Whirlpool Hip Pack - Stocked

$135.00

13 reviews

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PRODUCT INFO:

KEY FEATURES

  • Expandable Design
  • Comfortable Wing Design w/ Stretch Pockets
  • Malice Clip Attachment
  • 3 Internal Pockets w/ Key Loop
  • Magnet Buckle for Main
  • Hydration Bladder Hose Hole
  • Compression Straps for Knee Pads or Coat
  • Compatible w/ Bottle Holsters and Bladder
  • Upgrade Buckle Available

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

10.5" X 7.5" X 3.5"

PRODUCT WEIGHT

  • EPX200 - 335g

PRODUCT VOLUME

3.5L Expandable to 5L

MADE IN

USA - Winter Park Colorado

ABOUT THE PACK:

The Whirlpool Hip Pack - is the pack we wanted to be on the market but couldn’t find. It is an overstuff-able 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. 


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). Both the Black and Ranger Green come with orange liners and the Yellow comes with a Black liner. 

DETAILS
Volume: 3.5L - 5L (if you over stuff). 


The Base - Standard haul all roll top hip pack. 
Weight: 335g

The Race - Best for a day where you need water and some food / maybe knee pads or a chin bar, but don’t need much space past that. 
W/ 1.5L bladder and removable sleeve 
Weight: 488g

The Alpine - Best for days where you need water, but also the maximum internal space for coats, medical kits, food and anything else you might need on a big, cooler, alpine day. 
W/ 2 bottle holsters 
Weight: 422g

The Bikepacker - For the days where water capacity is the most important trait for a hip pack. 
W/ 2 bottle holsters, 1.5L bladder
Weight: 575g



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- If you want bottle holsters, add and customize them separately. 
- If you want a bladder and sleeve, add to the cart separately. 
- All packs ship standard with a side release buckle. If you want a Fidlock or Cobra Buckle, add them to your cart separately and we will swap them out for you. 

I'm still in the early days of its use, but Adam's claims about the pack - that it stays in place very securely, the large size and its stuffability - seem to hold water (incredibly lame pun only sort of intended). San Util seems to have had success creating something that distributes weight vertically - adding weight seems to weight the pack downward without making it want to pull away from my back. I have yet to see anything that would make me think the pack is prone to wear or any type of damage. Actually, quite the opposite: most of the time, this pack'll never experience the type of use that would take a toll. I'm 99% sure it would be just fine after being run over by a truck, and that remaining 1% is only because there's a chance the Fidlock closure or waist buckle could be crushed if the truck hit them just right. - Alicia Leggett (Pinkbike)

The amount of water this pack can comfortably carry alone makes it worth it to me. One major benefit is freeing up more room in a frame bag for food and supplies since the water weight isn’t a deal breaker on the lower back. My Whirlpool will be a go-to piece of gear on my upcoming adventures, and its simple design makes for a straightforward and worry-free experience. Fill up the bladder, toss in the items you want, stuff in an extra layer for good measure, and head out the door. - Josh Hicks (Bikepacking.com)

Customer Reviews

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Size color and quality!

I am really enjoying this waist pack, great at the park and great on the trail. The size and quality workmanship are superb! Enjoy supporting a small local company as well :-)

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Kevin Biek
High Quality Product

Bought the pack with the bladder and 2 bolsters. Just what I needed for longer trail rides while letting my back breathe! Great quality product and highly recommend it.

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Sean
Comfortable and functional

I mostly use this bag while running or on small park trips with my kids. It’s the perfect size to fit the essentials and keeps everything dry on rainy days. The padding against my back is soft and breathable, and the gaps between the straps and the body of the bag offer a nice amount of extra ventilation. The magnetic closure strap is surprisingly strong, and the loops on the front of the bag offer a ton of anchor points for lights, carabiners, etc. I love it.

Also, I got mine with a cobra clip closure, which I immediately fell in love with. It’s strong and easy to open/clasp. It just works well.

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Jackie Gregory
The whirlpool Hip Pack is Amazing!

Love my Whirlpool pack. Is great on the trails either biking or hiking. Carry’s water I need and any nutrition with the possibility for expanding to fit more(love that) Great quality bags and a great friendly company!

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Carli
Great versatile hip pack

Bought the yellow whirlpool off the rack and put a hydration pack in. Have loved this for short and long haul rides. Love the rolltop and how I can be as low profile or big as needed depending on what layers I need to peel off. Super comfortable and doesn’t rub or bounce.

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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.

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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.

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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).

Key features
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

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).