DAKINE

Hot Laps Stealth Hip Pack

Excellent low profile hip pack

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This hip pack is hardly noticeable while riding. I use if for shorter rides and usually just carry a bottle on my bike then put my phone, keys, multi-tool, and maybe a gel or two in this pack. So I haven't used it to carry a second water bottle yet, but with the items mentioned it's like having nothing extra on. This works great for me, because I don't like having a phone loose in a pocket, even a zip pocket, while mountain biking.

Waist Strap 42" Fully Extended

They should really give the waist size range on these types of bags. Have all kinds of of backpacks with waist straps. I'm no where near the limit on those. Having a 36" waist, I still have a just a little space left on the Stealth. No judgement, I no some others will not. Stay away from the Hot Laps 1L. I would assume all other Dakine Hot Laps Liter versions are on the slim fit side until they list the actual waist size. Returning the 1L, the strap was right at 36", which made it too tight. Honestly, if your waist is bigger than 36" I'd stay away from the Stealth as well. That said the stealth will be a great bag that will ride under or over my jersey or random shirt and hold my flat kit, tube, and Co2 canisters as well as wallet, keys and such. Too bad more people won't be able to use it.