![]() ![]() The padded mesh backing is perfect for soaking up sweat as you make your way up the mountain or around town. While being a normal-shaped bottle seems like a given, we didn’t find this feature on any of the other hip packs that come with water bottles. ![]() It can stand up on its own and fit in a cupholder for the ride home. Unlike the water bottle on the Osprey Talon 6 (our review below) or the Nathan TrailMix belt (our review below), the bottle on the Podium belt is a normal-shaped bottle. It’s a little difficult to put the bottle back once removed, but this will likely get easier over time as the fabric stretches slightly with use. We’d much prefer a bottle holder that is too tight than one that loses the water bottle while running or biking. This affordable pack (at $45, it’s priced in the middle of the range of packs we considered) comes with a water bottle that carries a little over 20 oz of liquid. It’s ideal for storing lighter jackets or other pieces of gear that you’ll notice if they’re gone. Front compression attachment systemĪnother unique aspect of this fanny pack is the compression system, located on the front of the pack. While the Tour works well as a hiking fanny pack, the strapette shoulder strap creates more usage options for the pack, turning it into a backpack with a racer back. The strapettes (Mountainsmith’s term for an adjustable strap that turns the lumbar pack into a backpack) are sold separately, but at $28, I think it’s worth the money to purchase one. I really liked that there were two, because you can carry two water bottles and even a Camelbak if needed for longer treks in the wilderness. There are two water bottle pockets that are on each side of the pack, with adjustable bungee cords to help secure the bottles. Behind the pocket there is also an additional pocket that you could also stick your wallet into or some other slightly larger item. This pocket is located directly on the right hand side of the waist belt.This pocket is ideal for storing keys and is also ideal for storing a cell phone or snack bar. The urge to fill The Tour is a minor issue that you just have to be aware of as you mindfully pack for your next adventure. If you are the type of person who has to fight the urge to fill every pocket and pouch up with stuff, consider how extra items will change the weight of the pack during a longer excursion. Since one of the most attractive aspects of this pack is all of the pocket space, one issue that could come up with the Tour is the urge to fill it. Many reviewers expressed that they appreciated many needs this pack could meet. ![]() What’s attractive about this pack is its versatility: you can use it for biking, a quick hike, or in lieu of a briefcase in casual business environments or diaper bag (it’s the same size as many bags marketed as “diaper bags” and Mountainsmith’s website touts that the Tour makes a good diaper bag). The Tour is also in the Top 3 bestselling waistpacks at REI. For those hikers who prefer a hands-free hiking experience, hate to have a heavy pack pressing on their back, or prefer a lumbar pack that sits behind instead of in front, the Mountainsmith would be ideal for you. The Tour is recommended by Gear Junkie, Wired, and UpgradedPoints with accolades for its use in both the backcountry and as a travel fanny pack (see Sources). I found the Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack to be a fantastic alternative to a regular backpack-and especially great as a multi-use product. N/a (read a review saying it's water resistant? and in the article you say it's waterproof material.but it's not listed in the site.) I've changed this to say water resistant Water resistant material/PU coated water resistant zipper Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack ![]()
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