Epic 10.3
Epic 10.3
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Perfect for half-day adventures, or those who simply don't need the larger size and capacity of the Epic 14.4. Click for Epic 10.3 review at The Radavist
All Epic 10.3 packs now come with Hydrapak bladders.
Features
- 10 liters of overall storage, 3 liter hydration capacity from included Hydrapak bladder.
- Low-profile lumbar design keeps the weight on your hips (and off your shoulders) and doesn't hit the back of your helmet while riding steep terrain or jumps.
- Industry-largest side pockets for easy one-handed access to ride essentials (phone, food, multi-tool, etc.) without removing the pack.
- Dual-purpose waist cinch secures the pack to your body and compresses pack contents for bounce-free descents.
- 3/4-zip large main compartment with separate area for hydration bladder makes stuffing oversize loads into the bottom of the pack easier.
- Top-zip secondary compartment for tool storage with divider and key clip. Large enough for high capacity MTB pumps and tubes.
- Low, wide, easy-fill Hydrapak hydration reservoir with quick-disconnect makes for easy cleaning, adding ice, etc.
- Magnet clip for securing bite valve to sternum strap.
- Minimalistic lash points on bottom for extra storage if needed.
- Oversized, durable YKK zippers and 210D nylon construction meant to handle all the dirt, sweat, sun and neglect you can throw at it. Made in a top-shelf factory that also makes outdoor gear for first responders.
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Helmet storage using shoulder straps.
- 1.5" wide waist strap for less pressure on your stomach.
- Soft, protected, tech pocket for fragile/small items.
- Velcro webbing keepers to minimize flappy excess material.
- Covered by our lifetime True North guarantee.
Fit
Our packs typically fit folks between 5'4" and 6'5". Near or below 5'4", particularly if you have a smaller frame, you may run out of adjustment room on the shoulder straps. Users slightly over 6'5" may be ok, depending on other dimensions (chest/torso size, etc.). We are happy to send you a free return label if it doesn't fit.
If you're close to the ends of our adjustment range, we have detailed fit videos available to give you the best shot of our packs fitting you.
Note: We are actively developing smaller strap sizes to accommodate those below 5'4", launching late-2026.
Love this pack - super comfortable to carry quite a bit of weight for long rides without interfering with movement. Gave it 3 stars because one shoulder strap is built about 1.5 inches longer that the other and it makes adjusting them even difficult.
Hey Kevin, thanks for letting me know. That's a manufacturing defect - they're rare but do happen sometimes. I'll send you an email right now and get you a replacement ASAP. -Ken
I ride in New Mexico, so having your back open in the warmer months seemed like a good idea. Well,I hated my hip pack because I was constantly having to pull it up when I was out of the saddle. I noticed someone wearing an arctos pack and asked them about it, then a few days later, two of my ride homies showed up wearing them. I was sold and am even more sold after riding with Arctos for a few weeks. I'd say my only complaint is that I'd like to see more pouches/straps for organizing your tools and whatnot in the main pouch. Other than that, it's a pretty great pack. On several hour rides i hardly noticed it and it stays put on the chunky stuff!
Outstanding quality, you can tell this is going to last forever. Very comfortable. This size is perfect for longer rides. I can fit a full bladder, multi tool, a couple of CO2 cartridges, plug kit, windbreaker, shock pump, and plenty of gels/food in the side pockets. I may pickup the smaller version for shorter rides, where you need all the fuel.
Excellent product! Fit and finish is great! If I have one suggestion its straps. I use it to commute 20 miles round trip to work and home. I need to wear my sweatshirt in the morning when its colder. In the afternoon it's to hot. I bought some luggage straps to secure my hoodie. It works, but i know your r&d people could come up with something cool. Still not a deal breaker.
I love everything about this pack. The one small nit I have is the bladder seems to heat up faster than my previous bladders. If theres's some way to insulate it, that'd be great.