{"id":2004852,"date":"2026-06-22T17:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2004852"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:11:00","slug":"arctos-swift-pack-pairs-a-hip-pack-with-a-backpack-for-performance-that-outweighs-unconventional-looks-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2004852","title":{"rendered":"Arctos Swift pack pairs a hip pack with a backpack for performance that outweighs unconventional looks [Review]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-1170x780.jpeg\" alt=\"The Arctos Swift 6.2 hydration pack\" class=\"wp-image-722056 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07344-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos: Travis Reill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a hip pack or a backpack person? Or do you fall somewhere in between, wanting the secure fit of a backpack without the sweat and overheating it brings? Summer rides are hot, and keeping your back and shoulders free is generally more comfortable. But, no matter how awesome a hip pack is, I have yet to find one that rides as securely as a backpack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its unconventional look, Arctos seems to have the solution. Arctos sent me their Swift 6.2 pack at the beginning of spring, and I\u2019ve put it through its paces since.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<h3 id=\"h-arctos-swift-hip-pack-key-specs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arctos Swift hip pack key specs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6L size, 2L bladder \/ fits riders 5\u20194\u2033 to 6\u20195\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Price: $159.99<\/li>\n<li>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/arctospacks.com\/products\/swift-6-2\" id=\"https:\/\/arctospacks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arctos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"722053\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%20780%201170&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-780x1170.jpeg\" alt=\"A person wearing a helmet and a blue athletic shirt stands with their back to the camera, adjusting a light-colored backpack with multiple compartments over their shoulders. The background features green foliage and tall grass, indicating an outdoor setting suitable for biking or hiking.\" class=\"wp-image-722053 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-780x1170.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07337-600x900.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"722055\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%20780%201170&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-780x1170.jpeg\" alt=\"A man with a beard is standing outdoors, wearing a helmet and a hydration backpack. He is dressed in a short-sleeve blue shirt and dark shorts, surrounded by greenery and tall grass. The background includes a pathway and shrubs, suggesting a mountainous or trail setting.\" class=\"wp-image-722055 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-780x1170.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07341-600x900.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Most hip packs, even when snug, ride down. The shoulder straps keep the Swift pack sitting high.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-it-looks-unconventional-but-it-is-so-comfortable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It looks unconventional, but it is so comfortable<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it a backpack? Is it a hip pack? Is it somehow both? The Arctos Swift 6.2 pack is essentially all of those things, which is potentially why Arctos refers to their products as \u201cpacks,\u201d rather than \u201chip packs\u201d or \u201cbackpacks.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-9867ee86d41450e39aa01e33af42492a singl-content\" id=\"singl-9867ee86d41450e39aa01e33af42492a\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the Arctos Swift is undoubtedly somewhere between a hip pack and a backpack, which definitely turns some heads. The hybrid look leaves many asking, \u201cWhy not just get a backpack?\u201d Personally, I haven\u2019t ridden with a backpack for years. They are hot and leave my back drenched with sweat. I\u2019ll always opt for a large hip pack for big adventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-1170x780.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up of a light-colored backpack with a logo and visible dirt marks, resting against a tree branch. The backpack features dark accents, zippers, and a geometric design on the front.\" class=\"wp-image-722031 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07300-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two large zipper pockets on the front, two zipper pockets on the side, with two mesh pockets directly on top of them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, hip packs aren\u2019t perfect. While I\u2019ve had quite a few hip packs that have worked well, I have never used one that stays as secure as a backpack does. This seems to be the same line of thinking at Arctos and the design of their \u201cpacks.\u201d We essentially see a very traditional-looking, albeit large, hip pack with mesh backpack straps attached.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hands down, the Arctos Swift is the most comfortable pack I\u2019ve used. I believe that much, if not all, of this comfort is due to how secure the pack is. It doesn\u2019t move or shift like a traditional hip pack, which can lead to fatigue and discomfort over time. And yes, you will get some sweating around the straps, but they are so well-ventilated that it is nowhere near the sweaty-back days of riding with a backpack.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-46e69816948d64a4ec12e2a695a2c07e singl-content\" id=\"singl-46e69816948d64a4ec12e2a695a2c07e\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-1170x780.jpeg\" alt=\"A variety of outdoor gear is displayed on a wooden stump, including a beige Arctos Swift backpack, a black 7Mesh item, a multi-tool, a compass, a snack, sunglasses, and a small electronic device. The background features green grass and a natural setting, suggesting a hiking or camping environment.