TheX Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Picked up the Dakine yesterday, gonna try it out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockshins Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I am also on Team Dakine, will see how this goes. Fanny pack army! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I got a Dakine as well. I hated the bladder. super-thin material, and I couldn't get the bite valve to work comfortably. swapped out the bladder for a Camelbak one of about the same size. I apparently also hate the new Camelbak bite valves, but fortunately had an extra old school one laying around. Frankenbladder. my only remaining complaint is condensation if I put ice in it. don't have that problem with my Blowfish backpack. but I guess if I'm just doing 'hot laps', I don't need ice water. I'll just get one of my groupies on the tour bus to fix me a frosty beverage between laps.Curious why a thin bladder is an issue? Yea the valve is same as Ospreys and at first it was odd compared to CB style.Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 my Dakine is bladderless, still love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I have to admit, not having a backpack on was nice. I only did about 10 miles with the Dakine but it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockshins Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 5 hours ago, TheX said: I have to admit, not having a backpack on was nice. I only did about 10 miles with the Dakine but it works well. I liked having no backpack as well, there was much more airflow. It did remind me of how fat I am though with that thing accentuating my belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I just got a Dakine hip pack. Question how do you open bladder to fill? I removed the sliding thing but cant get bladder open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockshins Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bart said: I just got a Dakine hip pack. Question how do you open bladder to fill? I removed the sliding thing but cant get bladder open. So the first time you open it is sealed up well, just flip the top part up and pry it open. I noticed this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I thought I was destroying it the first time I opened it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Like a dry bag worksSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I reached the paralysis by analysis phase. Each seemed to have some strengths with one a glaring weakness. After realizing that it's just a facking funnypack, I pulled the trigger on the Dakine 5L. That seems to be the crowd favorite. My main motivation for ditching the backpack style pack is that I think it may help with the shoulder pain and hand numbness I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Yep, the 5L is what I got. My only gripe so far is the waist adjustment shifted a bit during the ride. Just need to bind it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4fun Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, TheX said: Yep, the 5L is what I got. My only gripe so far is the waist adjustment shifted a bit during the ride. Just need to bind it better. Yeah I have found as I empty the bladder I have to tighten the waist belt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Yeah I have found as I empty the bladder I have to tighten the waist beltSeeing as how weight and size decreases with a ride . This makes sense and is easily rectified. I'm used to reaching down there all the time anywaysSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 swayback packs are top 5 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I just got my fanny pack in the mail and started transferring stuff. Holy shit am I a pack rat! I'm going to have some decisions to make. Is it more likely that I'll need to close a large wound or take a trail dump? How many types of goos, bars, and tablets are needed on a 2 hour ride? I've carried a Leatherman for years and have used it once or twice. However, one of those times was literally the last time I rode. I just now remembered that my phone and keys are supposed to go in there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) I don't have to carry much in my Dakine pack: One water bottle in the stretchy sleeve ID and a credit card One or two snacks Spare 29" tube, rolled up CO2 and Genuine Innovations head Muli-tool and some chain links Tire lever, bacons and poker taped to it Phone Plastic zip bag with some TP and adhesive bandages Radial patch Lezyne pump and larger water bottle on my frame. Baggie shorts with pockets if I need anything else. Not sure what else you need. Edited October 12, 2019 by mack_turtle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I am now a believer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 My water hose came off the magnet on my first ride going down HOL and jammed into my spokes, severed the hose and drained. Havent got around to ordering a new bladder so I just carry a bottle now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 The nice thing about Christmas shopping at REI is when you run into something and go, "Whoa, XMas present for MOI!" REI has the Co-Op Trail 5 Waistpack on sale for $22 (original price $44.95). They are available on line, but I found mine in the downtown REI. I like that it has light padding on the back, but isn't structured. I tried an Ospey pack but had to return it; it was structured enough the it wouldn't conform to my lower back. Inside the main compartment are two flat pockets, and a net zippered pocket on the inside of the lid. There is a long zippered pocket on