These AREN'T Your Momma's Hip Packs

Topo Designs Mountain Hip Pack

Black Diamond Pursuit 6L Waist Pack

Allpa X 4L Hip Pack

Dakine Hot Lapse 5L

REI Trail 2

Patagonia Dirt Roamer

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Hey there! We’re Josh and Alisha, the creators of Terradrift, which is all about sustainable travel and adventure. That means travel tips, adventure guides, gear reviews, and a whole lot more. And all of it encourages you to explore responsibly. 'Cause we've just got the one planet, and since we like to get out there and enjoy it as often as possible both near and far, it's our responsibility to treat it with a little bit of respect. So lace up the ol' boots, grab your favorite pack, and wander on! #terradrift #wanderon #hippacks

[MotoVet]

I bought the osprey talon hip pack. It was awesome. But you have to tighten it up which o found limited my hip movement if it sat too low. Unfortunately, I had to return it. I wish it worked out

[fastlearner]

Love your enthusiasm! Review was so informative and thorough. Thanks for choosing products that are well made.

[victormelgar]

Not many reviews for the Topo Designs hip pack. Been looking to add one to my arsenal, currently use one that can fit a Nalgene & a instax camera inside bottle & unsure if the Topo would hold either one of those inside. Any help is really appreciated!

[michaelv]

I tried the BD Pursuit 6L waistpack and 15L backpack in SportsBasement today. I didn't even know I was looking for a new waistpack, but this 6L gem is it. I definitely like if more than the Patagonia one. My current hip bag is the Matador Freerain, which served me well in my recent trip to Bhutan, especially in the rain, but the extra room of a 6L plus the two bottle pockets might just replace my whole backpack. I need to think about this until Back Friday.
The 15L backpack was superb, but I think the 30L version is better suited, because you always want to have some extra room for snacks, sandwiches, etc. Between my Salomon XT15, Camelback Ocatane 25 and this BD Pursuit 30L I'd probably choose the BD30L, but I haven't bought it (yet)...

[KylieCrosland]

Found you video while comparing hip packs. Question, could the Patagonia dirt roamer be worn as a sling/ crossbody? Debating between it and the Cotopaxi allpa for hikes, soccer mom activities so much less “bouncy” but the water bottle pocket seems like a plus.

[michelewheldon]

Got something bigger. I need one to take the place of a day pack.

[AyuK-jmqo]

There is a new topo mountain hydro pack. Can you review that one?

[ulbushcrafting]

Came here for a gear review. Pretty 👍.
But, I have to deduct a point ( lol ), for pushing the “responsible” agenda.