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.

One of the best on the market.Very well made.Good storage compartment and belt with velcro. Nice materials.Good water reservoir with 1.5 liter capacity also extra pockets for two water bottles.Highly recommenced.

I have a few various hip packs with bladders, this is by far the most comfortable with well thought out storage and features.

I’m kinda disappointed to be honest. I had a Dakine Hyrdation Hip Pack before and it was had more room plus a better hose magnet. The EVOC definitely wins with aesthetics it’s an awesome pack that’s obviously well made but things like the bucket not having much adjustability make it not as comfortable.

I bought this at the end of May. In early October, the waist strap on one side ripped right out of the pack. Finished my ride with creativity and zip ties. Reached out to EVOC, and they said I have to go through the seller (Magic USA). Reached out to Magic USA on October 11, and they still havent done anything about it. They say that they also reached out to EVOC and havent heard back. I dont believe that at all because when I reached out to EVOC, I heard back in one day. Instead, Magic USA told me to take it somewhere local to get it sewn - that would cost me $25 more out of my pocket because they are being intentionally unhelpful. If you want to buy from a seller that is helpful and stands behind their products, do not buy from Magic USA.

My hip pack did not come with a bladder.

My son uses this for mountain biking and says it’s great. Lots of compartments and well made.

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

Most of my MTB rides are less than 2 hours, and with the typical hydration pack I felt like I was bringing more pack than stuff. On the trail, it took about 10 minutes to adjust to a fanny pack, but after that it pretty much disappeared even with a full bladder of water. Its perfect for my needs, I can fit phone, energy chews, keys, pump, light and first aid kit with no problems. I did move my tube/tool to the bike, but those will fit in if you want. Compared to the race (which I tried), the upgraded strap on this one really does make a difference.

Much cooler than having a back pack. Small negative, waistband velcro not holding well.