EVOC Hip Pack Pro Hydration Waist Pack - 3L Fanny Pack with 1.5L Bladder for Biking, Hiking, Climbing, Running, Exercising

UPDATE: Evoc finally made it right after about 5 weeks and multiple emails. Magic USA, well, Id steer clear of them, they just dont respond. I was looking to ditch my Camelbak for my shuttle/local rides so I did alot of research and decided on this Evoc hip pack. It has sold me on a hip-pack for shorter rides but Im not sure Im sold this exact product/company. Ive had the same issue with the magnet clip not staying secure so I zip-tied it on the 2nd ride (after finding it on the ground, on the trail). It feels pretty heavy when first loaded up and the weight is more compact so its focused in one low area and not spread across your back so at first, it feels like you have a bowling ball around your waist but really that disappears fairly quickly and it just feels fine (maybe as the bladder gets depleted of water?). Capacity-wise its OK but you will definitely need to rethink what you bring on a ride. Youll need to ditch most of your tools/pump onto your bike and it doesnt have a great spot for todays phones. Theres no way this will hold a wallet or normal keyring cluster (unless you have EVERYTHING bike-related on your bike), the keyclip is a nice touch, not a large pocket but will hold a key/fob/wedding ring no problem, its the times of covid so I keep an extra mask in that pocket, in case I have to go into a store. I use the other belt pocket for my food and I put my ID inside the flat, clear pouch. I have a small, fold-up pair of glasses and it holds my phone but seems like if I went OTB and landed on my hip-pack, my phone and glasses would be in a million pieces, just one layer of padding foam somewhere big & rectangular would be a great improvement since EVRYONE has a smart phone these days. The 2 water-bottle holders are decent, kinda hard to find the lash-loop without taking the bag off (a rectangular tag or flag would help this) but I find its a good spot to stash a light windbreaker and still leaves one spot open for a water bottle (or a tube). Some vertical strapping on the outside of the bag like the Dakine would be VERY beneficial. The feature of being able to get more air flow is a little gimmicky, I guess it works but Ive never really felt like damn, I need a little more air movement right above my ass and when I did use it, it just seemed to make the bag more floppy, not more cool (and yes, I only used it for climbs) and with the other cords in that area, its a little confusing to operate with the other cords there unless you physically stop and look at what youre grabbing at. These do have a tab on them so its not impossible but while wearing gloves...kinda hard to feel correctly. A little over 6 months I noticed a tear in the bladder-pouch where it straps up, its small now but will only get bigger. I contacted Evoc, they told me to contact the seller (Magic USA) for any warranty-related claims, Ive contacted them twice and all I get is a I have reached out to our EVOC contact and sent him your picture. He will determine if a warranty claim will be approved. You will then have to ship the bag at your expense with to our shop or an EVOC repair center. They will then look over the bag and either repair or replace it at their discretion and send it back to you or to us, which we will then send it back to you. I will let you know what the contact says. canned response, both times, exactly the same. Its been over a month now, Evoc wont reply to me anymore and I havent heard anything from Magic USA. Might seem like a small tear and not very significant but that bladder-pouch keeps the bladder closer to your body so the bag feels a part of you and not some floppy thing above your ass. Its a great design, they just need to add some durability there and until they get their product dialed, they should stand behind it. I think its been on less than 15 rides, I know thats a little arbitrary (10 mile rides or 50 mile rides? Mostly 10 miles or less, the Camelbak comes out on big rides) but man, I just cant believe its tearing so quickly. I cant say any of my Camelbak products ever torn like that. Im really hoping they are working on a better design and thats the whole reason they are incommunicado but for some reason I doubt thats the case. So overall this feels like a product made many years ago when they were still trying to adapt ski-gear to biking & they didnt realize putting lashing straps on the pack is only good and that people have these large, rectangular glass-fronted electronic devices that the carry around with them everywhere. It does the job with some compromises but overall a decent product, they just gotta work on their product support and some modernization.

