Osprey Savu Lumbar Hydration Pack (2020 Model)

I’ve been using my standard nalgene more often than smart water bottles despite the weight savings. I wanted a lumbar pack for hot Florida summer hiking and this seemed to fit the bill. Only reason it’s not 5 stars is because I anticipated more storage room but that’s not a deal breaker and honestly is more on me than the product. Still really comfortable and the quality that you expect from osprey

This is the most comfortable waist pack Ive ever worn. Even with two full water bottles in it (which is what I got it for), it carries very well and doesnt get too sweaty. Honestly, my biggest gripe with it is that it has too much storage. I really just wanted a small fanny pack that could hold two water bottles for longer rides, but no one seems to make a minimalist lumbar pack that carries two bottles, so I got this one. Im very happy with it, but I would prefer a smaller cargo compartment, and I could do without the little zippered pockets on the hip straps.

This is a GREAT bag. Perfect size. I can fit my wallet, sunglasses, keys, and makeup (as well as some extra snacks and treats for my dog. All the pockets are easily accessible and the zippers never accidentally come open. It definitely can be worn in many different ways. I’ll even sling it over my shoulder and wear it like a crossbody bag if I’m bendin a lot and don’t want it around my waist. But when I do wear it around my waist, I’ll even attach my dogs leash to it and it’s just an awesome hands free option. I’m using this as my everyday bag.

With 76% 5-Star ratings I decided to ignore the few 1-star that said this does not hold a water bottle. Low and behold, it does not hold a water bottle in either of its two Water Bottle Holders. They fall right out the bottom. I thought, well maybe if I tighten this thing enough it will squish the bottle in tight and it will stay. I went for a ride, came to my first rest and reached back for my water bottle. Low and behold, it vanished without a sound or trace, Just like this bag from my kit. Return.

Great product. Well made.

My husband loves this pack. He goes riding in the mountain trails and says this pack is great!

when fully loaded with additional two bottles of 750mL, the Savu become a little bit uncomfortable. a reduction of the water capacity to two bottles of 600mL yield almost the best setup.

Fits great, super comfy and just the size I needed for essential stuff while biking or light hiking

Due to a shoulder injury I have been unable to carry my pack. This fanny pack fit 2 water bottles, my phone, extra wool socks a long sleeve layer and then some. Its awesome!!

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.