5 hip bags in the test: What can hip bags for mountain bikes do?

Hip Bag: Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3

The Evoc Hip Bag has a ventilation system and a wide hip belt. The division into main and tool compartments is a success. The storage space can be compressed and water bottles can be attached on both sides. The Evoc Hip Pack Pro sits comfortably and stably on the back thanks to the flexible strap. The Venti-Flap system for ventilation provides minimal cooling. The magnetic clip for the drinking tube is slightly concealed. High quality, almost a little overloaded.

Equipment:

• Optional hydration bladder (35 euros)
• Tool compartment
• 2 bottle holders
• Flexible Velcro strap
• Ventilation
• Tail light holder
• Reflex

FREERIDE classification:

• Handling: 6 out of 6 points
• Wearing comfort: 5 out of 6 points

Weight / volume: 437 g / 3.5 litres

Price: 120 euros (100 euros without hydration bladder >> available here)

Amplifi Hipster 4 hip bag

The design of the Amplifi Hipster 4 Hip Bag is almost identical to the Camelbak, but the dark-coloured fabrics make it a little more confusing. The wing-shaped hydration bladder is difficult to position and the hose routing is not optimised. However, the structured back panel fans air out onto the back. When fully loaded, the Hipster bag hangs slightly downwards and tends to swing upwards in technical terrain. The hip belt tightens the main compartment when pulled, but the belt routing is not quite as clever as with Camelbak. The Amplifi hip bags are small.

Equipment:

• Hydration bladder (1.5 litre) with Magnat clip
• Tool compartment
• Imprint with emergency signals
• Tail light holder
• Reflex

FREERIDE classification:

• Handling: 5 out of 6 points
• Wearing comfort: 3 out of 6 points

Weight / volume: 325 g / 4 litres

Price: 120 euros (89 euros without hydration bladder)

Hip Bag Deuter Pulse 3

This hip bag is successfully divided into a large main compartment, a flat front compartment and two strap pockets. The light-coloured interior is clearly arranged. The workmanship is also impeccable. The volume can be compressed using two small straps. Nevertheless, the Pulse 3 hip bag does not sit as snugly on the back as the Camelbak and tilts slightly away from the body. You also have to tighten the strap quite firmly, which creates pressure on the stomach. A magnetic clip would make the optional drinking tube even easier to use. Attractively priced all-rounder.

Equipment:

• Optional hydration bladder 37 euros (1.5 litres) with magnetic clip
• Tool compartment
• Tail light holder
• Reflex
• Drinking tube clip

FREERIDE classification:

• Handling: 6 out of 6 points
• Wearing comfort: 5 out of 6 points

Weight / volume: 344 g / 4.5 litres

Price: 55 Euro (without hydration bladder) >> at Maciag Offroad or Bike Components available

Hip Bag Camelbak Repack LR4

The Repack Hip Bag covers a large area around the hips. The pockets on the wide wings offer plenty of space and the option of individually positioning the practical magnetic clip for the drinking tube. The strap system of the Camelbak hip bag is very cleverly designed and compresses the main compartment when pulled. This means that the bag sits securely and comfortably on the back despite its large volume. Our test equipment was well organised in the neon-yellow lined compartments, even a large smartphone fits in. The front compartment folds open to the side to reveal the entire contents.

Equipment:

• Hydration bladder (1.5 litre) with magnetic clip
• Tool compartment
• Tail light holder
• Reflex
• Light-coloured lining

FREERIDE classification:

• Handling: 6 out of 6 points
• Wearing comfort: 5 out of 6 points

Weight / Volume: 316 g / 4 litres

Price: 79.95 euros (without hydration bladder) >> at Available on Amazon

Hip bag BA Hip Back from Ergon

Sturdy construction, robust materials, comprehensively equipped - the BA Hip Pack from Ergon weighs almost as much as a light rucksack. With its wide Velcro strap and four pads on the back, it sits flat and securely on the descent, ventilates well and can be compressed using the rotary wheel. The main compartment of the hip bag with its numerous compartments can easily become confusing, and unfortunately the hydration bladder does not have its own compartment. Top: the protector straps housed in the base and the splash guard on the main compartment.

Equipment:

• Hydration bladder (1.5 litres) optional (32.95 euros)
• Rotary wheel for compression
• Protector straps
• Drinking tube clip
• Shortenable Velcro strap
• Smartphone holder on hip bag

FREERIDE classification:

• Handling: 4 out of 6 points
• Wearing comfort: 5 out of 6 points

Weight / volume: 550 g / 4 litres

Price: 89.90 euros (without hydration bladder) >> at Rosebikes or Bike Components available

Another article on the subject of hip bags:

Bags for mountain bikes: backpack, hip bag, saddle bag in the test