Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? - Bike Forum https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/ Singletrack World Magazine Forum. Come for the bikes, stay for the boll**ks en-GB Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:09:14 +0000 wpForo 60 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006262 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:27:41 +0000 I reckon you're trying to create a problem that needn't exist. if you're happy to stop to drink there's no reason to over-complicate matters with tubes. Bottle cage + bottle = job done

]]> Bike Forum stilltortoise https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006262 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006261 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:24:32 +0000 "sounds like a recipe for some interesting "incidents"....

Not really, I don't need to be "connected" to it while riding, I can stop to drink from it. Perhaps bottles are easier solution, I just thought some type of frame bag pack with tube might make a nicer solution.

]]> Bike Forum occamsrazor https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006261 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006260 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:02:57 +0000 Does anyone make a soft hydration pack (not bottle) that attaches to the frame with straps? Where I ride it's very hot and having the camelbak on my back gets rather sweaty, I'd prefer to have it mounted on the bike

Specialized make one for the Shiv. Not sure I'd be too keen to ride it off road though. Or on road, to be fair. ;)

]]> Bike Forum tomhoward https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006260 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006259 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:01:33 +0000 I bought a Mule a few years back and it was just way too small for my modest needs. Sold it and bought a Deuter Bike bag, on reccomendation from CG on here.

It's been bloody brilliant - I like to take my dslr with me, as well as lunch, tools, 3L bladder etc. If you just havea a few tools, there are compression straps to stop the thing flapping about.

Also has a built in rain cover (useful for sitting on!) and a helmet carrier.

Build quality is as good as anything else I've had - better than most and it's still going strong.

]]> Bike Forum user-removed https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006259 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006258 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:44:56 +0000 ^sounds like a recipe for some interesting "incidents". There's no way I'd want a hydration hose connecting me to the bike. If this was my problem to solve I'd manage with good old fashioned water bottles mounted on the frame...with no hydration hose

]]> Bike Forum stilltortoise https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006258 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006257 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:41:14 +0000 Does anyone make a soft hydration pack (not bottle) that attaches to the frame with straps? Where I ride it's very hot and having the camelbak on my back gets rather sweaty, I'd prefer to have it mounted on the bike.

]]> Bike Forum occamsrazor https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006257 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006256 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 11:34:11 +0000 I was really unimpressed with my Camelbak, and their (complete lack of) help when my year-old mule ripped suddenly. I have an Osprey ruck sack (not for riding) and it's great quality - so the next riding bag I buy will be an Osprey. They're quite pricey though.

]]> Bike Forum Superficial https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006256 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006255 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:25:25 +0000 good price here on the MULE

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camelbak-m-u-l-e-p138647

Always been a good alrounder

]]> Bike Forum sleigh62 https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006255 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006254 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 08:34:47 +0000 Used the Evoc 16l for 2 years now. Had been using a North Face pack up until then which was about the same size as the 10l Evoc so knew that would be too restricting. 16l has been great, well built, adaptable fit, well organised. Didn't come with a bladder but I had bladders already so saw that as an advantage.

]]> Bike Forum ratadog https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006254 Re: Need a new hydration pack. Whats the best out there these days? https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/need-a-new-hydration-pack-whats-the-best-out-there-these-days/#post-6006253 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 07:41:34 +0000 It's interesting to see stw fashions change. What, 18 months ago, wingnut was the pack of choice on here.

I still really rate both of mine. Sometimes I carry a lot of "group" kit so being able to have the weight on my hips rather than shoulders feels much better on long rides.

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