The hydration bag is like a lifting Seatpost. Before you have used it, you will feel it is optional, but when you touch it, it will be inseparable. Hydration bag is also one of the important pieces of equipment for professional Enduro riding. If it is long-distance riding, it is a must-have backpack. The biggest function of the hydration bag is not to put a helmet, camera, mobile phone, wallet, etc., but to allow you to drink water anytime, anywhere, when you want to drink water, and the back stabilization system can make you forget that there is still on your back. A bag.
The enduro water bag is selected from the capacity, about 15 to 20L is more appropriate. If you’re small, you won’t be able to fit your protective gear and other equipment, and if you’re too big, it will become a burden on you. For the size and type of items you place, the careful design and reasonable distribution of the backpack loading bins are also very important. For example, the knee pads are placed in the main compartment, the keys, mobile phones, and wallets have special compartments in the auxiliary compartment, and the goggles should preferably have a separate storage compartment. The rain cover must also be indispensable. When you are fighting fiercely in the rain, you don't have to worry about your phone or camera getting wet.
In addition to the above indicators, there are two very important assessment criteria for the water bag, one is the backpack system, and the other is the water bag design.
The quality of the hydration bag carrying system is directly reflected in the experience of the trial ride. A well-designed hydration bag will definitely work hard on the carrying system. The carrying system of the hydration bag is aimed at the back, nape and shoulders, so that the gravity and inertia of the backpack are evenly dispersed. And a well-designed hydration bag is not only comfortable, but also provides good stability. When you are fighting against rocks and steep slopes, it can stay behind you peacefully without being chaotic with bumps and ups and downs. run.
The last key point of the hydration bag is the hydration bag itself. It can be said that this is the original intention and soul of the hydration bag design. Now most hydration bags will come with a matching hydration bag, which not only makes the installation of the hydration bag and backpack more compatible, but also some brands of hydration bags have a skeleton inside that can put pressure on the hydration bag and help the rider drink water .
The water bag is composed of a water storage bag, a water pipe, and a water suction nozzle. The design of the water storage bag and the water suction nozzle is particularly important. You can choose the capacity of the water storage bag according to your actual needs, as small as 1L, as large as 3L, according to your personal riding needs, or a compromise choice of 2L is also a good way. The unique suction nozzle design will also make your eyes shine, the most well-known is Osprey's magnetic suction nozzle. There is a magnet on the water suction nozzle and the chest strap. The water suction nozzle can be fixed on the chest by the magnet during normal riding. When you want to drink water, you can remove it directly. There are no extra steps and it is very intimate.
