Description:The best manifestation of the LOW RIDER SYSTEM to date! Unique, square 2.5 liter bladder provides 95 Oz water in the lower lumbar region. No more rectangular bladder riding up yor back. 600 cubic inches total volume, 16 oz weight (bladder sold seperate, due to unique size better get one)
Submitted by
bill
a
from arlington Date Reviewed: July 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
very comfortable and secure, side wing pockets are great for food and anything you might want to reach while riding. the weight of your water rides low on your back and on your hips. good for people with back problems.
Weaknesses:
makes your jersey pockets inaccessable unless you unbuckle waist strap, but you dont really need your jersey pockests with the side wing pockets.
Similar Products Used:
several different versions of CAMELBACK
Bottom Line:
this is favorite pack of all that i have tried, take the time to get the suspenders adjusted correctly. when it is adjusted properly the pack doesnt bounce or shift like others tend to do. also i took the advice of a previous poster and used my CAMELBACK bladder.
the guys at WINGNUT are super cool to work and really take pride in their product. they are very customer service oriented. good people to deal with.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Memphis, TN Date Reviewed: August 17, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
direct from Wingnut
Strengths:
Excellent fabric, totally washable, light weight, geometry of design.
Weaknesses:
Reservoir. Mouthpiece does not deliver large enough quantity of liquid. Hose easily gets kinked
Similar Products Used:
Many versions of CamelBak products.
Bike Setup:
All 29ers, Orbea Alma, Fisher RIG
Bottom Line:
This is the product that is perfect for long distance rides and endurance races. The design lowers the load on your back thereby reducing back fatigue and overall rider center of gravity.
Easy “on the fly” entry to side pockets (or wings) allows access to nourishment while maintaining rolling momentum. Shoulder straps are wide and comfortable and left strap has a shoulder pocket perfect for a cell phone, iPod or in my application a Hammer gel flask.
Don’t bother with the Wingnut reservoir, it’s very substandard and not an appropriate accessory to an otherwise brilliantly designed pack. Use your “old” Camelbac reservoir or if this is your first purchase of a hydration pack purchase the Camelbac reservoir separately.
I’m going to give this product a 5 but clearly understand I am disappointed with it’s separately purchased reservoir.
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