Osprey Savu Lumbar Hydration Pack (2020 Model)

Carries everything you need for a short to medium length ride. Room for tools, snacks for you and your dog, two water bottles (or one and a bear spray) Add your wallet and cellphone to that photo too. The only small con (one star off) is that the hip tensioners on mine loosen a little requiring an adjustment once an hour or so - not remotely a deal breaker though. Great product.

I had a lumbar pack with just one giant zip pocket made of a very light ripstop. It served very well, but one giant pocket made it hard to get to the small items I like to carry (chapstick, small pocketknife, nail file, pen) because theyd wiggle to the bottom every time. I am doing a lot of hiking and biking these days, so being able to carry a water bottle is very important. I like to keep gatorade in my bottles, so a bladder isnt really the best choice. I debated between the Savu and the bladder model of similar size, and ultimately decided to get this one. I wanted more zip compartments or pockets so I could organize my things better. I tried the bag the first time yesterday on an all-afternoon mountain biking trip with the family. I was very pleased with how everything worked. I loaded it up with two smaller water bottles, 3 granola/clif bars, my keys, a tissue pouch, my wallet, chapstick, nail file, pocket knife, smartphone, a printed map, a pen. There was still room for more stuff if Id needed a multitool, for example. Throughout the day I was able to locate my things without difficulty and the weight on my belt area was no trouble. Everything felt very secure. I tested the bag with two very large water bottles--1 Liter each, that fit into an ordinary bike cage. They fit just fine into the pockets, though they were tall enough to touch my back near my shoulder blades while standing. If Id been bent over in riding position they probably wouldnt have touched me, but I didnt need that much gatorade. The smaller bottles stayed put in the snap pockets and never tried to slip through, even when riding over some rough stuff. Overall, very pleased with the performance of the bag. It does exactly what I wanted.

This is a well made and slightly expensive hydration pack but I read some reviews and gave it a shot, but sadly had to return it after a single use; the pack simply will not stay in place unless you tighten it to the point of being VERY uncomfortable. At one point it slipped low enough it caught on the tip of my saddle; NOT a good thing. So like I said, it’s well made, holds a decent amount of liquid, but not a hydration pack I can recommend.

A little bit bulky for your everyday run around but perfect for a Day hike or going out on a bike or roller skates

I bought this pack as an alternative to my backpack style hydration pack and have been extremely happy with it. My original intent was that I would use it for shorter rides, where me or my two kids might need an extra water bottle. I’ve found that this pack works really well even for those longer rides where I had originally thought I might need the backpack. Having the flexibility to share a bottle with other riders is really a big plus. The pack holds just the right amount of gear as well. For any given ride I have mine stocked with - small first aid kit - small air pump - multi tool - tire plugs and insertion tool - energy bloks and energy bar (side pockets are super easy to access while on the trail) - two water bottles - iPhone 11 - keys It fits well, stays in place even over rough sections of trail. The elastic straps that secure the top portion of each water bottle work really well. I don’t find myself thinking (or worrying) about the pack while riding. For my winter riding, I expect I’ll continue to use the backpack style. Primarily due to the additional storage capability for gloves, jackets etc... but for my spring and summer adventures the Osprey Savu has become my goto pack!

Great bag for a snack, water, & a few other items. I used it for hiking and shark tooth hunting at the beach. Paired with a couple 21oz Camelbak Podium bottles and it all worked.

This fit my needs for a small pack to hold water bottles, cell phone, keys and small first aid items while mountain biking and light hiking. It is a sturdy and well made pack. I especially like the water bottle holders as they are sturdy but also fold down if you are not carrying bottles. This makes the pack smaller overall when not carrying bottles.

Used it for a bike tour and it worked fantastically. I put my HydraPak Seeker in it and bought a magnetic clip for the tube so i could easily access it. Definitely worth it! Its also nice for short hikes or really any outdoor activities where you need to pack a few things. The hip belt is firm, which I love! My friend bought the 6L model from Osprey and the hip belt is not supportive (although she loves it), but I like the structure this one has. Two thumbs up!

My husband loves this pack. He goes riding in the mountain trails and says this pack is great!

Fits great, super comfy and just the size I needed for essential stuff while biking or light hiking