Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Flowta]

EVOC Enduro Blackline.

 

for 3 reasons.

 

1. I have one therefore it is the best

2. It has the word Enduro in it so therefore it is the best

3. It has a built in back protector so if you buy anything else you will almost certainly end up in a wheelchair.

 

Cool!

 

Where did you get it and for how much?

[splat]

Cool!

 

Where did you get it and for how much?

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/287464-evoc-protector-backpack-fr-enduro-blackline-16-l/

[T-Bob]

What is the best value for money hydration pack at moment?

 

And go.....

 

Innov8 Fanny pack - R250 with bottle?

 

Nah... value? Now that is a relative thing. I got a Deuter one for R395 with source bladder (best bladders eva!) from camp and climb that was super cheap but was a bit of a dog fit wise. It was cheap but wasn't the best value as an experience. 

 

I've got a Mule that I got on special for R1100 and I'm not a fan at all. I searched high and low for a Dakine Drifter for ages before getting the camelbak and then Stressed Eric posted one for sale here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/271522-dakine-drafter-12l-hydration-pack/ as it's a hell of a pack and great ventilation, storage, carrying capabilities etc. I'd swap out my Mule in a heartbeat. People love their Evocs as well... 

 

Back protection would be great in a new pack but I have a seperate back protector. Pinned.co.za had some Leatt DBX 10L with back protector at 50% off the other day but they look very burly on the front and hot. 

 

 

 

[Eddy Gordo]

Those Evoc packs are awesome no doubt. But gonna set you back 3 to 4k if not more.

 

Also look at the dakine packs. They not bad either and also has the back protector insert.

 

I am using an USWE pack, they the same as the leatt ones.

Edited January 11, 2018 by Eddy Gordo

[enjoi]

Those Evoc packs are awesome no doubt. But gonna set you back 3 to 4k if not more.

 

Also look at the dakine packs. They not bad either and also has the back protector insert.

 

I am using an USWE pack, they the same as the leatt ones.

Where did you get your USWE pack from my old F3 might need replacing soon and would like to get one again.

Thanks

[Duane_Bosch]

Innov8 Fanny pack

No. Just no! Fanny packs are for Middle Aged American tourists who are "on safari" in Downtown Cape Town wearing khaki clothing.

[T-Bob]

No. Just no! Fanny packs are for Middle Aged American tourists who are "on safari" in Downtown Cape Town wearing khaki clothing.

 

What do you mean? #SoEnduro 

 

http://reviews.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Late_70s_fanny_pack-1024x682.jpg

Edited January 11, 2018 by hellocolour

[BaltazarMarques]

No. Just no! Fanny packs are for Middle Aged American tourists who are "on safari" in Downtown Cape Town wearing khaki clothing.

Hahaha, controversial. Got to brush up on my american and grab some new Khakis cos got these coming in next week! Personally I'm keen on the more minimal pack for riding at the mo. Dig my Evoc but also feel restricted at times so gonna give the fanny a bash... ;-) http://reviews.mtbr.com/leatt-dbx-core-2-0-hip-pack-first-look

[Duane_Bosch]

But gonna set you back 3 to 4k if not more.

 

Yes. The words cheap and EVOC should never be in the same sentence.

[BaltazarMarques]

Evoc have their sizing and compartments right and look the part. The Leatt packs look great but I always find it a bit of a squish when trying to fit all day ride essentials in comfortably.

Edited January 11, 2018 by BaltazarMarques

[T-Bob]

Hahaha, controversial. Got to brush up on my american and grab some new Khakis cos got these coming in next week! Personally I'm keen on the more minimal pack for riding at the mo. Dig my Evoc but also feel restricted at times so gonna give the fanny a bash... ;-) http://reviews.mtbr.com/leatt-dbx-core-2-0-hip-pack-first-look

 

They look pretty good. What are they going for? 

 

I bought a innov8 one as I was keen to lose the pack and didn't want to spend that much. Despite the look I really liked having the weight lower and also I realised I don't need a ton of water for most of the standard rides around the nth burn, Tokai etc (plus my Tranny fits a full bottle in the frame if I wanted to). 

 

Because it was a bit of a win I got the Camelbak Palos which is like the Leatt and it was a bit of a disappointment. The bladder as opposed to the bottle pushes everything out a bit and makes it wobbly when full so you only half fill it. Storage is good with different compartments but it's all on the back of the pack so adds to the depth away from the body. The think I'd like to see is a pack that wraps the storage and bladder a bit more around the waist. That's what I liked about the Innov8 was all the tools ect could wrapped around you more and I could even fit in a shock pump. It's a trail running pack so its tight. 