the back (good for folded up maps or other flat stuff) and a small front zip pocket that would be just right for a cell phone, even a largish one. There are also two straps on the bottom that could early hold a light jacket. You can attach stuff on the front with straps or little carabiners. There are stretchy pockets on each side which might hold a very small diameter water bottle or snacks. It's just right-ish, and also has room to add more little pouches onto the waistbelt, if one could find such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLemke Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 10/2/2019 at 12:00 PM, bestbike85 said: I run the Osprey Savu with 2 bottles. Small 10oz bottles for short rides, and larger 20oz bottles for longer rides. Can also pull the bottles out and tuck in the bottle holders for a standard hip pack. No complaints here. Think I caught it on sale on Amazon for $39.95. Great bargain at that price. @bestbike85 Are you still using the Savu? Is it easy to take out and put back in bottles while riding? Do the bottles stay put over rough terrain, even without the little bungy cord securing them? If you are still using it, how has it held up over 3 years? I have a proclivity towards Ospery products and have been thinking about getting a second hip pack without a hydration bladder built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 14 hours ago, WLemke said: @bestbike85 Are you still using the Savu? Is it easy to take out and put back in bottles while riding? Do the bottles stay put over rough terrain, even without the little bungy cord securing them? If you are still using it, how has it held up over 3 years? I have a proclivity towards Ospery products and have been thinking about getting a second hip pack without a hydration bladder built in. I still have it, but not using it much. My riding has been exclusively on the Fargo through 2022, which I have ton of water capacity on and don't require this. However, I still feel qualified to answer your questions because I used this 04/2019-12/2021. Yes, they are easy to take in and out while riding. This is subjective, because taking them in and out on 1/4 notch is different than taking them in and out crossing through Walsh Trail to get to SN. I wouldn't do it on 1/4 notch. I would say yes, they stay in place well over rough terrain. I had no issues, and would leave the bungy cords with slack in them. I used it very consistent for 2.5+ years or so, like weekly, big trips to Moab and Sedona, multiple sections of the Colorado Trail, and everything I rode in Texas during that time. It's held up great, but it does tend to smell terrible as you can expect, so wash it monthly or so. Washing it also cleans the zippers, as your sweat and salt can make those harder to zip. Overall I still think it's better than a backpack and would buy it again tomorrow if I needed to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, bestbike85 said: I still have it, but not using it much. My riding has been exclusively on the Fargo through 2022, which I have ton of water capacity on and don't require this. However, I still feel qualified to answer your questions because I used this 04/2019-12/2021. Yes, they are easy to take in and out while riding. This is subjective, because taking them in and out on 1/4 notch is different than taking them in and out crossing through Walsh Trail to get to SN. I wouldn't do it on 1/4 notch. I would say yes, they stay in place well over rough terrain. I had no issues, and would leave the bungy cords with slack in them. I used it very consistent for 2.5+ years or so, like weekly, big trips to Moab and Sedona, multiple sections of the Colorado Trail, and everything I rode in Texas during that time. It's held up great, but it does tend to smell terrible as you can expect, so wash it monthly or so. Washing it also cleans the zippers, as your sweat and salt can make those harder to zip. Overall I still think it's better than a backpack and would buy it again tomorrow if I needed to. I second what bestbike said. I've been using the Savu 5 since April. I still have my Camelback for those rare occasions where I do a really long ride. I typically use the bungy straps to hold bottles in place, but I'm typically drinking from the bottle in my frame. Once I empty that, I pull one from the pack and swap it with the empty bottle on my frame. I can't really comment on how easy it is (or isn't) to drink from a bottle in the pack while riding because that's not how I use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I pulled my Osprey Seral out last week to hike in CO. I still have my same main issue and frankly using it hiking was better than biking. The magnet that holds the hose to the pack is absolute garbage. I should really just put rare earth magnets on there or some other solution. The pack while biking constantly needed to be retightened. I didnt have as much of a problem hiking last week. I wont try it again until I fix the hose issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) I've just written to them for a longer hose for my Seral, with the idea of tucking the extra into the belt to help prevent jostling the magnet attachment. I've had it for a while and haven't been using it for the same reason. It comes loose too easily. It would be nice to have while building trail if I can figure a way to keep from dangling the hose all the time. Edit: It occurred to me that one of those retractable lanyards for a security badge might be adapted to reel in the loose end when stored. Edited August 12, 2022 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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