This is an awesome hip bag for mountain biking. Its secure around your waist, holds plenty of water, (you can add two additional water bottles beside the 1 1/2 liter bladder). It has sufficient room for tools and spare tube within reason. The waist strap and clip are very secure and do not come loose while riding. Makes a BIG difference at keeping your back cool on hot days. I as so glad I got it. It is well worth it. I rarely if at all use my full back pack anymore,...

Odd inner compartment sections. Also too narrow to fit anything but the smallest pumps. Might be good if we switched to CO2 cartridges but for all the great reviews, it’s a letdown especially for the price.

I purchased this pack a few months ago and have taken it on about 20 mountain bike rides ranging between 8 and 42 miles in southern AZ (cross-country riding). Most rides have been in the 10-15 mile range. I researched this pack before purchasing it and one of the complaints was that it didnt hold enough water for longer rides. I agree that if you were relying only on the bladder it comes with, you would certainly need more water for longer rides; however, you can fit two more water bottles in the outer carriers of the pack and two more in bottle cages on your frame. With this combination, I ended up with nearly a gallon of water on the 42-mile epic. There was enough room in the pack to carry tire repair tools including 2 co2 cartridges, a portable hand pump, an extra tube, a few snacks, and a burrito. I went from a using a traditional backpack to this one because I wanted to keep the weight off my back due to lower back issues. The pack has worked great for this and Ive been able to use my hardtail more! The pack is comfortable to the point its easy to forget its even there. Ive hit a few extended bumpy downhill sections where the pack has flopped up and down a bit, but have found thats a pretty rare occurrence. In all fairness, I have not messed with the adjustable pull straps to make the pack tighter for going downhill. My only complaint about this pack is similar to other reviews I read in that the water straw is not easy to re-secure while riding. Like others, I resolved this problem by purchasing a retractable ID Badge/Key holder. Ive had no issues accessing the straw or securing it since then. The magnet that secures the straw to the pack is pretty much useless if you ride twisty trails and you drink water while pedaling. Im very happy with this pack and its my go-to for the type of riding I do.

I was using a regular Fanny pack and it bounced around a lot. With the stretchy waist band, it’s eliminated the issue as much as I think I could. I use it everywhere I go now. I don’t use the bladder (I need the extra space for what I do), in the summer because I like water bottles better, however my bottles freeze up in the winter so I use the bladder and it works good.

I had researched the reviews on hip packs and the EVOC got the best for a reason. It is comfortable to wear, holds just the right amount of gear and does not bounce around.

This is very comfortable and takes the pressure off my back. It holds the essentials -a multi-tool, snack , water, phone, and ultra-light windbreaker and could hold a little more. Putting the tube back in place takes a litle practice but not too bad. I would recommend this as a hip back

So well designed Fits..no shoulder stress Holds tools, snacks And plenty of water. Recommend carrying extra water in the bottle on the bikes frame vs the side area in the pack.

The bag looks nice, it is thoughtfully designed overall, and looks/feels like it will probably last a long time. The clip that holds the magnet is pretty useless. It likes to fall off at the wrong moment and try to get lost. This can be easily remedied with a ziptie, but for something so simple it feels like a huge oversight in the product design. This bag is HUGE. It might as well be a backpack but without the comfort and support of a backpack. If you fill up the bladder the bag is this giant uncomfortable lump pressing into your lower back. If you take the bladder out it is a lot better but then you are back to water bottles. I happen to like my water bottles so Im not totally put off by this concept. This bag is made for giants. At 6 and 170lbs and a 31/32 waist I have twice as much belt and strap as I need. It makes the whole thing feel clumsy. the little side pockets on the belt wind up wrapping around to the front of my stomach. Im going to try it again before I pass final judgement, but Im probably going to return it and try to find an alternative that is designed for normal people that arent plus sized.

Love this pack. Holds two bottles and doesnt slip at all. Perfect for short rides. Holds my wallet and s10+ phone, plus tools.