Hydration Pack: Hip Pack vs Standard Backpack Style
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2021
- This video discusses the pros and cons of a hip pack (aka lumbar pack) and a standard backpack style hydration pack for mountain biking.
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I prefer the standard backpack for #1 reason. Back protection when you crash. I landed on my back flying downhill with my bike. The backpack saved my back because the bladder was still filled with water.
Was going to comment this exact thing too! Got some jagged rocks at the local place and have fallen/rolled on them and the backpack saved the spine - I’ll never ride without a backpack!
Ran into a friend of a friend who didn’t have a backpack on one ride, rolled backwards on a rocky climb, and broke her back. It’s only one event, I know, but it and my experiences are enough for me.
(and it’s also nice to have the extra capacity for clothes, tools, etc as needed. I’m a pack rat at heart, haha)
@@gregoryf9299 you need full body protection and also the kidney belt, not a backpack to protect your spine...
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I'm big on hip packs. I actually bought the evoc hip pack pro hip pack, and it is by far my favorite of all time. The hit for me was waist belt, it is wider than others. That was my main goal to carry a full 2L bladder that didn't choke my gut. Nozzle also has a removable clip so you can place it up higher on your shirt or jacket. Highly recommend
+1 for the Evoc Pro. I like to freeze about 1/3 of the water in the bladder and fill the rest with water as I head out so it doubles as a cooling pack on my lower back. It’s got great airflow too so it doesn’t make me super sweaty like a backpack style pack.
I’ve never had an issue with the straw getting into the wheel.
Plus it can hold 2 additional bottles, which is helpful when needing to carry water for someone else.
CamelBak Skyline Low Rider all day long. Perfect hybrid. No cons yet. Been riding since 1991, seen all trends. CamelBak started the bladder revolution. They nailed it with the Skyline.
Super useful review Mister! Thank you!
Super useful Clint. I'm needing to replace my old hydration pack and have been contemplating a hip pack.
I got both. Backpack for longer remote rides. And hip pack for local parks.
Same.
Well done excellent summary!
I like the backpack.The hippacks slide down my hips and I am always pulling them up.Good article 🇨🇦❤️🚲🚵♀️😎
3 major advantages of hip pack:
1) Most hip packs have a mechanism on the mouth end of water line that allows you to attach the line to your shirt collar. So you run the tube up under your shirt and clip to your collar and it’s in a convenient location with NOTHING ever hanging.
2) center of gravity is considerably lower making bike handling much better at the start of ride when water bladder is full.
3) your back doesn’t get a sweaty right from the start.
I have been riding Mountain Bike with a Camel Bak Mule since they introduced this model many years ago. Trade off in the summer is that you can carry more water and the drink tube is in a good position but it doesn’t let your back get much air to cool off.
Use a retractable key/badge holder on the mouth piece to pull it back into place
Great info, I like the hip packs as I dont like to carry much. One thing though, there is a pass through strip or belt loop on the left hand side of the bag at the start of the hip buckle strap for the hydration tube to pass through, which stops it from hanging too low if it doesnt clip on the magnet properly or you cant let go of the handlebars, so while it still hangs, its a much shorter length hanging down and doesnt hang near the back wheel. This works for me anyway. Thanks for the review.
I’ve been using the lab austere for a while and love it
My favorite pack is the Osprey Syncro 3, holds up to 2.5L of water with enough room for a few tools and snacks. For longer rides or questionable weather I use a Syncro 5 which has enough room for all the above plus a jacket and leg warmers.
I was on the fence but I've passed to a Hip Pack , i got the Rockrider pack complete with a bladder, only 39 euros. It's a great feeling having your back free. it can carry 1.5 litres of liquid , a rain jacket keys,tools if you want ,snack bars etc. It's the best bit of auxilary kit i've bought this year !!
Thanks for the explanation on the video. It depends of the type or ride I will do, for a long and gnarly one, back pack is the best, for a short and smooth one, bottle cages on the bike frame, strapped spare inner tube and air pump in the seat post, multi tools and tubeless plugs in my jersey pockets with my phone is enough.
I have the same Seral hip pack - one of the issues is the tube magnet clip sliding, making it a PITA to re-secure. I put a couple of electrical tape wraps either side of the magnet on the tube so it sits tight to my stomach and the magnet doesn’t slide up and down the tube. This way, it’s in a predictable spot when placing it back on whilst riding. I like the weight distribution with the hip pack but prefer my Dakine backpack for all round functionality. The higher weight distribution is a minor penalty but there is definitely a difference in the way I have to position my upper body when riding tech with it on.
Just purchased 3 hip packs in one day lol. Never really used either for riding. But for gravel riding I always need things. My wallet energy gels bars, water etc. That all gets shoved into my jersey. And all of my mtb loops are very short. Maybe 8 to 9 miles per lap. So all I need for that is 1 water bottle. I think I'll like having a hip pack for the riding I do.
