PNW Rover Hip Pack review

PNW's Rover Hip Pack is tough, well organised, well priced and with some really neat features. But there's one bit of the design I don't get on with so well.

Any questions get busy in the comments.
Cheers

Guy

[MTBTrailsAroundSurrey]

I have exactly the same issue with the ION Traze 3 hip pack re: side pockets - The fit and adjustability are brilliant, but the side pockets are way too small for anything other than loose jelly beans.

[shaun]

Have the Bontrager rapid pack - owned it for 3 years and its amazing for a light pack for 3-4 hour rides, one bottle in the bag one in the frame - perfect.

[maxlloyd]

I have a Camelback bumbag but just find it a little small especially with my phone so a little bit bigger is good.
This looks ideal but don't want it moving about much!

[flyjat]

Thanks for the review, which one do you like?

[alexcunliffe]

Are the press studs strong enough to hold a full water bottle when it's rattling around on the trail

[cliffsangelsphotography]

Have you tried the Lab Austere hip pack?

[mickm]

did you end up reviewing the ergon BA hip pack?

[sans_]

Is the water bottle holder easy to use? Do you have to force the bottle in?

[NDemanuele]

Nice Video!

I just received mine!

I have to say you're a little nit picky with all those keys! I would just carry the essential keys - it seems they will fit. However, I am a little concerned when you mentioned you need to hike up the pack when you're riding. I hope it's not too bad.

[scotti_wan_kenobi]

I put all my other keys etc. on a mini carabiner so that I can unclip them from my car key and leave them in the car.

[dit]

Such a bad design, as if they haven't done any testing before releasing it...
It's almost time for me to look for a new hip pack, but currently I see nothing getting close to Evoc Pro 3L (which has the only downside of not being waterproof).