Outdoor Research

Freewheel 5L Hip Pack

Perfect for longer rides

I bought this as soon as you released it and took it on a mtb trip to Guatemala. First, it was a great small carry on for the plane - I could carry my water, book, jacket, and some snacks. But most importantly, it was exactly right for the rides. We were riding for several hours, so I carried my tools, phone, snacks, water bottle and small water bladder, and sometimes a light jacket. The phone pocket on the hip strap is well placed for accessibility and didn't get as dusty as I expected through the mesh. I'm 5'2", so the pack looks bulky on me, yet I never really noticed it was there. I didn't need to use the external mesh knee pad storage while riding, but I love that option and that it stows away. This is going to be the perfect pack for epic backcountry rides in the Giff.