OGIOOgio 122101_03 Black Dakar 3L Hydration Pack, One Size

UPDATE:See my photo? That’s my Ogio Dakar AFTER a high speed crash.In addition to sustaining a number of injuries, my one-piece leathers, boots, and helmet were completely destroyed. All top-of-the-line gear. The only two pieces of gear that survived to be worn another day were my Alpinestars gloves, and this backpack. It’s pretty crazy, but despite sliding on my back and side and then tumbling in the runoff dirt, the only damage to the pack was that the carbon fiber shell was scratched up. It otherwise looked Fine. Unbelievable.That was back in 2001, and I continued to use the pack regularly until a couple months ago, when the fabric holding one of the zipper pockets began to tear. Nothing too bad, but I wanted it repaired. Contacted Ogio to see if they could do the repair, and to my surprise they quickly sent me a brand new pack.Ogio customer service goes above and beyond, and this pack is simply stellar. So well made. It’s a 12L capacity and Holds a ton of gear—and this is coming from an OCD pack rat.The hydration bladder is the best I’ve ever used. Top loading for easy filling and drying, never had mold, always smells clean, water tastes good. It also has a unique plastic spine that keeps the bladder trim so it doesn’t take on an amorphous shape that could slosh around. The securing mechanism on top is bullet proof as well, using two levers that lock into place. Very well designed. The bite valve is excellent, and I like that it’s actuated by rotating the valve joint. That’s a good feature because if you put your pack on the ground, the elbow of the joint in the closed position usually prevents the bite valve from touching the pavement. I experimented with a lot of bite valves and went back to Ogio’s.My only issue to date really has to do with my riding style more than the Dakar itself. Relative to small hydration packs it’s slightly heavy. Probably no more so than other 12L packs. I’m going to continue using it for longer rides, but for a few hours of spirited canyon riding, will be getting a smaller, super low-profile pack—maybe 4-8 liters. I really only need 1-1.5 liters of water for a 4-5 hour ride in the canyons.If you like to pack a lot of essentials on your day-long rides, get this pack—you won’t regret it. Looks killer, too. By the way, no interference at all with the aero hump on my Dainese race leathers. Sitting high up feels more secure. The adjustability is great, and the motorcycle-specific quick release harness system is a game changer.Definitely a 5 star product with a lifetime warranty. Ogio rocks.——————-Original reviewIf you’re big, read this: This pack has two adjustment sizes. I was minutes away from returning it when I decided to play with strap connection points. Lo and behold it instantly fit. Later, I realized that a card on the product demonstrates this, but I don’t always read instructions for stuff like bags.I mention this first because I’ve found reviews of other Ogio hydration packs where people complained the straps were too small.I plan to write a longer, in-depth review when time affords, but in short: this hydration pack is awesome. I ride sportbikes in the canyons, and this pack is perfect. It’s bigger than I was expecting. In fact, I wanted something a bit smaller. The hydration kit (bladder and hose) is about as high quality as it gets.The bag has so many conveniences, and it carries weight well. I switched out the tubes with products from Osprey and Platypus. I also rigged it with neodymium magnets; one on the right strap, and the other on the tube. Cold liquid in the bladder remains cold by virtue of the insulation in the bladder pocket. The bag is pretty rugged, too.I have a Dainese Laguna Seca 4 one-piece suit with a large speed hump. The backpack comfortably fits as it sits lower on the back.Highly recommended.

I'm using this while riding my 2022 Triumph Speed Triple Motorcycle, so street riding. Great back for hauling my GoPro camera equipment and other misc items I take when riding. Unlike some backpacks that are heavy before you even put anything in them, this is fairly light weight, yet durable and well constructed. The hydration pack is a bonus for those hot days.

It’s a very comfortable piece of kit. Also it’s something beyond “ordinary” packs like camelback. The key is the very minimalist harness. The “button” is very good— and there are 3 of them, so multiple ways to put on and take off this bag. Also, no dangling straps etc. the bladder is quite a surprise. It’s sort of a bag that is closed shut with two latches. I thought for sure it would be a fail and was prepared to replace it with a more conventional one, but it is practical, leak proof and really easy to fill. I’m a total convert! One last point: the harness gives such a good fit you may wonder if or how it can fit. I wear the pack over an extra-large motorcycle jacket, and it fits great! The value of the “X”style straps is that they carry a load better than the usual straps. I’ve had several 100oz. Camel backs, but this Ogilo is way more comfortable.

I purchased this and it is very well made and thought out that can be seen right out of the box. I did return it and here is why. I am a taller person with a long torso and kind of a thick chest so for me it felt just a bit small but i suspect for most it would be a perfect fit as it does have a lot of adjustments. It was just barely outside the range of adjustment for me. But a very nice bag over all wish it would have fit just a bit better as it would have definitely been a Keeper. Good Luck, Stay safe,

Great pack while on my bike. Only used twice and the bladder now leaks around the seams.

Only four stars due to the very limited adjustments on the straps. I am a smaller guy and have the straps as tight as they can be. Also doesnt hold much in the compartments without being too stuffed. With that being said, it is VERY well made and the hydration part of the pack is much higher quality than previous units ive tried. I would highly recommend this product. Just keep in mind the slight concerns I listed above

I've had this bag for over 4 years and before i was my daily bag riding in 35 miles of Los Angeles 405 traffic (Each way) and had no issues, super comfortable on top of my riding jacket and held all my daily essentials. The last 2 years I've had it as a to go bag for the beach, travel and hiking and still is probably my favorite piece of equipment if i ever need storage. It's comfortable, easy to use with gloves and surprisingly holds alot of stuff

Definitely way more comfortable than other packs. Has built in cushions where the shoulder straps meet your ribs to help 1) comfort 2) increases stability. All the strap clips have the big easy to use clips so you can get to them even with gloves on. A nice feature I hope never to use: the straps can be completely removed from the rider side of the bag. So if you're in an accident, the bag can be separated from you without damaging the bag or injuring yourself further. Comes with a very nice water bladder and hose as well. Excellent price to quality ratio