 06/12/23 - 06/19/23. You must enter on Instagram, not here. And if you are watching this after the giveaway has ended, no worries - All of the gear mentioned in this video is linked below!
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THE GEAR:
• Grayl Hip Pack: bit.ly/43LGf3x
• Awaken Outdoors Patches: anthonyawaken....
• Other Grayl Gear (purifier bottles, nesting cups, etc): bit.ly/3NjbdKX
• Ultilink System: amzn.to/45SuytG
• Fenix Headlamp/Flashlight: amzn.to/44qhhar
CHAPTERS
00:01 - Intro
00:33 - Hip Pack Closer Look
01:07 - Features
01:17 - My Favorite Feature
01:53 - Patches (Awaken Outdoors)
02:02 - Exterior Features & Pockets
03:35 - Cup Holder
04:12 - Webbing/Ultlink
04:55 - A look inside
05:20 - June 2023 Giveaway
06:00 - SUBSCRIBE for more
06:29 - Bloopers & Snake-Check

[@michaelconnolly6519]

I found that the Stanley two cup cookset fits perfectly in that side holder. Toss one of the cups and nest a gas cannister and small stove in it. Mine is nested in a stuffsack and fits absolutely beautifully. That takes care of a cook kit. The sheathed Mora Garberg also fits nicely in the main pocket as well. It's a great piece of gear to keep your basic EDC.
I do wish Grayl had added some shock cord or another run of molle webbing on top to secure a poncho or rolled up raincoat.
I really like this hip pack and am blown away at the simplicity and usefulness of the Grayl water filters. I'm just waiting on them to do a titanium GeoPress.

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Great tip on the Stanley Adventure Cookset! That is one of my all-time favorite pieces of camp cookware.
Thanks for watching and it sounds like you've got a great kit going for yourself as well :)

[@bubasn]

They just released a 24oz titanium geopress.

[@miconn69]

​@@bubasnyeah, I pre-ordered one with the lid the day they offered them. I just got an email from Grayl. It was supposed to be shipped today but was delayed. Now it's supposed to ship on the 30th.

[@charlies_world5733]

Appreciate the overview - great piece of kit for day hikes.

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Thanks for checking it out, Charlie!
I've really enjoyed this bag :)

[@ColdHarborOP]

Thanks for the gear review as well as the giveaway. I made sure to toss my hat into the ring and am keeping my fingers crossed.

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Awesome!!! Best of luck :)

[@kodak1479]

Great review and quality video. Just picked up one of these for my hunting trips up here in Alaska and it is WELL worth the money!

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Awesome to hear!! This would definitely be a fantastic day-back for hunting trips...I agree with that. Best of luck on your upcoming hunts :)

[@Gunny672]

Awesome. I love my Grayl.

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Glad to hear it! They really are doing some great stuff.

[@OrionReady]

Great video, would love to see the contents either in another video or a post on your website! Seems like you’re able to get a whole bunch in there, cheers!

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Thanks for watching and for the support!
I definitely need to do some more bag dump videos in the near future 🙂

[@rolandw.schulze-divasystem6094]

I bought a Grayl Ultra Compress filterbottle! What can I make, to test the "BottleLock Hip Pack" you have shown? I write books and a blog about survival and bushcrafting in germany!

[@Joinordie718]

Great gear ⚙️ review really want this for my outdoor event good luck 🍀 to me.

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Good luck!! Thanks so much for watching, Jeffrey.

[@surfearth1]

I wish these came in solids…

[@AnthonyAwaken]

I'll pass this along in my next conversation with Grayl. Great idea!

[@campbell7819]

Thanks for the video, really good insight and I just ordered one of those awesome patches. I do have a question, at 3:14 in the video you showed a diffrent bag with what looks like a light of some sort. Can you tell me which light that is?

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Awesome!! Thank you so much.
As for the light - That is the Fenix E-Lite. It, unfortunately, looks like they've discontinue it now. That was a fantastic clip-on light for packs like this.

[@garymoore3446]

Love my Grayl

[@AnthonyAwaken]

They do great work, man!

[@uriellopez548]

One question how many leaks. It can be done
GeoPress® One-Way Drink Mix

[@AnthonyAwaken]

I've had no issues with the Geopress leaking...Even in the horizontal bottle carrier here. Thanks for watching!

[@neologian1783]

I like the straps for holding a bottle, Grayl or otherwise, but $160usd for a fanny pack!!??!! Sorry...gotta pass.

[@AnthonyAwaken]

I can totally hear ya on price - I like some expensive gear...But, I always like to have good budget-friendly options around too.
Check out these options:
• Helikon-Tex Bandicoot and Possum. I have attached shock cord to these to hold my bottle before and it works well-enough to get ya by.
• Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag XL. I love the "Bum Bag" line from BROG. And I'm using the XL a lot this year.
Those recommendations aren't identical to the Grayl Bottle Lock Hip Pack...But, hopefully it'll give ya some other good options to take a peek at.

[@neologian1783]

@@AnthonyAwaken It's a cool looking hip pack, don't get me wrong. It's just that it's easily double the $$ of commensurate hip packs from top end manufacturers like M.R., Osprey, Mountainsmith etc. I myself have been known to go in for a high priced item here or there but generally try to reserve that for products that are novel or U.L. and spending double on a hip pack to get a few gear loops on the bottom doesn't fit the bill IMO.

[@THEEnfantTerrible]

I just received one and instantly have buyers’ remorse. Its quality and volume in NO WAY justifies its price.