I use a CamelBak MULE LR which is a backpack style but a 3L lower reserve near the hip height. Keeps the water weight down low but still has storage above and the hose comes out the top.
For most rides, I prefer a hip pack that holds water bottles as opposed to a bladder. I have the osprey savu and a bontrager rapid pack. They both have more storage space than the one you showed. A backpack with a bladder is a must for really long rides though.
I use the CamelBak rogue lightpack. Has enough water and storage. Super comfortable to wear even in hot weather.
Hip pack all year round here in the UK 🇬🇧 .. I run a dakine gripper frame pouch and a dakine Hot Laps 1.5 hip pack . I can fit tube & multi tool ,c02 inflaters etc in the gripper which free's up space in the hot laps for a thin jacket ,snacks 2nd waterbottle etc . I can't bare full back packs anymore after using them for years .
I only use a backpack, although the journey is very short.
An advantage of the backpack is that it also protects you against crashes, if you fall on your back it will protect you. You just have to have all things well organized in your backpack so that it does not hurt you more in case of an accident.
The protection factor of a tiny waterbed strapped to your back is pretty good! ;)
That’s why I always make sure to crash at the start of my rides while it’s still full
My main pack is a Synchro 12, but I also have a Synchro 20 for longer rides where I may want to carry extra equipment (saws and such) or a camera. I bought the Seral 7 and hated the way it bounced and pulled when the bladder was full so I rarely use it.
I have the Evoc Hip Pack Pro and its awesome for a sweaty bastard like me who also happens to live in Australia which gets pretty warm. The waist band looks wider and way more comfortable than the Osprey Seral (and most other brands) so when fully loaded with tools and water you can feel it bounce it little, but it is still comfortable. It also has those stretchy side pockets on it so you can stash another 2 water bottles in there if the 1.5L bladder ain't enough but I reckon that would make it too heavy and bouncy. I just mostly keep an ultralight packable rain jacket in one, maybe snacks in the other. The foam panels that contact your back are heaps comfy and also allow heaps of airflow through them which is awesome, no soaked lower back. It's true that from time to time the hose magnet will detach but a super cheap and easy fix for this is just to attach one of those retractable card/badge holders to it and problem solved. I'm definitely converted to the hip pack for shorter warmer rides!
I think you touched upon it, there is no right answer it depends on the ride you’re doing. If finances permit it’s good to have a hip and a back pack. I love the idea a simple drawstring bag for the spares!
Excellent run down off both types of hydration packs. I own both types as well and both have pros and cons as you mentioned. If it is really hot and humid the backpack becomes too uncomfortable, the back might breathe but the shoulder straps don’t. The issue with the hip pack comes when wearing baggy shorts if you are climbing on and off the bike a lot. It pulls the shorts down and the crotch can get caught on the saddle nose. But the added water capacity of hydration packs compared to even two water bottles is a lifesaver
You may want to try that Lab Austere pack I showed. Because the belt is really wide when it comes off the pack, I find that it does not pull down as much as the osprey.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you, that did look interesting when you were showing it
I’ve been hesitant to use the backpack style because of the added weight to the shoulders plus the sweat factor.The hip bag sounds good but I definitely did not care for the tube placement. It would be interesting to see if they come up with a fix to that.
I agree that if I had to choose one type of pack it would be the backpack style. On really epic days i have taken two bladders in a backpack, a 100 oz and a 70 oz. And there is still room for other gear. Before cycling I was big into ultra running, and the hip packs were popular (Ultimate Directions brand), and i would carry two tall bottles, but they bounced around more than I liked. I found that a Camelbak backpack type pack cinched up so it rode relatively high up on my back to the most stable and most comfortable for running, and for cycling too.
I use a Dakine backpack with a lumbar bladder. The water sits lower and the strain is not in the shoulders. I carry tools, snacks, glasses, phone, bear spray, keys.. all the things. The pack also has an option to add extra back protection.
I seem to go back and fourth. I go through periods of hating my backpack. Mostly when it’s hot. Switching to the hip pack and getting tired of it. However, you can beat them for the ability to carry stuff!
I also have the Osprey Seral and use a retractable lanyard (the ones used for ID badges) to solve the problem with the tube falling away after use. Also put one on my backpack.
Great idea!! That might just push me over the edge to buying the hip pack!!
Same here. Saw the idea on Seth Bike Hacks several years ago.
@@michaelglidewell1524 me too, I love the retractable lanyard and use it all the time.
@@michaelglidewell1524 Same. That's where I saw it as well.
My true preference is to have most things on the bike: water, pump, tube. Carry multitool, bars, and even a second water bottle in my bib pockets. However, if I need more than 2 water bottles, then I use a traditional backpack. I also use a hip pack from time to time, and I am lukewarm on it. For short rides its ok, but not better than just stuffing items in my bib pockets and strapping a tube, pump, etc. to my bike.
