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.

Fits well and very comfortable.

Excellent way to get the water off your back on your MTB rides (compared to a camelback). I didn’t like the heat captured on my back. I bought the 1.5 liter bladder and if you fill it all the way, it feels heavy. Can’t imagine how the added weight would feel if you add the two water bottles to the exterior. But nice option if you’re going to ride long.

If you bike with a backpack this will free you of shoulder sweat and lighten the load. I also felt like the center of weight was much lower and centered over the back tire, where it should be. I absolutely love this bikepack. The design is outstanding and I forget I am even wearing it because it is very comfortable. Holds everything you need. So happy I went this route. I wont ever do a hydration backpack again.

The hydration tube is a foot too long and flops around. It also disconnects entirely from the little magnetic dock, and the dock even comes off the strap during rocky terrain and spirited riding. There’s no way to externally carry and rain jacket either—something my camel hip pack could do easily. I bought this bc my camelback hippack would get bowed out of shaped when filled completely. This isn’t as bad, but the Velcro comes loose too often and there isn’t a way to get it tight enough for thin 32 waist riders.

Perfect pack. Also way better than a backpack because it lets your back breathe. Pair this with a water bottle and you got enough water for a good 2-3 hour ride. I usually put three cliff bloks in here, a spare tube, tool kit, two tire levers and a tire repair kit. The side pockets are good for keys and a wallet. I can also fit my phone there too. I think its the perfect pack to carry. A bit on the expensive side, but youre buying quality that well see with abuse with how it fares. So far my favorite pack to ride with. Also has two extra spaces for two more water bottles to add even more water.

My hip pack did not come with a bladder.

I love it

Water hose is two short. Have to off center the bag or put chin to chest to reach it at 5’11. Clip that holds the magnetic hose is too easily removed when getting hose for a drink. Maybe a more permanent method of stabilizing it. I have a smaller fox bag but this is my choice for long rides with more capabilities for tools, energy and water.

It just arrived today and what a great bag!! I love everything about it except the bladder is a bit on the flimsy side and the tube came with a fold in it that inhibits the flow of water. I wish there was some way to get a replacement tube