MTB Hydration Packs - Are They Lame? (To Wear or Not to Wear...)

[@todduncyclist7974]

I have my stuff in a sack attached to a helium filled balloon trailing behind me on a string, works really well.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

You win sir :)

[@AKIRAYANA]

That's a great idea. I currently use a team of Gurkhas who follow me, carrying the fluid on the backs of Himalayan Yaks. It's getting pretty expensive, so I'm thinking of the balloon option in bright green for visibility.

[@juznow]

I have a drone following me with my stuff

[@Raymo853inLeDroit]

@@juznow my drone also carries a big golf umbrella to keep the sun off of me.

[@alexandercarney1305]

@@AKIRAYANA Gurkhas?? The elite military unit? If those guys were following me (for the pedants out there (other than me) yeah okay, i wouldn't know) i would be pedalling like crazy to avoid having a kukri shoved up my arse. Having some Sherpas following me suddenly seems a bit lame.

[@ClydesdaleNM]

This just makes me want to buy a larger hydration pack...

[@boatanchorcyclingclub1748]

FTW

[@themeatnpotatoes]

I read “lager hydration pack”, liked it better 🍺

[@Jorge-125]

Imagine seeing someone with a rucksack on the trail and you're like "I need something bigger than that rucksack...why, to fit another bike inside"🚲🎒

[@d0u6s]

It's "dorkey".. to run out of water. I use hydration pack for H2O. ✔

[@patrickschofield7890]

@@Error-hc7mp Absolutely, I love my camelbak mule with two sizes of bladder for long trails or big open mountain rides up to 40 miles ish. so good to be able to drink while you ride, also amazing at festivals to sneak clear alcohol in unnoticed !

[@MTBr-of-SoCal]

Sorry, I don't ride or equip myself in ways to make myself look cool... or cuz the pros do it or not do it. When I'm hitting trails that has me climbing for 7 strait miles, then some technical downs for another several miles, then up another set of climbs and more technicals for 24+ miles, I'll take the dorky looking camelBak that carries 3L vs a bottle or two on my frame. Screw looking cool. I'm out for myself.

[@coreymclernon]

MTBr of SoCal , fuck, your hardcore dude.

[@JTManuel]

I've never thought of having a water bottle attached to your bike cool and the bottle gets really dirty and has a tendency to fly off the bike when the trail gets gnarly. Hydration packs are cool to me, it centralizes everything: your water, food, tools and spares into one place not unlike the trend where you attach/store all you need all over your bike.

[@Silverripples]

And... it doubles as a back protector :-)

[@joseperezpaz9986]

Amen brotha!!

[@tonykasunic1]

Amen

[@arlingtonguy54]

I used a water bottle until someone pointed out that mud and horse shit was splashing up on the bottle that I was putting in my mouth. Now I use a pack.

[@johndef5075]

arlingtonguy54 I dont ride in mud or horseshit.

[@mantroid]

Those trace amounts of horse manure you are ingesting will help your body build necessary immunity to harmful bacteria. We don't, by nature, live in a sterilized world.

[@tizben]

@@mantroid becareful of worms and other parasites in animal feces, noones body can get rid of those easily

[@superspecky4eyes]

Mud and horse shit if you're lucky.. my local trails are often dotted with dog eggs.

[@georgebedford]

Horse shit tastes like cherries

[@inMotionOutdoors]

Long Rides (2-5 hours) = Hydration pack 1 hr Short Rides = Frame Kit

[@CalaveraChronicles]

You forgot to add that when you fall...which is only a matter of time. Then pack can also protect your back/spine. (I personally own the kudo 12)And that safety feature is worth wearing it every single ride in my opinion. Love the videos you guys are making! Keep it up!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We appreciate it! :)

[@Vermonster23]

I am with you on that one years of freewriting has given me many back injuries and I’m lucky to still be able to ride a bike. I would not be able to do it without some decent back up protection and a hydration pack provides both water and that. Last time I looked pros are generally pretty young wait until they are pushing 50

[@schweinstad8370]

Damn right!

