Osprey Raptor 14L Backpack first impressions
It was time to retire my 16 year old Deuter Race Air II backpack so I had to do some research on what backpack would accommodate my aging needs. My main focus was to get a comfortable backpack that would be easy on my back and easy on my shoulders. I…
Hungry? Get something to eat out of your hydration pack.
I know I’m not the only one who will raid their hydration pack for food during the day…while at work, right? I mean, you guys do that too, right? Well, I for one, am not ashamed to admit that in the middle of the day while at the office, will…
FÅ«l Cargo Hydration Pack Review
Recently I have gotten the chance to use & review the FÅ«l Cargo hydration pack. The pack comes with a 2 liter bladder (a little smaller than I normally use, but still workable) and has a fold over type opening (as opposed to the twist cap like…
Hydrathon Interbike 2010
Hydrathon is a new kid on the block that has a promising future. Not only does it have some great features such as the ability to mount on your frame or wear it like a hydration pack, but it’s also affordable. The price point on this bag is only…
Lezyne Svelte Trail Use Review
My first initial review of this bag was published June 18th and since then I have been able to do a few rides with it. For reference you can read my first impressions Here. The bags features are extensive and very well thought out. Lezyne has a knack for…
First Look – Lezyne Svelte
I’ve always been an admirer of Lezyne (rhymes with “design”) products and was especially impressed when I saw their display during my first trip to Sea Otter a few years back. They design and manufacture bike accessories that can be…
Sea Otter 20 Ten, Camelbak, Indubitably
Indubitably Sea Otter 20 Ten didn’t fail to deliver; beautiful weather, bikes, people and products. Last year Jer and I visited as many booths as possible looking for new and innovative products. Sometimes though the coolest new products can be…
First Impression: Hydrapak Laguna
Hydrapak sent us their 2009 Laguna hydration pack to test. Since November 08 I’ve been using the Laguna pack on most if not all of my trail rides. Through the years I’ve used several brands of hydration packs; various sizes ranging from small…
Clean out your hydration pack
I found this on Utah Mountain Biking. Check out how dirty a tube can get…