Front webbing straps secure chin guard of full-face helmet,
or hold skateboard. Carrying loops under pack for shin guards or other protective equipment
Zippered access to reservoir compartment on rear of pack
Full feature Reversible Reservoir drink system with
Plug-N-Play valve
Submitted by
Clintox50
a Racer
from Sacramento, CA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Auburn
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Podium prize at Sea
Strengths:
Strong zippers, many compartments, breathes well, holds shape due to molded front and foam back, hydrapack reversable res, cell phone holder, etc...
Weaknesses:
haven't found any.
Similar Products Used:
other smaller camelbacks and the usual school jansport backpack crap...
Bike Setup:
Doesn't apply
Bottom Line:
I absolutely love this backpack! I use it for bike commuting pretty much every day. I have also used it as a daypack for hiking too and it works great. I used it for skiing once too but I usually go with a smaller pack since I don't need to carry much stuff.
All the straps are nicely adjustable and if you can't fit something in the pack, there's lots of places to secure it ouside the pack.
I like the molded outside compartment which keeps its shape well. I fold up my dress clothes in and use that compartment and they don't get wrinkled and bunched up. Size 13 shoes, lunch, etc go in the main compartment. Keys, wallet, etc go in one side mesh pocket and tube, pump, multi-tool go in the other mesh pocket. I love the cell phone holder on the shoulder strap. It's easily accessable while riding with gloves so I can pull the phone out and see who's calling. And it's right next to your ear so you don't miss an emergency call. During the winter I put the helmet light battery in one of the mesh pockets on the hip strap.
It holds a lot of water too if I'm going on a long ride after work. But the pack gets pretty heavy filled with water and all my stuff so I usually just go with bottles on the bike.
Great pack, love it, want to buy one for my wife too who just started commuting.
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