[@NoBrakes23]

I got used to Camelbaks in the Marine Corps, and I still use them while hiking or riding. I prefer riding without it, but I like not being dehydrated more. If I am doing the local loop when it isn't hot, I can get away with no water, (Or just a bottle on the bike,) but for the long days and the hot climbs, I have to have the water. If you're a park rat or shuttle monkey, maybe you don't need one. For those of us that earn our turns or ride all day, a bottle won't cut it. I also hate mounting extra shit on my bike. On bike storage has improved a lot since the 80s, but I still associate on bike storage with products that scratch up your paint, bounce around, and eventually dump your gear off the side of a trail. I like the hip packs, but they aren't fat kid friendly. I have found that Camelbak's ultra runner packs are more comfy than some of the bike stuff. And if some trendslave endurbroh gets wound up about my choice of gear, that just makes me happier.

[@boomerangfreak]

Yaaaaay I am not the only 1 who doesn't like strapping stuff to my bike, kinda hard to find these days. Funnily enough most people I've met actually like my hap pack saying that it really would be handy and nice :D. Have you tried a hip pack though? I have that Evoc pack and tho I might not be super fat or anything I am still no slim guy by any means and it fits me quite well, but yes it can be a bit annoying at times (excuse my wording here) depending on what roll it is resting on.

[@NoBrakes23]

boomerangfreak I had the Camelbak Palos for a while. I liked a lot of the features, but the magnet would not hold the drinking tube in place. I used a retractable key card retainer to fix that, (a Seth's Bike Hack,) but that was a kludgy fix. I will probably get another hip pack, as it was a nice way to get another liter of water for those long rides.

[@boomerangfreak]

NoBrakes23 well in the good month or 2 I've been using my evoc hip pack I haven't had trouble yet with the magnet hose clamp. Well other than Knocking into it with my hand or something the hose has never come loose unwanted.

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

Arizona summer = 115 degrees. Hydration packs!!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Riding in that heat takes commitment! Nice job and be safe!

[@roryjohnson3567]

Even here in San Diego I’ve been riding in close to 100 for over a month. You can tell One Up that 1 or 2 water bottles wont cut it for that

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

Worldwide Cyclery You guys ever ride El preito?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIjQioCEZ5aqaq8

[@croomrider9785]

Yep! Florida= 90 degrees and 100% humidity

[@gm2256]

I think they're invaluable. I splurged on the Osprey Raptor 14 and I absolutely love it. Wearable hydration and storage with a dedicated tool pack at the bottom.

[@tommyestrada6464]

I use a hydration pack, I like having plenty of water on long rides, spare tube, pump, multi tool, tire levers, wallet gotta have ID, and cell phone, it's just more convenient.

[@ledcessna158]

People decided backpacks were lame, so they started wearing phanny-packs... the mtb community is strange for sure.

[@Jessetheoutdoorman]

Hip packs are great and functional!

[@tmorbo3335]

I do both pack and bottle on the bike. It’s always your friend who carries nothing that is always the person in need; who’s the dork then 🤣

[@franciscomeggi8405]

I couldn't agree more with you my friend never carries nothing I carry 2 bottles of water, inner tube patches multi tool for us

[@paulahamilton7290]

It’s frustrating my friend refuses to bring a bottle of water with him then half way up the climb he is asking for mine everytime! I wouldn’t mind but because of sus I can only fit a small bottle on my frame

[@paulahamilton7290]

The last ride I ran out of fluids because I shared mine with him

[@paulahamilton7290]

I think he has the message now bring ur own or get none of mine fair play if someone forgets help them out but every single time is just taking the mikey!

[@byrne12341]

Osprey Raptor 14! Soooo versatile. Great for an hour ride or an all day adventure.

[@dj1809]

I didn't realize the correct name for my vodka pack was "hydration" pack. Now I know.

[@zackweaver1957]

I'm a huge fan of Titos as well

[@norwegiantroll2480]

Vodka pack? It’s your own name?

[@hope4surf]

L O L ! ! !

[@mabecka]

I've always ridden with a backpack and just recently added a hydrationbladder to the equation. It's just great, plus my new frame don't really have any space for a bottle. Good stuff. My hydration pack also has a built in back protection plate!

[@davebeck8973]

That back pack w/rehydration in it, saved my back from rock injuries. I'm all for it.

[@isaidabeefhotlinks1]

Anything that can hold a bladder. Easiest way to consume water without stopping. Hydration is King no matter how long the ride.

[@Salvotation]

I like having my hydration pack on. Makes me feel safe, it's saved my back on a couple of nasty otb.

[@MountainBikeBarbados]

The day you get tossed off your bike, back first into an object and it saves you, you'll never appreciate them. I have always used them, always like to be prepared for nearly anything, but after getting ejected into some trees doing 20mph and being able to walk away because my pack took the impact, I won't ride without one.