 

 http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/beginners-corner/1134681d1493599326-done-hydro-pack-how-do-you-bring-water-camelbak-palos-4lr-2016-photo-1.jpg

[Eddy Gordo]

Where did you get your USWE pack from my old F3 might need replacing soon and would like to get one again.

Thanks

From someone local. Cant remember the name, but I bought it off the hub classifieds. Was a store as far as I can recall.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/191211-uswe-hydration-packs/

 

check here

 

https://mx24.co.za/product-category/mx-accessories/hydration/

Edited January 11, 2018 by Eddy Gordo

[BaltazarMarques]

They look pretty good. What are they going for? 

 

I bought a innov8 one as I was keen to lose the pack and didn't want to spend that much. Despite the look I really liked having the weight lower and also I realised I don't need a ton of water for most of the standard rides around the nth burn, Tokai etc (plus my Tranny fits a full bottle in the frame if I wanted to). 

 

Because it was a bit of a win I got the Camelbak Palos which is like the Leatt and it was a bit of a disappointment. The bladder as opposed to the bottle pushes everything out a bit and makes it wobbly when full so you only half fill it. Storage is good with different compartments but it's all on the back of the pack so adds to the depth away from the body. The think I'd like to see is a pack that wraps the storage and bladder a bit more around the waist. That's what I liked about the Innov8 was all the tools ect could wrapped around you more and I could even fit in a shock pump. It's a trail running pack so its tight. 

 

 

 

Price on those Innov8's is damn good, sure they're trail running orientated so space is a bit limited but perfect for a chilled pedal and still having some bits with you.

 

Don't have experience with the Camel Back Palos but from my usage of the Leatt packs they use the flat bladders which have a bonded center which essentially splits the bladder into two chambers but obviously open top and bottom which keeps the bladder relatively flat in your pack without bloating outwards when full. Keeps it pretty tidy and will form nicely to your back vertically or horizontally. Don't know if the Core Bladder uses the same system but I believe it's been designed specifically for the pack itself so they will have kept it compact.

 

Price on the Leatt Core 2.0 will be around R1200. Not the cheapest but it's a properly designed pack for Endurou' daze.

[T-Bob]

Price on those Innov8's is damn good, sure they're trail running orientated so space is a bit limited but perfect for a chilled pedal and still having some bits with you.

 

Price on the Leatt Core 2.0 will be around R1200. Not the cheapest but it's a properly designed pack for Endurou' daze.

 

I think that its pretty good price as you're running a 2L bladder with 5L overall storage. So it's a decent size and can carry a lot of kit. Seems like a bigger back for longer rides, might check it when it lands. 

 

 

 

[popcorn_skollie]

What is the best value for money hydration pack at moment?

 

And go.....

 

'Value' is a bit of a grey area and obviously relative to your budget.

From someone who used an overpriced Camelbak for 2 years only to puncture it with a hoe on build day (I wasn't looking ok) I wasn't prepared to fork out 4 digits on a bag filled with water.

 

So I got this

http://www.macete.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/integer.jpg

Which cost me around R400 at the time if I remember correctly. Bought from Lizzard online.

The same guys who do budget surf wear. Bought it in October 2016 and its still flawless.

I has an insulated bladder compartment and lots of pouchs, nooks, sleeves, etc. Even some plastic hooks inside so you wont have to dig for your keys. About 7 or 8 litres of storage with More zips than a Michael Jackson jacket. See that red zip at the bottom? A kangaroo net pouch folds out to hold your fullface. Pretty handy. It didn't come with a bladder though so I got a 2 litre like this.

 

 

I paid R300 at the time if I remember correctly. 14 months and R700 later. Very happy.

That's great value. 

 

It seems like my one is discontinued now though. They still have some goodies which qualify as good value. Check Lizzard's website.

I love the EVOC range. But I think its ridiculously overpriced. If I had money to burn I probably wouldn't bother scouring the forgotten corners of the internet to try and find the best bang for my buck. I'd just go EVOC cos they fit the bill and look uber cool. Duane's suggestion has protection features though. Which changes things drastically. Suddenly that price tag needs some fresh perspective. Also something to consider when trying to establish value. 

[Flowta]

Thanks guys anybody used Acesports.co.za before?