Whirlpool Hip Pack - Stocked
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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 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.
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 :-)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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).