[@someopinionateddirt6561]

My pack saved my back from being turned into swiss cheese when a landed in some barbed wire fence. Always wear a pack.

[@conman1395]

One thing people usually don't realize is that they also keep your back (especially spine) from getting hit as hard or scraped up. It always feels better to ride without one and I usually do if the ride is short enough, but they still prove another surface to prevent harm just like gloves.

[@ccovemaker]

One water bottle doesn't cut it and I hate extra weight on the bike. They will pry my Camelback from my cold dead hands.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Your center of gravity is lower with the water on your bike. You should, hypothetically ride better that way. I only drink on easy climbs with frame bottles. So I use a hip pack more often than not. But if be you're be gonna carry extra weight, keep it low if you can

[@dev-on-bike]

I use camelback and the main reason I didn't switch to bottle in races is that bottle likes to get out of cage (i've seen many bottles lost on start of race which is not nice for owners when it is very hot). Bottles used to get dirty more often and it is harder to get to water in bottle when u are riding gnarly trails - camelbacks are a lot of easier and if u put tube in mouth u are not involving hands any more while drinking. But in races most peaople use bottles - maybe they don't like fealing of having sweat on thair backs.

[@michaelgeyer7736]

Come ride in Arizona over the summer and tell me its lame to ride with one!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

When a water bottle won't cut it. Legitimate heat out there!

[@batterybuilding]

Since mister One Up components cool guy lives in Canada I guess he doesn’t need to drink water. I’m not a big fan of violence but a little gentlemanly smack with a riding glove would have been the appropriate response to his eye roll.

[@boomerangfreak]

I personally don't like strapping stuff to my bike, I dunno I'd probably damage/puncture or lose it during a crash. I used to use a 16L backpack with a 2L bladder. Then after some back issues and realizing my backpack barely has anything in it and I usually come back with plenty water left in my bladder I switched to a hip pack, that exact evoc pack you showed in the video actually. I LOVE IT! It has plenty space for my essentials (and then some), the 1,5L bladder paired with a 750ml bottle on my bike gives me PLENTY water for a couple hours. The pack for me also sits better than my full backpack, it's less wobbly and leaves my back way less sweaty and sore. At this point I really don't care what people say about my hip pack, it's nice and it makes my bike look nicer not having silly stuff strapped to it.

[@michaelutley7661]

I tried the fanny pack and everyone kept asking me if I had Disney tickets inside mine.

[@Jorge-125]

🤣🤣🤣

[@danharvey3096]

By Disney tickets do you mean sheets of acid or actual Disney tickets? Cos I generally associate fanny packs more with festivals than with riding myself. Mind you a hydrated fanny pack would have come in handy on numerous occasions back in my raver days haha! But when it comes to MTB I definitely prefer a backpack so I can carry protein bars, electrolytes, sunscreen (NZ sun is intense), a multitool, a jacket just incase, & my elbow pads when I don't need them..

[@clintkordon26]

This made me lol 😂

[@dantediss1]

I just bought an Osprey Viper 3. Looking forward to trying it out on the trail.

[@neadventures3293]

I'm still runnin that good old hydration pack, and a pretty big one I got the Camelbak H.A.W.G. and I love it! Thanks for the vid!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

If it ain't broke don't fix it! As long as you're comfortable wearing a pack just keep rockin' it. Thanks for watching!

[@Puggy124]

I use the camelbak kudu on steep technical trails. It has a built in pad protector for your back. And all the other benefits. Not lame at all..

Is it lame to stay hydrated and not die of heat exhaustion?...

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Definitely NOT LAME!

Worldwide Cyclery thanks for the reply. Too cool! Love you guys and gals!

[@amayes3481]

Just bought one for my bag I ride with and I'm loving it!!!

[@steveferreira2542]

I run the Dakine Hot Laps 5L Hip Pack.... absolutely perfect for any sub 3 hour rides....2L bladder and actually is 'comfortable' lumbar support 👌

[@blombardo83]

My hydration pack has -huge first aid kit, tire levers, 3 c02 cartridges, connector for c02, plugs and patches, bug spray, shock pump, tire pump, multi tool, strips of ducktape, zip ties, Core remover....... And water 😁

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

I just bought a raptor 10 ! I love them and use them to carry top tools not cheap shit ! Im 50 so riding from 6yrs old ! WHO CARES WHAT PEOPLE THINK ! RIDE BE HAPPY AND CONFORTABLE !

