Apparel - Packs

The EVOC Trail Pro 16 pack is comfortable climbing and descending even when overloaded.

Andrew still uses a backpack for every mountain bike ride - with a back protector no less.

A waxed canvas 'cycling tote,' a hydration waist pack, a puncture sealer, eyewear from Tifosi, and the long lost Cliffhanger helmet from Abus.

A worthy contender for travel bag of the year.

It's late winter or early spring and rides will vary randomly from short to long, so a backpack's my best solution for ride support.

In a sea of the ordinaries, USWE has created an effective harness system for mountain biking backpacks.

A unique stow-able tool from Wolf Tooth, USA-Made foot blankets, and an almost indestructible pack gets resuscitated...

The M.U.L.E. EVO is a very nicely built weatherproof pack - except for the see-through mesh cellphone pocket - which probably doesn't fit you.

There are many examples of innovations from elsewhere being incorporated into MTB and CamelBak's new inline LifeStraw has Andrew pondering the subject...

Can PNW produce more than components and stretch into jackets, shorts and bum bags...

Water in a pack may provide a little protection, but what if you don't transport your hydration on your back?

Editor's picks that we reach for every time and wouldn't hesitate to replace.

Ponderings on the pound of seldom-used stuff I swap back and forth between bikes.

This small hip pack from Hyperlite packs a big punch.

Tow your tired kids or your full-sized friends with KRS' new 500-lb rated Tow Rope that stashes away, light and easy, for the descent.

Uncle Dave's bum is very particular about its bags and it takes three to keep his assy area happy...

Camelbak updates the "Hip-Pack-Killer" to combine the great stay-put-fit of the first edition with a CE Level 2 back protector.

Two new hip packs and the best gear bag ever - these Race Face bags are high-quality gear at reasonable prices.

The Wolf Tooth EnCase tool system is a nicely made tool system that has led to my first pack free rides in years...

Spring and summer riding means we can get away with lighter packs - here's Roggey's loadout for rides of two hours or less.

Two riders, two hip packs, two reviews, one place.

I went from carrying too much when I used to wear a hydration pack, to too little when I switched to a bum bag, but I think I've got the happy medium figured out...

I'd consider changes or additions as long as I can still fit a whole Enduro Potato or a can of beer in there...

A well-priced bag that is versatile, expandable, and has some sweet custom options that make it suitable for the rain forest...