![]() ![]() ![]() And, it's held tight enough that slipping it back in one handed while on the move simply was not happening. As a consequence, I had to stop pedaling to drink. Performance wise, the bottle sits securely in the middle of the pack and up against your back. ![]() 21oz hydration capacity), making it best suited for shorter rides where the amount of water you need is limited to a single bottle plus whatever you can carry one on your frame. Similar to the Camelbak, this pack holds one water bottle (approx. As discussed above, I really dislike a flopping hip pack and the Rapid Pack clung to my waist like a limpet, eliminating that potential distraction. Unlike most packs that sit above the lumbar, this one is designed to stay close to your body and securely wrap around the waist. The first thing I noticed (and liked) about this pack was the wrapped design. Svelte this little number may be, but it’ll match up to a dance partner with a not so svelte 46” waist. How much can you stuff? Exactly 100 cubic inches, or 1.64 liters. The exterior fabric has a four-way stretch component (94% nylon/6% elastane) which makes stuffing that sucker easy to do. The left-hand compartment has internal mesh pockets for gear organization, as does the right, and the right also includes a key fob and a compression phone sleeve that likely won’t accommodate anything larger than an iPhone 5. Pony up $60 USD and you get a svelte black hip pack (222 grams/7.8oz) with two zippered compartments separated at birth by a water bottle sleeve. What I liked best was the fact that it has a sturdy, yet comfortable design, making it super practical for shorter rides where you need only to carry water and bare minimum supplies.īontrager comes out swinging with their affordable Rapid Pack. Its one of the best value packs in this review. This is the hot lap hip pack dreams are made of. However, If you keep your spare tube affixed to your frame, that would free up enough space to stash a thin jacket. Two liters of cargo space were ample to carry all the trail riding necessities listed above, excepting a light weight wind shell. I did have to stop to remove/replace the bottle due to the tight elastic sleeve, which can be cumbersome if you are used to drinking on the go. While I occasionally had to tighten the waist buckle (like I do on almost all packs), the bag itself felt secure, it didn't slide around on technical terrain, and the water bottle never launched out like a projectile. "Secure" is the key word here, because the thing I hate most about hip packs is when they feel flimsy and flop around. Not only did it include a secure and functional water bottle holder, but an updated Podium Dirt Series bottle was included with the purchase of the pack. The angled elastic water bottle sleeve was the first thing that really called to me with this pack. This little dance number will fit anywhere from a 28” to a 46” waist. Packed efficiently, that’s enough storage space for a multi tool, some quick links, a chain tool, a tire plug kit, a tube, CO2 cartridges, phone, and energy bars/chews, with maybe-just maybe-space for a tissue thin wind jacket. Overall, the Podium Flow Belt 21oz weighs in at a paltry 6oz (190 grams) and has 2 liters (120 cubic inches) of storage space. Thee's an integrated tool pouch, a zipper secured pocket large enough for a phone, reflective bits for low light visibility, breathable mesh, adjustable waist buckles, and a robust cordura type fabric for the exterior-not crash proof but tougher than skin. It comes with a 21oz bottle topped with a Mud Cap which fits securely into an ergonomically angled elastic sleeve. Colors: Black, Burgundy/Lake Blue, and Camelflage/Brown Sealįor a svelte little hip pack, the Podium Flow has damn near everything on tap. ![]()
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