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For those of us who have (or choose) to drive to our rides, there’s always a risk that we’ll leave something important at home. And usually, we don’t realize it until we park the truck, unload the bike, reach over to the passenger seat, and … well, shit. Travis Engel knows this feeling all too well, so he’s got a hack to make sure he always has what he needs, as long as he always has his truck.
Mission Workshop’s backpacks are legendary, with their made in the USA construction, lifetime warranty, repairs, and naturally, innovative designs. Their latest pack uses Dimension Polyant’s iconic, lightweight X-Pac® fabric. This 20L fully weatherproof backpack utilizes the same breathable floating harness system used on the MW hydration packs to provide generous airflow between the pack and your back while offering stability and comfort in the most adverse conditions and features the ASP pocket system for efficient storage and ease of use. The Speedwell retails for $285.
These new packs come in four colors and are shipping today from Mission Workshop.
For bicycle tours and endurance races, backpacks are a great way to carry water. The problem is, they can get heavy very quickly, and tend to move around a lot while riding in rough terrain. If you’re carrying all your gear on your bike and only need to carry your water on your back, that solves some problems but a backpack will still sit much further off your back. Hydration vests solve this problem but many have a reduced water bladder capacity. PeDALED’s answer is the Odyssey Hydro Vest, which combines a 1.5L bladder with a cooler bag to keep your water and your core temperature cool.
Features:
-Adjustable shoulder straps/fit
-Front closure with 2 buckles, adjustable in both height and width
-Reflective bands and logo on the back
-Large mesh pocket on the back, 2 in the front to carry soft flasks or food
-3 zippered pockets
-Insulated cooler bag
-1.5-liter hydration bladder with hose
See more at PeDALED.
