High Above

The Venture Standard

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This pack is minimal but mighty. The Bottle Rocket keeps a bottle secure without bounce, and I can still reach everything without stopping. No overbuilt bulk—just exactly what you need for real trail rides."

The Venture Standard is a purpose-built 2.2L lumbar pack from High Above that blends a close-fitting silhouette with highly functional hydration and gear storage. Designed around the needs of modern trail and enduro riders, it uses a flap-style magnetic closure and Fidlock waistbelt for a secure fit that stays in place even on high-speed, rough descents.

Inside, three interior pockets and a weather-resistant external pocket organize tools and essentials, while ETC straps on top hold extra layers or pads without compromising access. What makes this the “Standard” model is the integrated Bottle Rocket system—a removable holster designed to hold a standard 22oz bottle snugly to the hip. It eliminates the need for a hydration bladder, with better weight distribution and one-handed access mid-ride.

Built in the Pacific Northwest with Challenge Ecopak EPLX and waterproof zippers, the Venture Standard is weather-tough and trail-proven. Whether you're heading out for a big climb-and-descend loop or hammering a local lap, it offers simple, adaptable performance that won't weigh you down.