For shorter rides, I normally grab a fanny pack due to the lighter weight and less need to carry as much shit with me. I do find myself humming and hawing for those bigger rides where I don’t want a full-on hydration pack though. The Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L focuses on big ride seekers need for comfort and load security of a 50 oz bladder. For those who are anti hydration pack, this could be the ticket for the big rides.
Interested in our Hip Pack Shoot OUT? We tested and rated 8 different BUMBAGS. You ought to read it.
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Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L | $115 | 50 oz bladder | 558 g with bladder | Multiple colors available
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- Excellent stretchy velcro waist belt – DOES NOT loosen and is very comfortable
- Lots of pockets to keep things organized as well as a trapper keeper
- Great alternative to running a full hydration pack if you pack lightly
- Load security – with compression straps the pack is super stable
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- No quick and easy phone pocket. I don’t trust the back zip down flap with a phone and I want separate phone storage from the main compartment’s things that can damage it in a fall or just by bouncing around.
- Drinking isn’t as easy as drinking from a normal hydration pack. Securing the hose/mouthpiece back to its magnetic mount is difficult on the trail.
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Crankjoy’s Opinion
The details of the Evoc Hip Pack Pro are well thought out and very usable. My only change would be to make the back flap a horizontal zipper for easier and safer phone access. The Evoc is the best hip pack I’ve used with the ability to carry a bladder and extra water. The waist belt is also the most comfortable I’ve used with a wide and stretchy yet secure closure. Compared to other hip packs with bladders, the Evoc Hip Pack Pro is in a different league as far as comfort and load security go. The weight with a full bladder doesn’t bounce around and loosen the pack when the going gets rough. This Evoc pack is now my goto for rides more than 1.5-2 hours. If you’re ready to ditch the hydration pack but worried about having enough water with you, I can’t recommend another pack more.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
