WingnutGear Hyper 2.5

My last entry seemed kinda long so I decided to break it up.

For me, a pack is where it's at, Kirk on the other hand hates them and refuses to be assimilated. The biggest complaint that I had w/ my latest bag, the MULE, was how hot I got on summer rides and the fact that if I needed anything I had to take it off. Enter WingnutGear outta NY. These bags are of the lumbar variety, being that they ride low on your back and distribute the weight around you waist. I was aware of these bags for a few years and last year we did a group buy to bring some of the bags in to any of our crew that were interested. My bag of choice is the Hyper 2.5 which is a medium size bag w/ a large main compartment and two "wing" pockets that wrap around your side. The front of the bag also has a bungee system to secures jacket or helmet. The first thing I noticed when I used mine was that weight was distributed so much better. The bag centers the weight around your core, rather than it bouncing around your shoulders. The second thing is that when I needed my multi-tool to make an adjustment, I just reached back to a wing pocket and grabbed it while it was on my back. The wings also have two mesh net pockets that are great to throw gel wrappers or other items into quickly on the fly. The suspension system does an amazing job of distributing weight and keeping things comfy. I usually carry a few C02s and the inflator head, a on trail repair kit and some tape in one pocket & my tools in the other along w/ my car keys. In the main pocket I have a shock pump, two 9er tubes, my spare Oakely lenses in their case and some food. There is a separate pocket that takes your hydration bladder of choice. So if you're due for a new hydration pack, give Wingnut a serious look, I sure wasn't disappointed!

There you have it, a pretty in depth review of a great product. Stay safe!

GET OUT AND RIDE!

Cheers
Mike