Product Description
The Race EXP Air packs in all the features on a Air Comfort back system. It's by far the most versatile pack for the quick loop or the long haul.
FEATURES:
Air Comfort Backsystem
Stow-away helmet holder
Raincover
Expandable main compartment
Mesh side pockets
3M reflectors
Front organizer pocket
Zippered mesh internal pocket
3 liter Streamer reservoir
SPECIFICATIONS:
Volume: 750-900 cubic inches
Torso: One Size inches
Weight: 2 lbs. + 6 oz.
Dimensions (HxWxD): 18 x 9 x 5 inches
System: Air Comfort
Materials: MicroRip-Nylon
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ReichC
a Cross Country Rider
from Crested Butte, CODate Reviewed: May 26, 2010
Strengths: The pack is super large and can hold a lot of stuff. I mean a lot. Very comfortable to wear - the waist straps have a good 'hug' feeling.' The 'aircomfort' is well-designed and does keep the pack slightly separated from your back, allowing the pack and your back to dry. As big as it is, it doesn't feel like a super-big packpack. The 'expander pack' is well utilized and works well with this pack.Weaknesses: The big compartment has no individual storage - it would be nice to have something specific for a pump/tubes/tools/etc. Instead, it all gets thrown into the same compartment. Or, the 2nd pocket is very small and can't hold much in terms of tools/tubes - I'd prefer to carry my tools and food/clothes in separate places. My experience with the bite valve.....it needs to be shut before you let the hose hang - I'm not sure if this is common.Bottom Line: Its a sweet recreational bag and you can talk all sorts of crazy stuff on rides with you. Like a solar powered blender, tequila, ice, agave and limes. Along with everything else you would normally take on a ride. That might be an exaggeration (maybe not). Still, there's a lot of room.
If it was better organized, I would give it the extra chilipepper.
I wouldn't use it for xc racing or enduro racing, but would have as a go-to pack for the afterwork rides and weekend epics.
Favorite Trail: the one currently being ridden
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Demo for the Walton
Similar Products Used: Camelbak M.U.L.E.
Bike Setup: Five Spot
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Surfwax
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston, MADate Reviewed: March 29, 2010
Strengths: Ventilation, construction, rain cover, comfort.Weaknesses: The secondary pocket could be a tad bigger. Didn't come with a six pack of my favorite beer?Bottom Line: I had this pack for a year before it got stolen. Used it on and off the bike and loved every minute of it. Construction of the pack was top notch and I loved all the features it came with.
Took me a bit to figure out how the pack is supposed to be worn (up higher than you'd think over the hips) but once I did the comfort of the pack was excellent. The ventilation system doubles as nice pack suspension and keeps your water from absorbing all your body heat on hot days.
Expansion feature comes in handy when you have to stuff your buddy's jacket or an extra tube or two in your pack. All the extras pack away for a sleek look and no snag points.
You'll want a bigger pack for all day adventures requiring food etc. but for typical 3-4 hour rides you can bring your tube, pump, shock pump, multitool, and a light jacket or other gear with you no problem.
Favorite Trail: Kingdom Trails, VT
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Steep and Cheap dot
Similar Products Used: Camelbaks and other random hydration packs.
Bike Setup: Spooky darkside, x9, sid etc...
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Francois
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South AfricaDate Reviewed: November 19, 2009
Strengths: The best little bag I've ever owned. It's comfortable and versatile with the expanda feature, and all the little pockets are well thought out and useful.
It's also made of really strong and made of good quality materials. I've really put mine through hell and back - used it mostly for MTB downhill & singletrack and enduro motorcycle riding. It's got a couple of stains but otherwise it's still 100%.
The expanda feature really makes it versatile for if I need to .Weaknesses: Only weakness I noticed is the waist strap buckles are weak. I broke mine within the first few months.Bottom Line: I'm buying another one.
Favorite Trail: Stellenbosch Mountains
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Cape Union Mart
Bike Setup: KTM 300 EXC
GT Avalanche 1.0
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grandsalmon
a Weekend Warrior
from Iowa Hill, CaliforniaDate Reviewed: November 16, 2009
Strengths: I think everybody here has hit the high points here, and a few packs utilize the fold-up bladder- Deuter's is nice.Weaknesses: Though my expectations were high as I tried out the Deuter line, this one suffers from very short hip extensions- they are more like fins that sit on your back. But coupled with their mesh offset back, the two make a load susceptible to rolling and moving about in hard corners, etc, etc.
No matter the adjustments made could this be improved.
Ergon and Lafuma have started putting down mid level pack straps to hip, and this pack would have benefited from this but ultimately the mini hip fins kills it.Bottom Line: This pack will have to go back to the drawing board, maybe borrow its own hip pad/stap design from their Attack pack.
Favorite Trail: My backyard
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: SAC
Similar Products Used: Virtually all
Bike Setup: Too many to list, many categories- mostly AM
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ZGOZZ
a Weekend Warrior
from Edison NJ USADate Reviewed: July 1, 2009
Strengths: Keeps your back cool with the open airway behind your back is great and the straps are open like the back really light and nice. Bladder so easy to clean, and easy to take it out and put it back in. Storage pockets in several places in pack and the balance of the pack is easy to carry and wear, easy to adjust to different size riders.Great for a long or short ride and wet and hot conditions. Just great product.Weaknesses: Nothing yet.Bottom Line: Just a great product tried others, this one just felt right and light. Felt like it was not even there, keeps you cool, and very conferable not a pain to use or wear in all type of riding..
Favorite Trail: Allaire State Park NJ
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: GF Plus 29er
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SpamCone
a Weekend Warrior
from Fredericksburg,VADate Reviewed: June 5, 2009
Strengths: Keeps and open airway behind your back. Bladder so easy to clean! Storage pockets in several places in pack. Expands for winter gear or windbreaker. Great for a long or short ride. Can stow the essentials for an all day ride.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: I had to purchase a few packs before this one. It cost a little more but well worth it. Once you try one you won't go back to the other packs!! Easy for everyone to use and great quality. The air way keeping the pack off your back is the best part of the pack.
Favorite Trail: Quantico
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Camel back Lobo, Lyzene
Bike Setup: 2008 Trek Fuel EX 8
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Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TexasDate Reviewed: January 7, 2008
Strengths: quality construction, fantastic design, suspension system ventilates while keeping the bag off your backWeaknesses: i haven't discovered any yetBottom Line: Deuters rock! That's the short of it. Ask anyone who has them, and they'll tell you the same. I was looking to replace my Camelbak and read reviews on mtbr.com and talked with my local bike shop. The folks here and at the bike shop love the Deuters, and I'm happy to listened to them.
The bladder works like a bag that folds at the top -- which makes it way easier than Camelbaks to refill, clean, and dry. The bag also has a nifty suspension system that keeps the bag about 2-3 inches off of your back, with padded points where it rests on your back. The effect is that it allows air to ventilate, which is especially nice when it's hot outside. The rain cover is hidden well and is removable if you don't need it. The helmet holder is also concealed when you don't need it, and is functional for holding extra clothes if the bag is overloaded. And speaking of the bag, it's the perfect size for outings. It's about as big as the M.U.L.E. and has a zipper for expanding it when you need it -- like carry-on suitcases have.
All in all, it's a great bag, and I highly recommend it. Do some reading of your own, and you'll see how well they hold up and how much their owners prize them.
Favorite Trail: Barton Creek Greenbelt
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Sport Shop
Similar Products Used: Camelbak
Bike Setup: 2 big wheels, a handlebar, bits and pieces, a soma frame, and a willits WOW fork.
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