Bags & Hydration questions, answered
What is the difference between a race pack and an enduro pack?
A race pack holds a bladder and almost nothing else, sits tight to your back and does not move. An enduro pack adds room for tools, a tube and a jacket, which is what you want on a long loop away from the truck.
Does a hydration pack come with the bladder?
Most do, but it varies by model and it is worth checking before ordering. The product page lists what is included along with the capacity for that specific pack.
What is a gear bag for?
Hauling kit to the trailhead or the track. Gear bags never go on the bike, unlike the hydration packs in this collection, so size them for what fits in your vehicle rather than what you can ride with.
About Bags & Hydration
What is here. Seven items from MSR, $10 to $150 — low-profile race hydration packs, larger enduro packs with tool storage, and full gear bags for hauling kit to the trailhead.
How riders choose. Hydration packs split on how much you carry beyond water. A race pack holds a bladder and almost nothing else, sits tight to the back and does not move when you do. An enduro pack adds room for tools, a tube and a jacket, which is what you want on a long loop away from the truck. Gear bags are a separate job entirely — they never go on the bike. Every item lists its sizing on the product page — rider gear is sized by measurement, not by the bike you ride.
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