Hip Pack: Which Do You Use?

I get concerned when someone, myself included, stashes a pump against her spine. A frame clip is a minimalist solution to landing on a hard rod perpendicular to the spinal cord. I did hear of a paralysis case like that, though it might have been a regular pack and not a hip pack.
 
Luis said:
I have the Osprey Seral myself. Very roomy yet compact when it needs to be. On our midnight strawberry peak ride I had a full bladder, my showers pass rain jacket, extra gloves and some snacks.

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my only gripe is the weak magnet used to hold the bite valve end of the bladder hose. It has to sit dead on the magnet to be effective even then it gets easily knocked off on occasion. I solved that dilemma by buying one of these

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The plastic end with the snap wraps around the water tube and the other end clips onto the strap of the pack. Pretty much next to the magnet. The retractable lanyard brings the bite valve back into position :thumbsup:

hi everyone by the way :ninja:
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Luis!

I hear there's a night ride coming up in Wrightwood...
 
mike said:
I get concerned when someone, myself included, stashes a pump against her spine. A frame clip is a minimalist solution to landing on a hard rod perpendicular to the spinal cord. I did hear of a paralysis case like that, though it might have been a regular pack and not a hip pack.
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My exact thoughts on the subject, but I am disheartened to hear this set-up contributed to the terrible outcome. For the Super Strawberry rides, I decided to wear a full backpack instead of mounting all gear and hydration on the bike so that I could have an added layer of protection if I were to tumble over the edge. A partial pack as described in the premise of this thread seems the most likely to result in an acute impact to the spine.
 
DangerDirtyD said:
My exact thoughts on the subject, but I am disheartened to hear this set-up contributed to the terrible outcome. For the Super Strawberry rides, I decided to wear a full backpack instead of mounting all gear and hydration on the bike so that I could have an added layer of protection if I were to tumble over the edge. A partial pack as described in the premise of this thread seems the most likely to result in an acute impact to the spine.
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Packing for protection versus for minimalism seem a bit at odds. I agree, that turgid little ball at the mid-low back isn’t going to afford nearly the protection of a regular pack filled loosely with the right items. My solution…stop landing on my back!
 
Mikie said:
So I HAD to do a little Google search as I thought you were literally pulling my leg. Trek has never really (for whatever reason) been on my radar as a bike to consider.
Having discovered that what you speak of is actually true... but appears to be more of an internet slang, I'm once again proving to be old school and reminisce of stupid 70's street slang, and immature enough still to snicker when someone uses a sentence that repeats the word "DO" twice next to each other in a sentence.
Anyway, I don't think Trek has made that an official acronym for the hole in their down tube. lol! :whistling:;)
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That is my own term for it, I should trademark that. People usually laugh when I say it, but nervously. But I have the Bontrager Rapid pack not the EVOC. If you are interested in it, it’s yours.
 
mtbMike said:
Sell it to @Mikie I guess I'm one of the few that's not a fan of loading parts on to my bike. I also like having easier access to the parts and prefer the parts not be so tiny. I haven't used a SWAT box but I've had (2) friends with the head tube tool thingy where that thing has ejected in a crash. Another, a member of this board, had his OneUp bike pump with all the tools inside implode as well.
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The Bontrager BITS tools aren’t much smaller than a standard multi tool. They also are solidly built and would be hard pressed to see one break inside a frame. It’s nice to have the parts available so I don’t have to wear a pack if I don’t want to.
 
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I have two of those...
One is outdoor brand that I got at walmart years ago and the other one is a camel back which I got it at ross stores for $12.99 :thumbsup:.
Both are use for rides under an hour or floop since there is plenty places to get water along the ride.
Both of them have a small zipper bag and a side mesh pocket. Good for DL and insurance card, some cash and a couple granola bars, sometimes I put a multitool as well. :thumbsup:
 
Luis said:
I have the Osprey Seral myself. Very roomy yet compact when it needs to be. On our midnight strawberry peak ride I had a full bladder, my showers pass rain jacket, extra gloves and some snacks.

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my only gripe is the weak magnet used to hold the bite valve end of the bladder hose. It has to sit dead on the magnet to be effective even then it gets easily knocked off on occasion. I solved that dilemma by buying one of these

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The plastic end with the snap wraps around the water tube and the other end clips onto the strap of the pack. Pretty much next to the magnet. The retractable lanyard brings the bite valve back into position :thumbsup:

hi everyone by the way :ninja:
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I watched a YouTube Channel dude who recommended the same thing. Also heard the magnet system on Camelbak is way better and the guy recommended making the switch.
 
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I have a very minimalist Dakine hip pack. I dont know that name, but it is to hold a wallet, phone when I need to carry the work phone too ( when I'm doing rides during the hours when I'm 'spose to be working:whistling:) tp etc, and not much else. It hold more, I just don't put it in.
As I have no ass, any more weight and it feels like it's slipping off unless I wrench it so tight it'll squeeze to :poop: out of me.

Along with the small lezine seat bag and a water bottle on the bike I'm good to go for up to a couple hours.