\" class=\"wp-image-722035 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07305-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snacks, tools, pump, jacket\u2026I never felt pressed for space with the Swift pack, even with 2L of water on board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-a-lot-of-room-for-big-rides\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A lot of room for big rides<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arctos Swift 6.2 pack is an easy go-to for big adventures. Arctos dubs the Swift as a 6-liter pack, with two of those liters saved for the included water bladder. A quick side note: In some instances, bladders for a \u201chydration pack\u201d are sold separately. I think that is dumb. I appreciate Arctos includes a bladder with the pack; this is how it should be. As far as bladders go, this one seems high-quality, and I have not experienced any leaks or issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With four liters of storage space remaining, the Swift pack can hold quite a bit. I easily fit a windbreaker jacket, multitool, flat tire kit, snacks, phone, keys, and a wallet in my pack, usually with room to spare.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"722034\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-1170x780.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up view of an open hydration pack featuring a clear water reservoir and a tube ready for use. The pack&apos;s exterior is light-colored with dark accents and features adjustable straps, with the background showing blurred pine tree branches, suggesting an outdoor setting.\" class=\"wp-image-722034 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07302-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"722040\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-1170x780.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up of a hydration bladder labeled &quot;ARCTOS&quot; resting on a white backpack, with a hose attached. The background shows rocky terrain under bright sunlight.\" class=\"wp-image-722040 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07323-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main body of the pack has two large zippered compartments, each internally divided into separate pockets. The largest compartment houses the bladder, which has a detachable hose that is looped in along the shoulder straps and secures magnetically at the chest. In my opinion, the bladder system works well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"722039\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%20780%201170&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-780x1170.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up view of a light-colored backpack with a partially unzipped pocket, revealing a smartphone inside. The backpack is resting on a rocky surface, with a white helmet in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-722039 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-780x1170.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07322-2-600x900.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"722038\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%20780%201170&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-780x1170.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up image of a light-colored outdoor backpack featuring a logo and a car key attached to a keyring clipped onto a strap. The backpack shows signs of wear, with some dirt visible on the fabric. The background includes a natural rocky surface.\" class=\"wp-image-722038 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-780x1170.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07320-2-600x900.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The pack offers plenty of practical storage. The side zipper pockets are perfect for storing your phone, and easy to access.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each side of the Swift pack has a large zipper pocket \u2014 great for storing a phone \u2014 along with a nearly-as-large mesh pocket. Both are easy to access, with the mesh pocket being a great place to stash a snack bar or gummies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-a16f07a92dfe2d75d15d70858eb557e1 singl-content\" id=\"singl-a16f07a92dfe2d75d15d70858eb557e1\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the pockets, Arctos added loops on the pack and straps to secure additional items, such as a helmet. I didn\u2019t use these as the helmet stays on my head, even during a climb, and there is so much room inside that I didn\u2019t need the additional outside storage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5304\" height=\"3976\" data-id=\"722045\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%205304%203976&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up of a hand holding a hydration tube connector, showcasing the attachment to a backpack&apos;s drinking system. The background features blurred greenery, indicating an outdoor setting.\" class=\"wp-image-722045 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited.jpeg 5304w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited-750x562.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited-1170x877.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07318-2-edited-600x450.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5304px) 100vw, 5304px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5304\" height=\"3976\" data-id=\"722044\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%205304%203976&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up view of a gray flexible pipe or tubing resting on a textured rock surface, with a connection point visible and a small clear section at one end. The background features a natural rock texture with variations in color and pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-722044 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited.jpeg 5304w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited-750x562.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited-1170x877.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07317-2-edited-600x450.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5304px) 100vw, 5304px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">While drinking from a bladder hose may not be my preference, Arctos\u2019 system works well. The hose magnetically attaches to the chest strap and has an on\/off valve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-my-biggest-gripe-isn-t-necessarily-arctos-fault\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My biggest gripe isn\u2019t necessarily Arctos\u2019 fault<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once I realized how secure and comfortable the Swift pack was, I quickly got over my hesitation regarding appearance. But, there is another aspect of the pack that I didn\u2019t get along with: I don\u2019t like hydration packs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hate trying to suck water through a hose while I\u2019m breathing heavy. It\u2019s more work and adds to my exhaustion. But I absolutely recognize that this is a \u201cme\u201d problem, not an Arctos problem.