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Epic 14.4

Epic 14.4

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$159.99 USD
$159.99 USD
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Everything we wanted in a mountain bike backpack. Perfect for half-day rides to all-day epics and multi-day bikepacking excursions. Our flagship pack and larger version of the Epic 10.3. Click for Pinkbike and NSMB reviews.

Features

  • 14 liters of total storage, 4 liter hydration capacity from included 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.  Large enough for high capacity MTB pumps and tubes.
  • Low, wide, easy-fill hydration reservoir with quick-disconnect and large threaded opening makes for easy cleaning, adding ice, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Specs

  • Main body dimensions: 12" x 12" x 6.5"
  • Main material: 210D Ripstop Nylon
  • Weight including bladder assembly: 1142g / 2.5lb

Fit

Unisex fit. Torso fit range: 15" - 23"

To measure torso, measure vertically along the side of your body (where your arms fall).  The vertical distance between the topmost part of your pelvis bone and the location on your shoulder where a backpack strap is worn is your torso fit measurement.

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Lumbar Pack Fit Guide

Wear it LOW - just above the widest part of your hips, below your waist.  While riding, the bottom of the pack should be just a few inches above your saddle in the back.

To get the fit:

  1. Let the shoulder strap adjustment all the way out, situate the pack just above your hips and below your waist, and cinch the waist strap.
  2. Cinch the shoulder/sternum straps just enough to keep the pack from moving around too much on descents. 

The goal here is to get all of the weight on your hips and off your shoulders and back. When you're standing, the shoulder straps should be loose enough that you can lift them off your shoulders a couple inches.

Customer Reviews

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Steve
The pack is everything it is advertised to be

The pack is everything it is advertised to be. The water bladder was larger than I expected and there is tons of storage. I've used it on four rides so far and have no complaints!

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Clayton

Very thoughtful design. There are details you dont fully apprecite until you really get into using it. I don’t usually like to ride with anything on me but the versitily, comfort, and ventelation on this pack make for a good ride. Using the side pockets without having to unclip the pack is a game changer.

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Russ
Great pack for MTB riders who seek convenience and comfort

Great pack. I’ve got prob half dozen and this one is now my favorite. Shift the weight to your waste with the shoulder straps there to take really whatever amount you want. I tighten and loosen just based on what I’m feeling and it moves the weight either on my back or off.

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Larrabee Vancouver_Is.
Way, way better than I expected! Da bomb.

Based on a review article on NSMB.com, I decided to take a chance on this product.

I’ve never come across a pack of any description built as ruggedly. It seems like it would survive multiple passes through an industrial wood chipper and come out smiling. Special Forces, seeing this puppy, may well experience gear-envy.

I cannot over-emphasize how well this thing is built to LAST: stitching, straps, buckles, zippers and textiles. Twenty years’ of weekly (use or more) seems absolutely likely to leave this thing unfazed.

I don’t think the review did the pack justice. It doesn’t seem weird at all and it wears with great comfort.

It’s like the proverbial stone axe: it simply works, and will do so for almost forever. Seriously, this thing is heavy-duty. Just try to wear it out!

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SteviePee
Great pack

Great pack, can hold all the necessary tools, spare parts and essentials and plenty of water.

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