I have that EVOC pack. Mine has a wide overlapping velcro belt that is ingenious. I never knew I hated those big plastic buckles so much until I didn't have to use one!
It's a really well thought out product with nice pocket segmentation. But I find the water bottle slots infuriatingly difficult to get bottles back into while riding. I only use this pack for rides that will be straight up without stopping, brief stop then straight down without stopping. Otherwise I'd rather use a bladder as I don't find the warm water in the tube any worse than the warm water in the bottle especially if it's more convenient to access.
Aug. 27, 2021, 11:46 a.m. - Cr4w
I have that EVOC pack. Mine has a wide overlapping velcro belt that is ingenious. I never knew I hated those big plastic buckles so much until I didn't have to use one! It's a really well thought out product with nice pocket segmentation. But I find the water bottle slots infuriatingly difficult to get bottles back into while riding. I only use this pack for rides that will be straight up without stopping, brief stop then straight down without stopping. Otherwise I'd rather use a bladder as I don't find the warm water in the tube any worse than the warm water in the bottle especially if it's more convenient to access.