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-f5afb0cf3a1455c993261cb153f34478 singl-content\" id=\"singl-f5afb0cf3a1455c993261cb153f34478\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5226\" height=\"3917\" data-id=\"722043\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%205226%203917&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-722043 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited.jpeg 5226w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited-750x562.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited-1170x877.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07324-2-edited-600x450.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5226px) 100vw, 5226px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Absolutely zero leaks during the entire test time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, I\u2019m a water bottle guy. While I understand the convenience of water on the fly, most of the time I don\u2019t mind stopping for a second to get a drink and take in the view. And unless I want to remove the bladder completely and have two bottles sticking out the top, Arctos doesn\u2019t offer a water bottle option for the Swift pack. I\u2019ve used other hydration packs before that also included traditional water bottle holders, and I would have loved to see that on the Swift. If that were the case, I would have ditched the bladder and benefited from the full potential of six liters of storage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m also someone who puts electrolyte mix in my water bottles. In my experience, it is a chore rinsing out any bladder and something I just frankly don\u2019t want to deal with. I drank straight water when using the Arctos Swift.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-1170x780.jpeg\" alt=\"The Arctos Swift 6.2 pack\" class=\"wp-image-722029 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07299-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-performance-should-outweigh-looks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance should outweigh looks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially on big rides, I really liked how the Arctos Swift pack performed. Yes, it definitely has an unconventional look, and if I\u2019m being honest, it\u2019s one I wasn\u2019t necessarily thrilled about. But, when you\u2019re 15 miles, 3,000 feet, and halfway into a backcountry ride, who the hell cares what it looks like?<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-1335350fe29bb417902c53f4d3c7ceb4 singl-content\" id=\"singl-1335350fe29bb417902c53f4d3c7ceb4\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeff had a similar take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/crankbrothers-trail-speed-lace-vent-clipless-mtb-shoes-keep-your-feet-cool-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crankbrothers Trail Speed Lace Vent<\/a> shoes he just reviewed. Ultimately, he noted that, especially where he lives, a well-ventilated shoe in the summer outweighs any qualms over the looks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I agree. Obviously, there is going to be some fashion faux pas line that we decide we don\u2019t want to cross. But for me, the Arctos Swift pack doesn\u2019t cross that line, and its comfort and performance, even with a bladder system, far outweigh its unconventional look.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;background: #f1f1f1;max-width: 800px;margin: 0 auto 25px auto\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 5px 0\">Share your Arctos Swift hip pack review<\/h3>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px;margin-bottom: 15px\">Tried it? 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The backpack is hanging on a tree branch, surrounded by greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-722032 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MTB07301-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-pros-and-cons-of-arctos-swift-hip-pack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of Arctos Swift hip pack<\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"h-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incredibly comfortable and secure<\/li>\n<li>Easily stores everything you need<\/li>\n<li>Highly ventilated mesh backpack straps<\/li>\n<li>Well thought-out bladder system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although ventilated, you\u2019ll still get sweaty where the straps are<\/li>\n<li>No compartments to hold water bottles<\/li>\n<li>The look will dissuade some before they even try it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-bottom-line\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arctos Swift 6.2 pack may not be what I reach for on my everyday, shorter trail rides, but it is an easy go-to for longer, backcountry adventures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-caf591e2b42b1a4cbf90b7fbe0309a04 singl-content\" id=\"singl-caf591e2b42b1a4cbf90b7fbe0309a04\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;!&#8211;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Related articles<\/h4>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 30px\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tjQuery(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tpostpayloads._7df0b181616bfd4dfc99e17f556f4128 = {&#8220;ids&#8221;:&#8221;253200,290461,719640,660678&#8243;,&#8221;posts_per_page&#8221;:null,&#8221;offset&#8221;:0,&#8221;style&#8221;:&#8221;4up&#8221;};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tpostcounter._7df0b181616bfd4dfc99e17f556f4128 = {start: 0, step: 0, end: 0};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"background: #fff\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-md-3 st_archive_4up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/henty-enduro-2-0-is-a-low-slung-backpack\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201%201&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/jmp-last-750x500.png\" alt=\"A mountain biker is mid-jump over a small rock formation along a wooded trail, surrounded by leaf-strewn ground and bare trees, with light snow falling in the scene.\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"st_archive_tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/?gear=hydration\">Hydration Packs<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"st_archive_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/henty-enduro-2-0-is-a-low-slung-backpack\/\">The Henty Enduro 2.0 Pack Is A Low-Slung Backpack for Mountain Biking<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-md-3 st_archive_4up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/sierra-designs-flex-lumbar-is-one-massive-hip-pack-review\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201%201&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sierra_designs_hip_pack-1-1-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a black cycling pack while seated on a blue bike, with a background of grassy terrain. 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