Geared Up: Things to put things in.
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Writer: Nathan Ward and Mike Deme
Publication Title: Adventure Cyclist
Publication Issue: April Issue
Publication Date: Friday, April 1, 2005
Created specifically for cyclists, the Wingnut Adventure Hydration Pack ($140) offers a more comfortable fit than any other pack I've used in my years of adventuring. Weighing just twenty-two ounces, this 1,600 cubic inch pack holds a three liter water bladder and all the gear you need for a full day on the trail or a long tour (sleeping bag and tent excluded). The secret to its supermodel weight is a body made of light, tough sailcloth - typically used only on sailboat sails. The pack features one large zippered pocket, several small pockets, and a compression lacing system to hold items that need to be reached or stashed quickly, like raingear.
The secret to the pack's comfort is Wingnut's shoulder strap system. The unique lowrider strap system allows one to position the pack where it should be - lower and closer to your hips for a more comfortable ride, especially when pedaling for several hours. Last year i used this pack on over 700 miles of singletrack riding and loved it. The only negatives are that the pack comes without a water bladder, and the pouch that holds the bladder can only be accessed from the bottom of the pack. This means you have to take the bladder completely out of the pack to fill it, which isn't a huge deal, but sometimes annoying. However, for the tradeoff in comfort, it's well worth it.
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