I rarely do any hydration outside of a single bottle in a cage but I do own a few backpack style for occasions where I want to carry tons of water. Most of rides are under 20 miles and I typically have access to refill my bottle. I do like using a hip pack for keys, tools, bars etc...however the hip pack I am using now isn't very comfy as the nylon strap and buckle dig into my beer belly a little. That said, the Lab Austere looks perfect for me. That's added comfort, added water storage and just as much capacity for other stuff.
I can recommend the Lab Austere.for sure
Easy hack for the hydration tube is attaching a retractable badge holder to the tube--snaps back into place--cheap too!
Wow. That's clever!
I am in favor of the third option, namely hydration vests. It is an option that is best suited for cool weather. for winter cycling, running and cross-country skiing. So here in Finland It's best. It comes in many forms, large and small. They sit firmly in the body and do not slump or swing.
Yep! I have an Osprey Duro 6 (which has extra space to carry stuff, so it's like a tiny backpack) and I absolutely love it. Even if I fill it up full of stuff I just don't feel the weight and it NEVER moves. I don't ever touch it to adjust, really I don't even think about it even on 4-5 hour rides.
I use it in the summer too and I do sweat which is the negative, but it's not annoying combined with a merino wool t-shirt.
Man I wished I watched this before bought my hip pack. The magnet always comes off while I'm riding.
I have twice used Serial 4L for sale!
🤔 The tube can end up in the rear wheel with the hip pack and possibly tangled up in the spokes?? I'd get the backpack style.
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Exactly my feeling on the hip pack....didn't like the abdominal pressure. Like the small Osprey standard back pack much better
I have a camelback volt and a 20 year old north face hip pack, hate them both. They are the most comfortable of everything I've tried. I put a 24 oz bottle with my pump on it and on front of down tube a 32 oz bottle. I have these small bontrager bags strapped to bike. One with tube, tools, first aid, ect. The other with clif bars. If I need a base layer or rain jacket, I can always tie it around waist when not in use.
With the tube on the hip style one
Would it get tangled in the bars or stem as you move around on the bike as you ride
When it's secured to the pack it really stays out of the way and you know notice it.
Which hip pack feels most snug on steeps, chunk, and jumps; and which hip pack puts less strain on the lower back? I know the lab austre puts the weight below the belt so it more or less dangles but I'm concerned out the pocket space.
The Lab Austere is very snug and secure on your back but for getting rowdy I would be concerned the contents would not be secure since they don't fully zip inside, at least for the water bottle pockets. I'd probably go for the osprey in that application.
I use a standard hip pack and a water bottle on my bike for shorter, local rides. Still prefer a hydration back pack on longer/remote rides.
I've tried a hip hydration pack several times and it always slides down on me. I need one with suspenders. I'm pretty sure they make backpack ones that have the hydration down low like a hip pack and that might be the best of both worlds.
Love my CamelBak Skyline.
@@AppleJack76 actually bought one of those after I made my original comment and I agree with you, I really like it.
Man I just will never do a fanny pack (sorry but I’m still gonna call em that), no matter how practical they ever are. Just can’t do it. Lol. You forgot my favorite tho- a marathoner style vest- minimal like a fanny pack and unlike a hydration backpack, with enough pockets and extra compartment to hold the essentials plus some like a hydration backpack and unlike a fanny pack. Very unobtrusive and forget you’re wearing it pretty quickly. Only time I might need more room and opt for a hydration backpack is long ride during shoulder seasons when I’m bringing different levels of clothing.
Great to have both options and depending on ride and conditions and heat and distance I have the option.
I've been using a hip pack for about a year for shorter rides ... so much better in a hot climate although for big rides a 12L Osprey
I don’t care for the sweaty back but I find hip packs annoying as hell. Now that I have a Specialized SJ with SWAT I don’t need either for shorter rides.
sometimes backpack feels a bit stiff, not easy to access
Backpack style 100% - I've tried riding without it and it feels like driving with no seatbelt on.
I use a rucksack. I carry everything i need to repair a minor breakdown. Nothing worse than paying £20 for a taxi ride home.
I will stick with a back pack. I tried 2 different hip packs. Both were uncomfortable. Just not for me.
Evoc Pro 100%
I have it, love it
Mega-ditto here too! Love it!
Camelbak Lobo
I hate them both, but i would go for a hip pack, until i have to use a pack.
Been using a backpack for 20 years. I throw my Camelbak on even if I'm only going out for a short 20 minute ride with my 8 year old. No way I'll ever switch to a reverse fanny pack.
Good for you!!🏆
If you ride a motorcycle, hip packs are the better option...
And here I thought a hydro pack was for water...
I think a backpack is a good alternative only if it’s a medium- big sized one and only if it comes with certified backpeotection (better trade off for lack of comfort)