[@fuadsabra9818]

Always hydration pack 2.5l, since i go over the bars and the hydration pack save mi back

[@benguet]

Same

[@thedon9670]

@@benguet I like your name dude.

[@5492sparky]

Hi Jeff. I use an Hydration pack every time. A lot more convenient and I actually think you need the space. When you factor in the kit taken on every ride, spare tube or tubes, pump, CO2, tyre levers, multi tool, snacks, water, waterproof layer and every time a first aid kit I think it's essential.

[@ironore8677]

I ordered a new hydration pack after watching this video!

[@ScoopCooop]

Backcountry strap + SWAT bib for the win.

[@doctajuice]

I live and ride in Louisiana. In the summer I'll drain a 3 liter camelbak riding a 6 mile loop. I also have a fast metabolism and generally drink 2 gallons a day even when I don't ride. If you can give me a bike mounted option that holds a gallon and doesn't weigh 8lbs, I'll take it. But a gallon of water weighs 8lbs so I'm taking it on my back. Change my mind.

[@kyleslater5245]

That 100% I can’t see myself not wearing a hydration pack anytime soon. Lighter tool stuff is cool but I gotta have my water. And usually an energy bar or two.

[@ericcatrambone650]

I love my pack, it saved me when I fell on my back in the ice.

[@jarrednyenhuis354]

Using the Dakine Hot Laps 5L hip pack the last month, carries all the essentials, it’s great on hot humid days when you don’t want a pack on your back.

[@am-mtb2646]

I use the hydration pack I love it especially in any kind of weather

[@175thStreet]

Haha it is a ridiculous question but it is one worth addressing. Nice work. It is cool to see the new tools and straps but it's a hydration pack for me :)

[@danielteves1170]

I ride in the desert at current time, yes to the hydration pack along w supplies for the ride.

[@DanielHanson343]

Just got my first hydro pack (Camelbak Rogue) It can hold up to 2.5L of water and room for other stuff , The little 500ml bottle that my bike can hold just did not cut it for me.

[@raheemgahelable]

I wear my Osprey Raptor 14 and I love it on long demanding rides, I'd rather not have any weight on my back, but Osprey deliveres everytime.

[@Robinators]

that M17 crankbrothers multi tool is awesome, been using it for 3 years.

[@croomrider9785]

I live in Florida so you kinda need one especially for longer rides! I also can keep my multi tool in it!

[@JrSaiyan1]

Another great Video!! I rock a bib with a bottle on me and a bottle on the bike. Backcountry research strap with C02 and a tube and multi tool in the bib.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks for the feedback! For ride near the shop most the guys here do the same thing!

[@jammerlr7780]

Love a small hydration pack myself. Gives me room to carry other needed items as necessary for any particular ride. Couldnt care less what others think.

[@revwomack]

Very informative and the video clips are FANTASTIC!!! Thanks!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks for the awesome feedback we appreciate you!

[@renexerez2122]

I'd rather have with me what I don't need, then need what I don't have. Sound familiar? I'll use a hydration pack anytime and anywhere.

[@franciscoinzunza3893]

Dude my pack has saved my back many a times!!! Pack Gang

[@raivkka4313]

Just picked up a hip pack a month ago, I like better but also have a backpack as well. It's the hip and 1 bottle of energy drink on the frame for most rides. I still run a seat pack (yes I have a dropper) with tube, multi-tool and a bunch of patches/bacon strips. Yes the seat pack uses and inch of dropper, I don't care.

[@MrCptmacawesome]

always hated wearing a full pack, but got a USWE pack as a gift and i absolutely love it, i dont even feel that its there

[@Sean-jg9ps]

Small Lezyne Road Caddy saddle bag w/ tire levers, a tube, and chain links, SWAT chain breaker top cap tool, EMT multi tool, a pump under my bottle cage, and a cliff bar and knife in my pocket :)

[@bluestraycat]

I wore a hydration pack with 3 litre bladder for a long time. But I realised that although my pack had a ventilated back panel, it still made me too hot, made my back sweat too much, and made me more dehydrated. Also the bigger the pack, the more you carry! I've switched to the Evoc hip pack and I love it. My big pack was comfy but was still a weight on my back and shoulders. I love having a cooler, drier back and lower centre of gravity. A bottle on the bike and 1 litre in the Evoc bladder is plenty for me now, and the pack has bottle holders for longer rides. I agree that a backpack can save your back in a crash, but wearing a back protector does the same job.