Any more time, or if I need to add/shed layers, then the camelbak comes out. I don't even notice the pack anymore so a non issue.
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mike said:
I get concerned when someone, myself included, stashes a pump against her spine. A frame clip is a minimalist solution to landing on a hard rod perpendicular to the spinal cord. I did hear of a paralysis case like that, though it might have been a regular pack and not a hip pack.
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My pump stays on the bike frame in a pork chop bag. That is good to know tho..what an awful injury, I can’t even imagine!
 
I have purchased and returned 4 Hip packs and 3 regular backpacks in the past two weeks, as I search desperately for a new pack. The hip packs for the most part were comfortable but I felt like the waist strap had to be cinched to tight for me to feel confident it won’t bounce around. I settled on the Osprey Syncro 5 liter, sleek profile, enough room for all gear, 85 oz bladder, and weights under 8lbs fully loaded. Has mesh back panel that keeps pack off your back.

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Bluesrider said:
I have purchased and returned 4 Hip packs and 3 regular backpacks in the past two weeks, as I search desperately for a new pack. The hip packs for the most part were comfortable but I felt like the waist strap had to be cinched to tight for me to feel confident it won’t bounce around. I settled on the Osprey Syncro 5 liter, sleek profile, enough room for all gear, 85 oz bladder, and weights under 8lbs fully loaded. Has mesh back panel that keeps pack off your back.

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I have an Osprey Savu hip pack but more often than not I reach for my Syncro 10 backpack. It’s light, has great storage, carries well and the magnetic bite valve attached to the chest strap is magic. Osprey makes great stuff.
 
Voodoo Tom said:
I have an Osprey Savu hip pack but more often than not I reach for my Syncro 10 backpack. It’s light, has great storage, carries well and the magnetic bite valve attached to the chest strap is magic. Osprey makes great stuff.
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I have the Raptor 10 and loved it....until I started riding with a hip-pack. I resisted for the longest time because of the water capacity as I thought I was the opposite of a camel. Once I rode with the hip-pack for a couple weeks straight, there was no going back. Total game changer for me. Cooler, no weight on the shoulders, cooler and 90% of the time I forget I'm wearing it. It's also much cooler with the air blowing across my back.
 
Seems like hip packs have gone in and out of popularity at least twice, as @herzalot stated earlier "years" ago. I tried a camel back hip pack about 7-10 yrs ago. I had a 50 oz camelback that I used on longer rides and didn't like the sweaty feel. I found the hip pack just switched the sweat to my lower back.....not really any better. I hate heat!!! I bought the Osprey , with the mesh like structure that keeps the pack OFF of your back and I really liked it and use it now on longer rides. There is some airflow between the pack and your back! My 2 cents
 
scan said:
Seems like hip packs have gone in and out of popularity at least twice, as @herzalot stated earlier "years" ago. I tried a camel back hip pack about 7-10 yrs ago. I had a 50 oz camelback that I used on longer rides and didn't like the sweaty feel. I found the hip pack just switched the sweat to my lower back.....not really any better. I hate heat!!! I bought the Osprey , with the mesh like structure that keeps the pack OFF of your back and I really liked it and use it now on longer rides. There is some airflow between the pack and your back! My 2 cents
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That suspended mesh back panel is a game changer. If you happen to overstuff your pack you don’t feel all the lumps and you can’t beat the air flow across the back
 
Also using the Osprey Savu, really liking it since it rides low (don't even feel it while riding) and not on my sweaty upper back. I'm one of those guys that tend to take extra 'stuff' tools, spares, zipties, nutrition, etc etc, Best thing is, this pack is grab-n-go. Not opting for a bladder there, using bottles are OK, 2nd bottle goes in the side pouch if needed. Mind you this is for most rides.

For longer rides I do put on a Camelbak for more capacity, or backpack for my pads to carry while climbing before putting them on for the paydirt downhills :)
 
Being on the DL recently I have had plenty of time to peruse the deals online. I finally got around to ordering a Fanny pack from High Above. I have to say, the build and material quality compared to the dakine hotlaps that I always borrow from my wife is just, well, you can see and feel the difference.
It’s also big enough that I might be able to cram in a light jacket, snacks, maybe a beer.

they didn’t have a lime green zipper pull option on the website, but, I mentioned that it’d be cool to match my DVO fork and they ended up finding something close.

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Danimal said:
I have a very minimalist Dakine hip pack. I dont know that name, but it is to hold a wallet, phone when I need to carry the work phone too ( when I'm doing rides during the hours when I'm 'spose to be working:whistling:) tp etc, and not much else. It hold more, I just don't put it in.
As I have no ass, any more weight and it feels like it's slipping off unless I wrench it so tight it'll squeeze to :poop: out of me.

Along with the small lezine seat bag and a water bottle on the bike I'm good to go for up to a couple hours.

Any more time, or if I need to add/shed layers, then the camelbak comes out. I don't even notice the pack anymore so a non issue.
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Hot Laps Stealth. I use it a lot too. Best feeling pack ever in that, I can't feel it at all. But you're not going to store any extra clothing or pads in it.
 
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