Around the waist

For many riders, loading up your bike for a big trip is something that doesn’t occur on a weekly or even monthly basis, but that doesn’t mean that the weekend or evening ride doesn’t necessitate carrying more sometimes. For years riders relied on humble jersey pockets to carry essentials like food or spares, but as clothing choices shift to favour looser, t-shirt-style garments, the jersey pocket is a bit of a rarity. Similarly, the rise of cargo bibs has been transformative, but both cargo bibs and jersey pockets are not without their drawbacks.

Expedition Waist Belt 

We developed the Expedition Waist Belt from the ground up for cyclists, with a mission to overcome the drawbacks of existing options whilst also catering to those who aren’t so keen on the options available for cargo bibs, or any kind of chamois-based system.

With its position near the hips – lower than a jersey or cargo bib rear pockets – the Expedition Waist Belt provides easy access whilst distributing weight in a way that minimises discomfort on long riders.

If you’re looking for a simple way to expand your carry capacity with items such as bars, gels or simple spares, the Expedition Waist belt provides a universal on-body carry option that can work just as well for adventurous drop bar riders as it can for trail MTB riders.

Backcountry Hip Pack

For off-road aficionados regularly taking big rides on technical terrain, there are a large number of must-have items to be prepared for all that the trails and mountains can throw at you: spares, tools, an extra layer – all of them essential items when venturing into tough terrain with changeable weather.

The Backcountry Hip Pack offers up 2.5L of lightweight on-body storage, perfect for storing those trial essentials for those who might be challenged to fit a conventional pack into their full-suspension frame. Constructed from a waterproof nylon ripstop with a fully waterproof 2-way zipper, the Backcountry Hip Pack is designed to keep its contents dry in the toughest environments.

The devil is in the detail and there are a tonne of them with this pack: A chain link zipper puller stores a spare chain link, with an interior key hook ensuring you’ll always know where your keys are. The internal zippered pocket gives a secure home for valuables such as a phone, with an external zippered pocket giving access to mid-ride essentials, with its mesh pocket companion being the perfect place to stash those food wrappers.

Our signature endurance on-bike anatomic fit provides all-day, chafe-free comfort on even the roughest of terrain.

On your back

The explosion and diversity of the single-day gravel race scene in recent years has seen more and more riders attempting to minimise time off the bike as the top end of the field becomes more professional and competitive. With many races clocking in at over 200km, a two or even three-bottle setup is often not enough.

Racing Hydration Vest

Designed for rides that push limits, the Racing Hydration Vest offers 2L of water storage via our fast flow bladder system. For ease of access during competitive scenarios, the hose features a magnetic clip, meaning you can easily grab water whilst riding with one quick motion.

Mesh front pockets offer a convenient space for grab-and-go nutrition such as bars and gels (it’ll even fit a can of energy drink for those in need of a bigger boost). A zippered front pocket also provides the perfect place to store valuables such as a phone, whilst the two larger pockets on the rear can accommodate a lightweight jacket or gilet, or some extra nutrition. Ultra-distance racers have seen the benefits of vest-style hydration, with their presence becoming the norm for events such as Badlands, famed for its challenging traverse of Europe’s only desert, where carrying water is a huge source of pre-event discussion.

It’s not just racers who have been reaping the benefits of the Racing Hydration Vest, it’s day riders too, with additional water and storage capacity being particularly handy on long summer days, as well as offering somewhere to stash a light layer in case of changing weather. Adjustable sternum straps and flexible side straps combined with our endurance on-bike anatomic fit makes for chafe-free comfort on the longest of days.

As much as a hydration vest can be a tool in a competitive rider’s arsenal, it can also be an ideal problem solver for those running smaller frame sizes. Riders often have to make concessions between water bottles and frame packs due to the limited space on offer within their smaller frames, but by carrying water on-body, it frees up the space inside the frame to run a larger frame pack, or a full frame pack, keeping weight low and over the centre of the bike with the vest retaining that all-important water capacity.

Backcountry Hydration Backpack

Although at first glance, the Backcountry Hydration Backpack may appear to be very similar to the Racing Hydration Vest thanks to their shared DNA, but there are large differences which speak to the intended use. Whilst both use our very own 2L fast flow bladder and front mesh/zip pockets, the Backcountry Hydration Backpack increases carry capacity to a sizeable 12L via a simple roll top compartment. 

This flexible storage allows for larger loads to be carried and is ideal for storing items such as spare clothing or a lightweight sleep system. The addition of two mesh side pockets allows riders going beyond regularly available resupply to be fully prepared for the unexpected. 2023 Tour Divide Winner Ulrich Bartholmoes chose to use the Backcountry Hydration Backpack, putting two extra bottles in the side mesh pockets to allow the use of a full frame back on his drop bar BMC mountain bike.

Adventurers and ultra-racers often have similar needs, but the big day trail or enduro rider can also have a need for flexible capacity and water carry whilst navigating big mountain trails that often have changeable conditions. Many MTB riders will opt for on-body storage over on-bike storage, particularly in relation to the handlebar area as to preserve the handling characteristics of their bikes. When terrain gets technical, MTB’ers need to be assured their bikes will handle in a familiar fashion, so storing weight on their back is the perfect way to achieve this.