[@0Myles0]

15 yr old camelbak. lots of room for tools and other goodies. I like keeping the bike light and snappy.

[@Dan-qk4ns]

For really long rides in the extreme cold, packs are a must, as even the insulated bottles freeze up. So I wear one under my jacket if I'm out for more than an hour.

[@ArcticGator]

*riding in desert in arizona, reaches for water bottle, crashes, slides down 115 ft embankment into thorny brush, breaks leg, have half a water bottle, dies from dehydration after the 2nd day" is the kind of scenario i imagine could happen where with hydration packs you can carry a ton of water and other essentials that just might increase your survival chances should you end up a lot farther in the wilderness than you expected and something goes ass up.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

I just had the most detailed vision of that happening and absolutely agree, on big days when you are venturing into unknown territory far from the modern world, it is definitely worth bringing a pack and being prepared.

[@ArcticGator]

@@WorldwideCyclery day hikers have died mere hundreds of feet or less from marked trails and only having a little 20 oz water bottle before, luckily i live in michigan so if i am in a wilderness area there is usually some form of fresh water to filter from so that scenario doesent usually happen although a kid did die last winter in the upper peninsula just 60 yards or so from a main freeway after getting lost in a blizzard with houses mere yards away, a compass and a few small things that would have fit in his pack full of photography stuff might have made the difference there.

[@henrikelle5513]

I agree, i drink around 1l water on a 2 hours ride, so i defently need hydrationpack. My hydration pack takes 1,5 l of water.

[@ericstenglein4661]

Being dehydrated and heat exhausted is lame. I like the little kick I get from some cold H2O. Hydration packs work for military ops, hiking, biking, and skiing. True multi-sport use.

[@stephenbenny1572]

Something worth mentioning is that race organizers provide drinking stations where riders can refill their bottles. They can drink water for the climb, race down with an empty bottle, refill, repeat.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Great point!

[@davidpowell6800]

I love my Camelbak! I keep a rain jacket, a meal, and 2.5 liters of water... Like to see you strap all that on your frame... Besides, I fell off a high skinny the other day and landed flat on my back, I bruised the heck out of the back of my leg, but my back was fine (thanks to my Camelbak)...

[@josephawatson]

Where i am in summer its too brutal not to keep a good amount of water on you, but in winter most days you can get away with a water bottle and not wear a pack. I do like carrying the pack to throw my gloves tools and spare tube into.

[@bullseye0112]

I love my Dakine Hot Laps hip pack. I use it more than my Skyline Camel Bak hydration pack now. Still love the back pack style but the hip pack stores plenty of water and keeps your back a little cooler.

[@MrSnoopydupy]

I use 2x thermo bottles(CamelBak CHUTE MAG Vacuum Alu 0,6l) on my frame. I put bunch of ice in to them while preparing my drinks. I attached secondary bottle holder so I can carry 2 of them. While everybody is trying to look cool, my bike looks like it has N.O.S. but I drink ice cold drink in the summer and hot tea and coffee in the winter. Now who's cool now ;) For stuff, I have military tactical waist bag with molle options so my back is always dry. And I have small Saddle seat Bag just in case... But I am still looking for nice back pack just in case there will be need for the whole day trip and that is the reason I stumbled on this video.

[@cholayvolante]

i think it really depends on the type of rider, if you're a youtuber or someone who likes filming videos, you're probably going to need one for all the equipment, but if you're a racer and trying to replicate how you would feel on race day, it might be better to go packless just because of freedom of movement and comfort, also cuts down a bit on weight. nice vid!! packs aren't dorky at all.

[@jedisdad2265]

Hydration packs are for the WATER. Using them for tools etc. is a bonus. Especially since I live in Texas

[@tmayberry7559]

Great video jeff. I wish you would make a video about urban riding. I use a back pack and would like to go lighter, but when carrying a bike lock tlhats hard to do tried hip pack too bulky. Can make a video about what you would carry in the urban theater. Sorry if the comment was so long

[@itsdanslife]

Keep up the great videos guys! I run a Dakine Hop Laps Gripper. Almost like a BC Research strap, but it has some more pockets. I also run 2 water bottles (XC Race Hardtail, Devinci Wooky). It’s hot here in SoCal, as you guys know, & having something swinging & sticking on my back is a no-no for me. Again, keep making rad videos!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Nice Setup! Thanks for watching and the awesome feedback. Ride On!

