Hip Pack Pros & Cons for MTB + Dakine Hot Laps/Seeker Review

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Full Review of the Dakine Seeker 6L and Hot Laps 5L Hip Bags for MTB. I cover: Pro vs Cons of a fanny pack. Is it stable? Is it comfortable? How much much gear you can pack? What do I pack?
Hip bags/packs for mountain biking can be a great way to go for short to medium length rides.
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[@wrxpilot]

Awesome review, gave me some good ideas for using my new Seeker hip pack. Thanks!

[@HoofnIt03]

I add ice to the bladder and for me, the coolness on my low back is nice. I wish the Hot Laps had the hose release! I have the Hot Laps and really like it otherwise. I tried backpack style but my back got too hot, even with ice added. Thanks for the review!

[@andrewscasualmtb]

Thanks for this review. I just picked up a new bike and didn't want a hydration pack on my upper back anymore. The 6 liter will do nicely i think for my rides. 👍👍

[@heyg7819]

You can try to turn all hydration bladders upside down and suck out all the air in the bladder to get rid of that air volume.

[@ericpeysar2593]

BBQ sauce! Im so embarrassed that i have never thought of bringing bbw sauce. You never know when you might find yourself at a trail side bbq and beerfest. Best to be prepared. Thanks for the tech tip! Cheers

[@andrewscasualmtb]

For sure an of course moment!

[@hungryronin344]

Hard to find any reviews on the seeker 6L, everything is ads for hot laps but it seems the seeker has more utility and ergonomics. Cheers and thanks for the comparison. 🤙🏼

[@mtbandoutdoorfunwej2771]

Thank you for your insight on these larger packs, im good with my backpack i guess for larger packs

[@jd4000]

Wicked good review, you have 100% helped me make up my mind on the option to chose. I'd like to offer you a tip to get more space from your bag, when ever I fill my Camelback bladder I always purge the excess air out your bladder easily has a 1/4 to 1/2 a litre in there that's better used for gear or water. Thanks dude.

[@DrJMTB]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@jd4000]

@@DrJMTB Managed to find one of the Seekers in stock in the UK, due soon. Thanks again mate.

[@gregstafford2155]

Wow this is an eye-opener I suffer from back pain, this will help greatly. Another benefit would be lower centre of gravity 🙂

[@DrJMTB]

Check out my biking with low back pain video if you haven't already! kzbin.info/www/bejne/laCwg4uvpsmLm8k

[@ichbinjerson]

Best review I have seen for this Item ! Many Thanks.

[@lukasvrana6388]

How to get rid of the air in the bladder - turn it up side down, suck the air through hoose, turn it back and put it inside, problem solved

[@mtbandoutdoorfunwej2771]

Fucking hated my hip pack at Trestle Bike Park (Dakine 2L). Every jump medium and larger jumps I hit , the damn thing flying off my ass hitting my tire. Basically need suspenders or something.... SO SAD about this. Then to compensate I had to tighten it and it was fucking with my breathing and crunching my lower abdomen.... fucking ridiculous. Funniest thing I had to put it in the front when i had snacks and full..... like a real fanny which messed my ergonomics/breathing too a bit but atleast wasnt trying to make me crash when i juimp.... I'll be trying again today at Big Cedar here in DFW area, going to run it half full as well. Wish me luck. I'm going to ride my bottle prolly first and carry batteries in my mtb shorts zippers.

[@jaywolff16]

I have this same issue when using the hip pack, when hitting jumps & drops, the hip pack drops lower and lower starting to pull my pants down a bit and/or hitting the rear tire. I have to tighten it to the point where I'll start getting stomach aches after a few miles to avoid this. For general trail riding, its not an issue and i love the comfort compared to a backpack, but ive gone back to the back pack full time because of this flaw. I also found that I couldn't bunny hop as high with the weight down low on my lower back (though this could just be a lack of skill). Curious if you ever found a solution with the hip pack

[@adamphelps3859]

Awesome review bro! Looks like you’re killing it up there in KY. Keep the content coming 👊🏼

[@Crikky]

hi. thanks for the review. the craftmanship is really good even without the bladder.

