The Deuter Race X Pack
offers features that are perfect for long hot dual sports, but is it the perfect pack for you? My theory is I don't want to cut my ride short due to a flat tire or broken chain. Therefore I carry everything including the kitchen sink on dual sport rides. In the past I have reviewed hydration packs of all kinds. I must say this one holds the most water and the most gear. One thing I was looking for was a pack that could hold all my gear plus a nice rain coat or a light weight coat that you need when you first take off later need to ditch once you warm up on the trails. This review is from a dual sport rider perspective. If you ride hare scrambles, or want a close-to-the-car hydration pack you might want to check out their Deuter Hydro Lite 2.0 Pack 
Storage - There are several different pockets including a small easy access pocket for personal items like money, license, and phone. The large storage area can hold just about anything you want like your air pump, tire irons, tool kit, and still has plenty of extra room to pack your rain coat or light weight coat. It also has a mesh zipper pocket inside the large area to help organize smaller items like bolts, extra master link, and tube repair kit. One thing I would like to see is another mesh zippered pocket inside this area for a little more separation of objects. The front pocket is perfect for easy to get items like multi-tool, zip ties, and rags.
Comfort - Its amazing how a larger and wider back pack style pack feels over the traditional center of the back pack. With skinnier packs it seems you have a lot of weight hanging on your shoulders and almost pulling you backward which changes your balance. This pack distributes the weight better over your whole back more like the backpack you had in school when you packed it full of books, and barely noticed the weight.
Extra Features - This pack has a few feature that I feel set it apart from its competition. The mouthpiece is by far the best I have ever used. It is soft, and doesn't leak. It also has a cover to keep dirt and grime off it. The cover can make getting a drink a little harder, but spitting out dirt with a helmet on is a challenge in its self also. It also comes with a high visibility rain cover that stores in a compartment on the pack.
Overall - This pack is great for dual sports or adventure rides when you need to carry more gear. It holds more water and has room for weather changing gear. It also distributes the extra weight well, and has two vertical pads to increase air flow to help keep your back cool. In my opinion it is a great pack for dual sport riding.
Overall - This pack is great for dual sports or adventure rides when you need to carry more gear. It holds more water and has room for weather changing gear. It also distributes the extra weight well, and has two vertical pads to increase air flow to help keep your back cool. In my opinion it is a great pack for dual sport riding.
Water Capacity - 3.0 L or 0.8 gal
Weight - 1 LB 5 OZ
More Info - www.deuter.com
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Disclosure
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*
More Info - www.deuter.com
Best Price:▼
Disclosure
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*
