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Ortlieb Hip-Pack2


THE HP2 COMES in medium (4l, tested) and large (6l, 120$) sizes, has completely waterproof main compartment options and a zipped pocket Velcroed inside for your cash, phone or car keys.

The stiff hip belt has a drawstring bottle pouch and a zipped mesh tool/bar/gel pocket on each side too. It’s not as wraparound stable as some smaller, lower profile hip huggers but it’s reasonably secure for its size. The single big, padded back panel and airflow through the belt keep it impressively sweat free, and totally bombproof, high quality construction means it’s likely to last for years, which offsets the initial high price.

Price 105$ (medium)
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