Osprey Savu Lumbar Hydration Pack (2020 Model)

Pros. Works Cons. None

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

Great bag for a snack, water, & a few other items. I used it for hiking and shark tooth hunting at the beach. Paired with a couple 21oz Camelbak Podium bottles and it all worked.

Just as advertised, we’ll made

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.

The quality is awesome but the section for water bottles need improvement. Too much space on the bottom of the holder which allows the item to slip off. Difficult to secure properly!

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I bought this pack as an alternative to my backpack style hydration pack and have been extremely happy with it. My original intent was that I would use it for shorter rides, where me or my two kids might need an extra water bottle. I’ve found that this pack works really well even for those longer rides where I had originally thought I might need the backpack. Having the flexibility to share a bottle with other riders is really a big plus. The pack holds just the right amount of gear as well. For any given ride I have mine stocked with - small first aid kit - small air pump - multi tool - tire plugs and insertion tool - energy bloks and energy bar (side pockets are super easy to access while on the trail) - two water bottles - iPhone 11 - keys It fits well, stays in place even over rough sections of trail. The elastic straps that secure the top portion of each water bottle work really well. I don’t find myself thinking (or worrying) about the pack while riding. For my winter riding, I expect I’ll continue to use the backpack style. Primarily due to the additional storage capability for gloves, jackets etc... but for my spring and summer adventures the Osprey Savu has become my goto pack!

This is more like a hiking expedition fanny pack. It is humongous. It has lots of storage space for hydration as well as snacks, first aid gear, and other knick nacks.