Osprey Savu Lumbar Hydration Pack (2020 Model)

Beats a back pack with a stick!!

Savu pack is fantastic Osprey quality and versatility. Inner pockets have enough storage for typical MTB kit and the small side pockets are great for keys/small men’s wallet. Phone specific pocket is also great. My only complaint is associated with how water bottles sit and their retention. The bottles barely sit over the bottom straps whose purpose is to help keep them from falling out of the bottom of the pack while riding. Due to this you have to make sure the top elastic retention strap is positioned well around the bottle body/lid to keep it from falling out while riding. Seems like a simple design fix, but definitely needs addressed by Osprey. Other than that I love the pack. Stays in place with very little movement, even down rough terrain and jump lines.

Super nice pack! A little on the small side, but that is what I wanted. Its enough for a few hours long hike with needed essentials. Very comfortable and really made well with high quality materials. I havent ridden with it yet, but its great for hiking.

Alright, so this pack was designed for cycling, but I’ll be honest with you, I don’t cycle much these days. Instead, I take this pack on hikes! I found it to be perfect for 2-6 hour hikes. It carries two water bottles and has plenty of storage space for keys, wallet, phone/camera, and snacks. I prefer this pack for short hikes over traditional backpacks because it allows air to reach my back and makes it that much easier to regulate my body tempearature. Thanks Osprey! I’m sure its great for cycling too.

Halfway through my first ride I forgot I was wearing it. Very comfortable. Im glad I spent a little extra and got a good pack for mountain biking. Well worth it.

This thing has enough space for your essentials & more. i can carry, water bottle, small first aid kit, gels, snack, multi-tool, digital pressure gauge, quick link, small pocket knife, and space for another water bottle. Good buy.

Its really nice to see a company take pride in what they do, putting customer first. Truly out standing. Well worth the price!

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Pack really doesn’t have much room compared to others I have had. The two side compartments are nice but also quite small. Secondly, full water bottles can slide past the singe supporting strap underneath. Looks as though what might help is a cross strap. The placement of the single strap seemed too far to one side and too narrow for the job. I understand there are some flimsy sort of elastic straps to hold the bottles from the top, but they won’t last long. I understand that every fanny pack is a design compromise. We want something that will carry even two full water bottles without them flopping around. Then there is the desire for room to carry phone, keys, wallet, snacks and a few other things. Anyway I have read some of the other reviews and am wondering if we are talking about the same pack. I did get the Mountainsmith Tour 9L lumbar pack. It held up well on a five hour hike. It carried a lot of stuff including two full water bottles. No they did not flop around. Yes it is a big and maybe even kind of ugly pack. I gave it away to someone else who loves it. It am giving up on fanny packs and sticking with my Osprey Dalite pack since it carries so much more than any fanny back and does it better. Everyone is different I suppose.

I have a cheap fanny pack and I loved it. It lasted about 3 years and finally ripped apart. So, I decided to buy this one (it was on sale) and I was excited to use it when I got it. Well when I tried it I already have some difficulty grabbing the bottle but I give it a shot. While riding a bike, I had to stop and unhook it so I can actually grab the bottle. Its so annoying and frustrating to do that every time I drink some water. Some people might have success on this one but I dont. Returned it and bought the cheap one that works for me