While personal preference is the biggest factor in what kind of pack works best for you, there are a few rules of thumb to follow.
Waist Packs: Whether you want to call it a fanny pack, hip pack, or waist belt, these packs are perfect for a quick ride. They have space for water and just the essentials.
Vests: Our Chase Bike Vest gives you more storage space than a waist pack, but still keeps your ride light. The vest design keeps your essentials (like fuel and phone) easily accessible and close to the body to prevent annoying bouncing. It’s minimal but offers space for a little extra cargo.
Backpacks: Our bike packs offer anywhere from 1L to 17L of storage in addition to hydration. Depending on whether you’re bringing along just a light shed layer or food, layers, and gear, there’s a pack for you.
In this video, CamelBak athlete Eric Porter shares his top picks and the key attributes that make our bike packs perfect for any distance. His tips and tricks can be applied when thinking about hiking, running, and snow packs as well.