[@1979jakubs]

All the above. Pack if I carry my camera or longer rides. Hip for 2-3h rides, on the bike for short blast

[@helmetless]

Jeff if you use the backpack as a means of protection, aside from hydration, food, a keeper for extra layers of clothes, tools, pump, der. hanger etc etc then you will get how sound and clever, is to use a hydration pack.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

You are totally right! I always wear a hydration pack but I totally forgot to mention in the video that they actually offer a lot of protection for your back as well and that's certainly another advantage.

[@helmetless]

Worldwide Cyclery yeah I sounded like the message was directed to you specifically but I was rather thinking of those calling this a dumb idea. Nice to confirm you are behind the keyboard though! Haha cheers

[@hardmtnbiker]

Hydrate packs not only carry water, tools, pump, supplies and jacket if needed, they also protect your back and some have impact pads. Riding without a pack is lighter and it's nice to have your tools strapped or hidden on your bike but if you have a few bikes that could be complicated. Try putting a tube, tools, Co2 and your phone in a jersey back pocket and hit some rough descents, I think you might change your mind about that. The bottom line, a H-pack is an easy way to have everything you need for a ride in 1 place and ready for riding any of your Mtn bikes.

[@letsgoridebikes]

Time to call in the SWAT team!

[@TheRadiopharus]

I also started mtbiking when the backpacks were the only option to carry stuff. Some 2 years and a half I stopped using them and started strapping things to my bike. As I started progressing and going for more technical and dangerous singletrack or dh style trails I found that using a backpack/hydration pack was more comfortable for carrying my things when throwing the bike around or jumping, doubling also as a safety item for my back when i crashed. So long live the mtb hydration packs!!!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

I definitely remember when I started seeing Hydration packs for the first time and I remember thinking how cool they were and how silly my water bottles in a backpack seemed after that! haha. Thanks for watching:)

[@garydecker3281]

Man I have been riding with a pack so long I feel odd when I am on a bike without one. My first pack I bought in the very early 90's didn't hold anything but water. I bought it because I was racing XC in N.C. and back then the XC course were not built by roadies. So they were tight twisty and had roots,rocks and fallen trees(one race I remember after pre ride the promoter went and cut down a tree as a surprise for us) everywhere . Back to my point there was no time to reach for a bottle . The hose was so much easier and now you can put tools, food, TP and first aid kit in your pack! ARWYP (always ride with your pack)!!

[@Candesce]

I'll leave the pack at home for 1-2 hour rides but anything beyond that I'm taking the pack. And that's already with tyre levers and tube strapped to my saddle. A single water bottle just doesn't cut it on longer rides, and a pump is lighter than co2s. I can't see how you can carry 2L of water without a pack.

[@richandiben]

Why would you not take water on long summer rides?

[@grunkz]

I use my hydration pack even without the bladder because of the back protection included. A good backpack won't move and will include additional protection.

[@LukeSykes11]

I run a One-Up component multi tool in steering tube, with a co2 canister attached. Spare tube strapped to the frame with a One-up components strap. And an insulated 24oz water bottle with Lezyne cage, that has never fallen out. And an IPhone in my pocket for all the instagram clips. But I’m also never afraid to bust out the hip back for longer rides when you need snacks and more water. I strongly believe they’re the best option if you absolutely need a pack, but honestly most people don’t. They just carry too much stuff for an hour or two long ride.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Sounds like a dialed set up. :)

[@connriverdesign6708]

Hydration pack loaded when I’m out for more than 2 hours, scouting new stuff, or doing some trail cleanup. For the usual lunch and after work rides I rely on my backcountry research strap to have my back with the essentials just in case. It’s nice to have the bike ready to go and one less accessory to think about in order to get rolling.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That seems to be the way most of the guys at the shop roll. Thanks for watching! :)

[@connriverdesign6708]

Worldwide Cyclery thanks for the shout! But... should have given backcountry research straps a shout out in the video... they totally rock and lots of knock offs are trying to get in on the action... you know you love them, c’mon!

[@digitalperson108]

Henty Enduro Backpack for the win!! 3l of water if you need it. Plenty of room for the essentials and no sweaty back...and you CG kept low on top of it.

[@johnreed6856]

Hydration packs are AWESOME!!!

[@on1ytheb3st]

Running the All in One multitool and a water bottle, sucks that it’s on the outside of my down tube though. Switched to this setup after using a small Evoc hydration pack for a while, I love the freed up range of motion!