[@PNWKURT]

Thanks for the video. Sweet lawn!

[@gauthier13]

Thank you for this useful comparison !

[@karolleon]

Great review! Helped me a lot!

[@shlongstar]

Great video! Does the hydration tube ever pop off and pose a danger by dangling around unexpectedly ? Thanks!

[@arose71]

Best review I have seen! Thanks.

[@rogerserafin]

Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@DrJMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@angusbarrett4396]

What a great review! subscribed

[@1979paranoidandroid]

Great review. Thank you. Two questions: 1. Does the 5l bag stay in place while riding, just like the Seeker (loaded with stuff)? 2. Can one fit a small/medium first aid kit in the 5l bag, and still have room for water and small stuff?

[@DrJMTB]

1) yes. 2) small one for sure

[@adammackenzie]

great vid...ride safe !

[@saltlifesmoker12]

Looks like there is no padding for the front portion of your waist for the nylon waist strap, do you notice any pain after a few hours of riding and jump lines from the strap digging in? I'm torn between the USWE 2L and the Seeker for this reason.

[@alexarna]

Really helpful video, thank you!

[@DrJMTB]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@neletg]

Thank you for the video. In my opinion a backpack have 3-4 contact points with the body so a hip pack is not more ergonomic. The only avantatge is about back sweat and to be more minimalist in your routes.

[@javtm3222]

Hi may I know what is the most noticable difference in terms of riding with this 2 hip packs?

[@rollydeguzman668]

Hi i ordered the Dakine Seeker 6L but it doesn't come with a removable hose and it has no lock on the hose. Did you changed yours?

[@milesartuz6647]

For the seeker, is there another hydration tube that fits? Prefer the ones with a cover for the drinking tube

[@DrJMTB]

Not sure on that one. Sorry!

[@brents4225]

I just bought this for my everyday pack. I always wear a fanny pack wherever i go and im gonna use this without the bladder to hold all my shit.

[@Anykine50]

Where’d you get Seeker? Link?

[@DrJMTB]

I bought the Seeker directly from Dakine. It doesn't look like they're still having them in stock for some weird reason. The Hot Laps should be more readily available and is a great option as well.

[@Anykine50]

@@DrJMTB thanks I’ll try my luck in the interwebs thanks

[@chrissales7157]

About how big is the waist for the hot laps ??

[@elijahbettencourt8302]

sick vid! can you drop a link for the seeker? I cant find it

[@DrJMTB]

Wow, I just looked for it and can't even find it on Dakine or any of the other major retailers. Virtually everyone had it before. I bought mine from REI shortly before I did this video. I actually have no idea why no-one has these. Mine is holding up great, but so is the wife's Hot Laps.

[@tinman1955]

Seems like you're doing it the hard way. Why not let your bike support the weight of your gear?

[@angusbarrett4396]

how are you gonna fit all of it on? also its easier to pack a bag quickly

[@DrJMTB]

Consider buying from my shop, Somercycle here... www.somercyclebikes.shop/seeker-6l-bike-hydration-hip-pack.htm lHip pack pros and cons: 0:52, Seeker / Hot Laps review: 4:09, how to fill the bladder: 8:02, packing the pack: 9:01, sending a 3-4 foot drop for stability check: 12:17.

[@bwest6275]

Pro: it’s an enduro hip pack! Con: it’s a Fanny pack.

[@zsanterre]

lmfao brought to you by Sweet Baby Rays

[@smckinnon]

If my BBQ sauce can I fit, then sign me up.

[@DrJMTB]

Gotta have the sauce!

[@vttregalade3668]

Merci tu m’as décidé à faire mon choix je vais opter pour la banane , merci pour cette vidéo bonne continuation youtube.com/@vttregalade3668