Whirlpool 3.5L Hip Pack - Custom
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ABOUT THE PACK:
The Whirlpool Hip Pack - is the pack we wanted to be on the market but couldn’t find. It is an overstuffable design without any zippers to blow out, sturdy seams and lot of carrying options. A removable bladder / sleeve and bottle holsters lend to about 100oz of water carrying capacity (think the whole enchilada, palisade plunge, or pretty much any big enduro race). It was designed with stability, comfort, and simplicity front of mind. The name was picked because the pack is a water carrying machine and is a roll top closure, hence, The Whirlpool. Its wings are designed with as much area as we could get to help distribute the heavy water load. They are sewn in at two points per wing to give them the flexibility to move to the body of the rider. We also tilted the wings up some so the pack sits lower on the back. This helps when in a riding position, keeping the waist belt low. The daisy chain webbing on the back is the perfect spot to strap a coat, carabiner you coffee mug, or clip some sunscreen. You can also take you sunglasses and put the arms through the webbing if you need a place to let them air out.
COLORS!!!
Primary color is the main section of the pack. Secondary is the bottom (where the straps are) and the wings under the drop pockets. Webbing is the webbing... Check out our super sophisticated drawing to see what colors go where.
SIZING AND CONFIGURATION:
We offer the Whirlpool in 4 different configurations. We are only releasing these three pack colors but customers can choose from 3 main buckle types as a custom option (side release, fidlock, cobra).
Customer Reviews
Picked up this pack to use as camera bag for bikepacking and for small meadow skipping ski tours/cross country skiing/day hikes. Everything I wanted in a hip pack with the rolltop, quick buckle, couple small inner pockets, and the daisy chain and bottom straps. Looking forward to many miles with this quality made little guy! Keep up the great work y'all!
This pack so far is everything I could have hoped for. I haven’t needed to, but stuffed it to the top just because I could.
I really like the few little pockets on the inside, along obviously with that main large compartment.
The hydroflask bladder is awesome. Never used their stuff, and my favorite part is the paracord for your keys. What an amazing idea. Clip your keys, bury them at the bottom of the pack, and easily retrieve them with the cord.
The material of the whirlpool seems as if my pack is gonna last a very very long time.
The whole San Util team was great to work with as well.
The size of the hip pack is just right for me to hold my phone, keys, snacks and a jacket. I got 2 side bottle holsters and the bottles stays put while riding. I've also taken this hiking and works great except having a bottle in each holster makes it wider and my arm hits it while hiking. Holding one bottle doesn't hit my arms at all. Also get the cobra mil-spec buckle upgrade. It's solid and strong.
This hip pack is well thought out and maximizes storage. I have only used it on a few adventures, one of which being an overnighter and it was amazing. So comfy on long days, holds a boat load of water for a hip pack, and has outside storage options for quick access. And the cobra buckle is as nice as it’s made out to be, definitely worth the upgrade. Best design of a hip pack I’ve come across. Can’t wait to take it on more adventures!
This is not the first hip pack I've had custom made, but it is definitely the last. I asked for a bit of special attention and was accommodated without issue. The fit and finish is simply amazing, unmatched workmanship in my opinion. Very comfortable carry and the water bladder design is the best I've seen. I can't wait to order my next piece.
Hand Made Small Batch
All San Util Packs are made my our small team of seamstresses and seamsters (bet you didn't know we were called that) in our Winter Park facility. Come check out the showroom and watch the process of bags being manufactured in the USA.
Art Collabs
Over the past couple years, we have had the pleasure of working with local artists on some art collabs. We get the art printed on the same outdoor tech fabric that we sew our normal bags out of.
Water resistance
All of our fabrics are water proof with the exception of waxed canvas. Because our bags are sewn, non of them are fully waterproof (albeit very very water resistant).
Hand Made Small Batch
All San Util Packs are made my our small team of seamstresses and seamsters (bet you didn't know we were called that) in our Winter Park facility. Come check out the showroom and watch the process of bags being manufactured in the USA.
Art Collabs
Over the past couple years, we have had the pleasure of working with local artists on some art collabs. We get the art printed on the same outdoor tech fabric that we sew our normal bags out of.
Water resistance
All of our fabrics are water proof with the exception of waxed canvas. Because our bags are sewn, non of them are fully waterproof (albeit very very water resistant).