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

For me it's low cut socks, hydro packs, bluetooth earbuds, Pandora Disturbed radio and aluminum everything..... GET OFF MY LAWN!

[@boomerangfreak]

Really BLUETOOTH? ew! :P

[@pietbrummer7824]

Aluminum? What's that?

[@matthewreid618]

Disturbed radio....ok. Maybe que up some Nickelback for the descent.

[@bobcat5496]

So what I do is I strap all my stuff to the outside of my hydration pack then buckle my hip pack over my face and then I carry my bike up the hill and then I eat my water bottle. that is how I have the best rides.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Sounds like you are ready for EWS!

[@boomerangfreak]

Ready? He's way ahead of the game! It wouldn't be fair to allow him in the EWS.

[@99MrJ99]

that was good haha

[@chriscalomino5229]

Besides carrying water food tools and essentials hydration packs are great for spine protection. Love my EVOC 12L i crashed in sedona and it saved my back in a rocky section. Clown me all u want but I like the protection and ease of use👍

[@liamgill8477]

I've been using a camelback bum bag for 2 years now and I absolutely swear by it can carry everything you need for upto a full days ride without any annoying shoulder straps

[@bonzzzai_tv]

I do have an Osprey 3L hydration pack and kinda wanted to have a bigger one so that I can put more essentials! Imagine climbing with a little to no H20! Hydration pack plus a bottle cage (in case your buddies forgot theirs or just too lazy to bring one). It’s a life saver!

[@TheX-3d]

I've used one for YEARS...not gonna stop any time soon.

[@shayansk2192]

hydration pack is always the best option for me

[@SnowMongoose]

Screw minimalism, I have the tool or spare I need for everything short of a broken frame or rim, *and* get to pull a cold sixer out mid-ride. Hell, one time I surprised my buddies with a box of donuts at the top.

[@kevinh4631]

Dehydration is DORKY! I ALWAYS have my slim line small hydro pack on me when riding or even snowboarding after way too many times out riding being cotton mouthed and BONKING due to not enough hydration. Depending on temp and ride time or difficult climbs, I usually carry 1.5-2.5 liters. Also in my pack is a grumpy session worth of TP, crank bros multi tool, 4 short and 3 long zip ties, pump, tube, 4 tire irons & patch kit, spare derailleur hanger, and lightweight tire pressure gauge. I strap the race face pads on for the climbs. I really like being able to grab tube, bite drink and keep on the go, not having to stop, clear the gunk and mud off the bottle, wasting time just to get a drink. Just last week I used my hydro pack to wash some sweat caked dirt off my face and forehead after taking an impromptu "soil sample". Nothing dorky about staying hydrated whatever method you use. I could give a rats butt what "the pros" do. I do what works for me. Happy rolling.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Awesome setup! I bet you end up bailing a lot of people out! Thanks for watching :)

[@kevinh4631]

Helped 3 in the last 15 rides or so. And helped myself with zip tie for a snapped hanger to coast back down the hill to the rig.

[@supermansr44]

i use the Camelbak Repack LR4 for rides less than 2 hours and the HAWG NV for longer rides.

[@felipesancho7259]

for rides over an hour and a half I use my pack. short rides i carry a water bottle, I live in Quito Ecuador at 2800m and the sun is extremely strong but we don't have very high temperatures at this altitude.

[@cwd1232]

Man! Y'all are killing it on the vids! Love the content!! Keep up the awesome work!! 🤙🤙 (Quick suggestionmaybe do a top five hydration packs vid and a top 5 hip pack vid. People would def love to see that including me)

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thank you for the kind words! We will add that one to the list, great idea :) Let us know if you have any other topics you want to see us cover!

[@caseyjones466]

Dorky? No. Heavy, hot and cumbersome, yes. I’m watching your video to make the transition from a pack, to frame mounted stuff.

[@Workhorse-ef8mv]

I ll go with Hydration pack because I carry crash gear for the way down and want to stay hydrated, as well as have extra water just in case. It also serves as protection for your back if you head over the handle bars and end up on your back! Ben there, done that, walked/road away. No school like old school.

[@newttella1043]

What's dorky is having to replace all your stuff because people keep stealing it off your bike when you go for burgers and beer after a ride.

[@yaronmtb8848]

Hydration Pack all the way 👍 I'm wearing the osprey raptor 14 (perfect set up for me) 😉