PNW Rover Hip Pack review

[@MTBTrailsAroundSurrey]

I have exactly the same issue with the ION Traze 3 hip pack re: side pockets - The fit and adjustability are brilliant, but the side pockets are way too small for anything other than loose jelly beans.

[@maxlloyd3740]

I have a Camelback bumbag but just find it a little small especially with my phone so a little bit bigger is good. This looks ideal but don't want it moving about much!

[@shaun1900]

Have the Bontrager rapid pack - owned it for 3 years and its amazing for a light pack for 3-4 hour rides, one bottle in the bag one in the frame - perfect.

[@GuyKesTV]

Yep, that’s my favourite fast and light pack too.

[@mydearriley]

I have this too. The only reason I'm looking for something different is that I'm hoping to start carrying a camera with me- so, I'll at least need a larger, undivided main pocket.

[@shaun1900]

@@mydearriley the one from Rapha looks quite a bit more roomy

[@flyjat]

Thanks for the review, which one do you like?

[@GuyKesTV]

I use a Deuter at the moment but the Camelbak and DaKine packs are good too

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Have you tried the Lab Austere hip pack?

[@alexcunliffe3432]

Are the press studs strong enough to hold a full water bottle when it's rattling around on the trail

[@GuyKesTV]

They’ve been fine so far, it sits in against the pack for support anyway

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

My instant concern was that the press studs would loosen up over time with many attachments/un-attachments. But, if I know PNW, those press studs are going to be very high quality.

[@mickm8255]

did you end up reviewing the ergon BA hip pack?

[@GuyKesTV]

Oh man I’m so far behind with reviews it’s appalling. Let me dig it out!

[@mickm8255]

@@GuyKesTV cheers! Thank you! I’m in the market and looking. I don’t always like to ride with the bladder system, so I’m wondering if that right mesh phone pocket can be retrofitted to use a 21oz water bottle? If you can let me know, that’d be very much appreciated!

[@NDemanuele1]

Nice Video! I just received mine! I have to say you're a little nit picky with all those keys! I would just carry the essential keys - it seems they will fit. However, I am a little concerned when you mentioned you need to hike up the pack when you're riding. I hope it's not too bad.

[@GuyKesTV]

I’m a professional nit picker unfortunately. Minimal keys will be fine and I’ve passed it on to a mate who loves it so sure you’ll get on great with yours.

[@sans_2031]

Is the water bottle holder easy to use? Do you have to force the bottle in?

[@GuyKesTV]

No it's pretty easy to use but still secure

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

I put all my other keys etc. on a mini carabiner so that I can unclip them from my car key and leave them in the car.

[@GuyKesTV]

That would of course be the really smart thing to do 🤦‍♂️

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

@@GuyKesTV the main reason I did it was the noise of my keys jangling in my pack used to annoy me. It was just an added bonus of taking up less space when I only took the car key with me. 👍

[@JoesBikesUK]

hppy nw yr

[@GuyKesTV]

Cheers mate, bit early but you too 👍🏻

[@dit4963]

Such a bad design, as if they haven't done any testing before releasing it... It's almost time for me to look for a new hip pack, but currently I see nothing getting close to Evoc Pro 3L (which has the only downside of not being waterproof).