Totally. Clearly not all packs or bum bags are created equal. I've had good and bad of both.
Now I have an Osprey Raptor 14 pack that is incredible. Stays in place, it's super light, full of clever pockets and is tough as hell; perfect for longer days. I also have an Evoc Pro bum bag with its ingenious double wrap velcro belt. It's great for smaller days but the water bottle slots are all but unusable while riding so you still have to use a small bladder or stop each time you want to sleeve the bottle. The Evoc needs to be run at half capacity or it doesn't work well, overloaded it totally sucks. It's nice to have options.
Dec. 7, 2021, 12:50 p.m. - Cr4w
Totally. Clearly not all packs or bum bags are created equal. I've had good and bad of both. Now I have an Osprey Raptor 14 pack that is incredible. Stays in place, it's super light, full of clever pockets and is tough as hell; perfect for longer days. I also have an Evoc Pro bum bag with its ingenious double wrap velcro belt. It's great for smaller days but the water bottle slots are all but unusable while riding so you still have to use a small bladder or stop each time you want to sleeve the bottle. The Evoc needs to be run at half capacity or it doesn't work well, overloaded it totally sucks. It's nice to have options.