Category: Hydration packs

  • Henty Enduro 2.0 Pack Review

    The Henty Enduro 2.0 is a hybrid mixture of a comfortable and conformable hip pack with the stabilizing characteristics of a standard pack’s shoulder strap harness and back panel design. The 5-liter (170 fl oz) pack includes a 3-liter hydration reservoir and has enough features, functions, and pockets for almost any adventure in the outdoors. Highlights…

  • Osprey’s New Radial and Metron Commuter Bike Packs

    Osprey’s New Commute Packs with Hi-Vis Rain Cover for All Weather Riding   Osprey launched two new bike commute packs for Fall, the Radial, and Metron. The Radial includes their supportive and comfortable Adjustable AirSpeed trampoline backpanel, the Integrated kickstand to keep the pack body upright, and lots of organizational pockets and compartments. The Metron features…

  • Platypus Duthie AM 10 Pack Review

    ThePlatypus Duthie AM 10 pack is part of their hydration mountain biking lineup and features a 10-liter capacity, a 3-liter reservoir and has enough features, functions, and pockets for almost any adventure in the outdoors. Highlights include useful attachment sleeves/straps, a rainfly and their superb FloatAir back panel which features a floating breathable mesh tensioned over…

  • Osprey’s Upgrades Raptor And Raven Mountain Bike Packs With Winged Harness System

    Osprey’s Raptor (men’s) and Raven (women’s) mountain bike packs, were upgraded with their new “winged” harness system that wraps the upper shoulders for added stability and keeps the pack comfortably close to your body delivering superior stability even when the trail turns super techy. Osprey redesigned the men’s Raptor and women’s Raven, their premium mountain bike…

  • MSR’s Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter Provides Safe Water on the Go

    Their new Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter is an inline system that works with hydration reservoirs to provide clean and safe drinking water while out on the trail doing outdoor activities. You can filter water in a quick and efficient manner with this system as it provides a minimalistic, lightweight microfilter that connects to any reservoir. To me,…

  • Osprey Seral Lumbar Pack Review

    The Seral is a lumbar styled hip pack with a 7-liter capacity and a 1.5-liter hydration reservoir, featuring their AirScape backpanel and Airmesh hipbelt, all of which provides the utmost in comfort and stability. The pack offers easy to access zippered main compartment with an integrated reservoir sleeve, a front compartment with additional organizational pockets, and…

  • Introducing the EVOC NEO 16L with the revolutionary AIRSHIELD System

    Groundbreaking Protection Technology Meets High-End Backpack: The NEO 16L With Revolutionary AIRSHIELD System EVOC Spring/Summer 2019 For its 10-year anniversary, the leading global manufacturer of protector backpacks continues to demonstrate its know-how when it comes to technology and design. perfectly timed for the 2019 bike season, EVOC is launching its new NEO 16l protector backpack…

  • Platypus Chuckanut Hip Pack Review

    The Platypus Chuckanut is a small low-profile hip pack that is comfortable, conformable, and stable and the 3-liter capacity is ideal for short outings and minimalistic riders. It includes their taste-free and flexible .5-liter SoftBottle for hydration and features smart internal organizational storage, a fleece-lined pocket for a smartphone, and an expandable outer front flap pocket for bulky items.…

  • Mission Workshop Introduces Axis VX Waist Pack

    Mission Workshop’s Ultimate Hip Pack Gets Lighter and Tougher With VX-21 Fabric and FidlockⓇ Buckle Thursday, February 14– The Axis: VX improves upon Mission Workshop’s weatherproof waist pack with a new main body constructed from Dimension Polyant VX-21 fabric and an upgraded one-handed magnetic buckle. Introduced in 2018, the Axis has proven to be a…

  • Hydro Flask Launches New Journey Hydration Pack Collection

    Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited company, is excited to announce the launch of its new Journey Series™ insulated hydration packs. The collection’s 10 L and 20 L packs are designed to keep water chilled for more than 4 hours,…

  • Osprey Launches Bike Lumbar Packs

    Seral and Savu feature Osprey’s new bike-specific angled hipbelt and compression straps to provide best in class stability under dynamic motion encountered during rides. The Seral carries a lumbar reservoir, while the smaller Savu carries water bottles, which are perfect for the minimalist looking for something other than a traditional over-the-shoulder pack. For further information refer to www.osprey.com. Seral Lumbar Packs The Seral is a…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2018 – Packs, Shoes, Sunglasses, and Grips

    Some of our Best of 2018 miscellaneous gear we tested include the superb and high functional Platypus Duthie AM Hydration Pack, the Mountainsmith Cycle Cube organizational bag for carrying all your cycling gear, the Pearl Izumi X-ALP Elevate mountain bike shoe with Boa closure and great hike-a-bike characteristics, the Smith Optics Attack Max sunglasses with huge field of…

  • Just In – Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir and Chuckanut Hip Pack, Kitsbow Hiline Midweight Glove, SPY Foundation MX Goggle

    Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir Staying hydrated has never been easier with the new Big Zip EVO; the fastest, taste-free, feature-rich reservoir on the market. Features include: Fast Flow Rate: Self-sealing HyFLO™ bite valve, new leak-proof shutoff valve, and larger tubing contribute for a 50- percent faster flow rate. Quick Access: High-mount drink tube quick…

  • Katadyn Gravity BeFree 3.0L Filtration System Review

    Swiss-based Katadyn makes world-renowned industry-leading water treatment systems, and they recently released the Gravity BeFree 3.0L Filtration System, the fourth addition to their BeFree water filtration system lineup. The Gravity BeFree 3.0L holds more than 100-fluid ounces while providing the same rapid 2-liters per minute flow rate and unique shake-to-clean filter technology that is common to…

  • Gregory ENDO 10 3D-Hydro Pack Review

    The Gregory Endo 10 3D-Hydro pack is part of their hydration mountain biking lineup and features a 10-liter of capacity, a 3-liter reservoir and has enough features and pockets for almost any adventure. Highlights include a wire frame, an adjustable Shift RS suspended back panel for a perfect fit for any torso, the EVAP moisture-wicking back…

  • Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir, Chuckanut Hip, Tokul, B-Line and Siouxon AM Packs

    Platypus, the leader in taste-free hydration, introduces the latest evolution of its bestselling Big Zip Reservoir – the Big Zip EVO – delivering a 50-percent increase in flow and new user-friendly features. In addition to the Big Zip EVO, Platypus introduces a new hip pack and refreshes its hydration pack line for mountain bikers and…