Best backpack EVER! After owning a USWE and riding mountain bikes with it almost every day, I will never go back to any other backpack. It's so comfortable, doesn't move while riding, and looks nice. Overall love this pack and will never buy from another brand after trying this one.
I've been really happy with my USWE Race Hydration Pack. I've used it for gravel training and racing, including Gravelista, and it's been a great addition to my setup.
The fit is probably my favourite thing about it. Once adjusted, it doesn't move around or bounce, even on rough gravel and fast descents. It's comfortable enough that I barely notice I'm wearing it.
I also like having the extra water capacity for longer rides and races without having to rely entirely on my bottles.
Overall, it's a really well-designed pack that does exactly what I need it to. Would happily recommend it to anyone doing gravel or endurance riding.
The vest is mint!
Pro’s
Beautiful race fit with ZERO rubbing, chafing or bounce.
Great easy access to storage pockets which means fuel is always at my fingertips.
Hydration flows easily through the bite valve.
Con’s
Only 1. I hate that the hydration hose swings around freely. It’s annoying. The only option is to tuck it in behind the chest fastener.
Would be best if there was a magnetic area on the vest that the bite valve could be easily attached to when not in use. I may try and retro fit my vest to that spec.
Great quality jacket.
Lined with a nice quality material.
Detachable sleeves are a great addtion.
Hand warming pockets are just where they should be.
Vents work as they should.
Bonus points for the jacket to be just the right size to be able to roll it up and attach to the hydration pack on the bottow with those very practical straps they come with.
Bushes and branches slide nicely of it, no holes as of yet.
Breathable and comfortable.
Great purchase.
In one word: Great.
Comfortable. Well made. Zipps are in perfect position for opening and closing of the vents while on the bike when either standing or sitting down. They fit well in the boots and come off easily without being too narrow at the bottom. The materials used are high quality and don't make you stink even when you get sweaty. Leather bits grip nicely to the bike when standing up.
I am very pleased with my purchase and I have tried many other brands before setting on USWE offering.
Money well spent.
P.S.
I wouldn't mind the logos being blacked out or at least dark grey so they are not as pronounced in white.
Getting ready for the Baja 1000 Ironman out of Cabo. Number 765x. Love the single button harness and helmet routing system. I've had a lot of bladders in my time, but this is my favorite.
Really outstanding!!! The four-point system allows me to rig bear spray and knife across the chest when riding solo in the Colorado Rockies. With the no dancing monkey stability it’s all solidly rigged despite the additional gear weight, and protects my sides in falls or rolls since the gear is high and center to my chest.
Love this hydration system. The harness is great, keeps things where they should be, and the tool and phone pockets are super useful. It is easy to access and restocked the phone while riding. The bladder is sooooo superior to your competitor that starts with a C ;). The weight is also on the money given the features. I even used the bungees to lash my vest to the back on this ride, which was the Maine Woods Rambler in the 100 Mile Wilderness.
Great bag for ultra running. Tons of space to hold puffy, rain coat, food, 2L bladder, 2 flasks, food, med kit, etc etc and still some how lightweight and comfortable.
My only ask is to have a lower rear zipper pocket like the 8L bag so that my buddy can grab some things from there and safely zip it up while I'm wearing it.
Really loving the rehydration pack, it fits snuggly on my back and I also have room for tools, portable inflator and phone plus 2 litres of water. Highly recommended x
I love my USWE! I have used it on several rides and most recently at the 8-hour Hurtin' in Haliburton. Having that extra hydration meant that I only needed to stop once. It's super comfortable and easy to use
Byxorna kan jag börja säga va riktigt bra passform på. Följde mina ben och midja helt perfekt. Med tanke på att de slutar rätt tidigt nere vid ankeln tar det ingen plats i skon och skaver därför inget. Lädret för knäna var mycket tjockare en vad jag haft på tidigare byxor. Även det elastiska tyget över låren och ljumsken gjorde att jag till en början trodde att jag glömt byxorna eftersom det var så luftigt. Knäppena på sidan och fram var grymma. Gick att ändra midjemåttet mer än vad jag nånsin kunnat gjort på tidigare byxor.
Tröjan var även den perfekta mått och satt varken för slappt eller tajt. Utan armbågsskydd ser det normalt ut. Men även med armbågsskydd ser det inte spänt ut. Något som med tidigare tröjor sett tight ut.
I love it! I needed to be able to carry more water, snacks and tools for longer rides and this pack is perfect! It carries plenty of water and supplies without being big or bulky. I was worried 8L would be a huge pack but I am pleasantly surprised that it is not. Perfect, comfortable size, doesn’t bounce or move at all. So happy with this purchase.
Took a nasty fall and the water bladder and pack saved my spine! Still broke a rib or 3, but the pack took the main force of the crash. Thank you for making an excellent product.
I bought this pack late this summer for a race. I’ve been riding with a waist pack for quite some time and while I like not having my back covered, the waist pack moved around a ton and didn’t carry very much. The USWE Rush 8L vest is so comfortable and held everything I needed for a 3 day mountain bike stage race. Plus it stays put even on the most technical terrain. Love this vest.
Works perfectly for my long canyon rides. Fits everything I need and feels very comfortable. I forget I’m wearing it after a few miles. Unbelievable design and quality
Works great, it was recommended to me by a friend and I have not been disappointed. Very secure on my back, holds 2L of water, and is easy to maintain/clean. Got it pretty muddy on a ride, it sat for a few days, and it cleaned right up in the sink with some warm water and dish soap. Would absolutely recommend and purchase again
The USWE Race 2.0 2L is the best hydration pack that I've ever raced with. It felt very snug and secure no matter what the terrain offered. It didn't bounce around going off jumps or drops like other hydration packs do. I highly recommend this pack for anyone doing any endurance mountain bike or gravel bike rides or races.
I only have one problem, when I tried to drink water is a small amount comes out and I've to inhel super hard. Normally water should come out freely and it's not happening. The back itself and material are perfect.
Anything you guys can do to resolve this problem or a possibility of changing the small hose?
Thanks
Kitted up with this great hydration system for a gravel bike event, The Rockleigh 105 here in South Australia and it worked superbly.
If if if I could have it in XXL with a little more room that would be even better but at 110cm chest I have the harness at its limit, still total comfort actually don't even know it's on during the 4hrs.
Hands down 10/10 thankyou
It's a great vest. I've used a USWE MTB pack for years but the vest has a better fit, especially for women and the pockets are all accessible without removing the pack. It runs a little on the big side. I ordered a medium after measuring and could probably have used the small.