walter
Fourth Party
I recently retired my 7 y/o Camelbak MULE in favor of a just released Ergon bag. The BD2 is the larger of the two Ergon bags available, allowing for a 100oz bladder and 15L of cargo space. As a reference, the Mule is only 9L and the Camelbak Hawg is a little over 13L, so this bag has tons of room.
The pack consists of two parts, the bag and lower frame section, and the shoulder harness. The bag itself opens in the front from top to bottom, exposing a huge area inside that has two deep nylon pockets, one zip up compartment for keys, a large pocket to hold a water bladder as well as a large compression strap. On the outside of the bag there are two more mesh pockets and one more zip up pocket. All this plus another compression strap and a tuck away rain cover.
On the bottom of the bag is a heavy duty plastic "skeleton" which wraps around your waist securing the bag. The shoulder harness attaches to the top of the bag via a swiveling joint that A) allows a small space so the bag isn't resting on your back, and B) allows the bag to move with your body. The shoulder harness is also adjustable as to where you attach it to the bag, allowing a bit more of a custom fit.
I have logged some miles with my new bag and I have to say I am really happy with it. As with all Ergon products, its designed for the good of your body. This bag sits a little lower on your back and with the "Skeleton" the weight of the bag is evenly distributed, creating a bit more comfort. On the trails you almost forget the bag is there and as you whip through the woods it stays right where it should. No shifting to the left or right in turns and no sliding up your back on the descents.
One complaint I have is that since it sits a little lower on my back than my old bag, the tube from my bladder doesn't come out as far as it used to, which is really no big deal. Another drawback is the price. Its quite pricey and doesn't include a bladder. However, it is extremely well made and so far seems to perform much better than my old bag.
Here's a link for a little more info, check it out
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/m...sories/2008-ergon-bd2-m-pack-4646.1979.0.html
The pack consists of two parts, the bag and lower frame section, and the shoulder harness. The bag itself opens in the front from top to bottom, exposing a huge area inside that has two deep nylon pockets, one zip up compartment for keys, a large pocket to hold a water bladder as well as a large compression strap. On the outside of the bag there are two more mesh pockets and one more zip up pocket. All this plus another compression strap and a tuck away rain cover.
On the bottom of the bag is a heavy duty plastic "skeleton" which wraps around your waist securing the bag. The shoulder harness attaches to the top of the bag via a swiveling joint that A) allows a small space so the bag isn't resting on your back, and B) allows the bag to move with your body. The shoulder harness is also adjustable as to where you attach it to the bag, allowing a bit more of a custom fit.
I have logged some miles with my new bag and I have to say I am really happy with it. As with all Ergon products, its designed for the good of your body. This bag sits a little lower on your back and with the "Skeleton" the weight of the bag is evenly distributed, creating a bit more comfort. On the trails you almost forget the bag is there and as you whip through the woods it stays right where it should. No shifting to the left or right in turns and no sliding up your back on the descents.
One complaint I have is that since it sits a little lower on my back than my old bag, the tube from my bladder doesn't come out as far as it used to, which is really no big deal. Another drawback is the price. Its quite pricey and doesn't include a bladder. However, it is extremely well made and so far seems to perform much better than my old bag.
Here's a link for a little more info, check it out
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/m...sories/2008-ergon-bd2-m-pack-4646.1979.0.html
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