The EVOC Hydro Pro 6 is a small volume hydration pack that includes a 1.5 liter hydration bladder and has a total volume of 6 liters with a retail price of 200 Canuck dollars. It's like a little mini pack that sits high on the rider’s back and has enough pockets for snacks, basic tools and space for a layer. A full flip out zippered front panel opens the pack and reveals the bladder pouch, a small mesh zippered compartment and key hook. Good sized chest pockets with dual access are found on each of the straps.

Most rides in the shoulder seasons I carry a lightweight layer, snacks, tools and an emergency blanket, and had no problem fitting that all in the Hydro Pro 6. ...The straps feature two decent sized zippered chest pockets and a second set of quick access pockets layered under the zipped pocket. The quick access pockets have open flaps and are more suited for quick snack grabs.

The zippered pockets are large enough to hold most phones, but I found that design a bit limiting for the larger-breasted population, since the straps are supposed to lie relatively flat against the body. For men and some women this is probably not an issue, but for anyone with a reasonable change in curvature over the front of the body, I found the flat object + round object interface a bit awkward and uncomfortable. Instead, I got into the habit of stashing my phone in the central bag compartment along with the water bladder if I didn’t have another workable clothing pocket.

The bag material is nice and light, and easily washes or wipes down. The wide straps are very comfortable and easily adjustable, with elastic bands under the arms to fit a wide range of body types. I had no chafing or rubbing issues. Two chest straps (one with a magnet to hold the hydration hose) keep the bag nice and snug and make for an adjustable fit. I had no issues with the bag sliding around or up my back and on long or chunky descents, it stayed put. I like how easily accessible my snacks are with the strap pockets, because snacks are life. No more spinning my hip pack around to access the goods.

I used the Hydro Pro 6 for mountain biking, hiking and skate skiing. It’s a very versatile pack for any activity where you require a small amount of space, some water and want to keep it light...

The EVOC Hydro Pro 6 is an excellent and comfortable minimalistic hydration solution with thoughtful design. I really like that it works well for other activities, I prefer my gear to show its value all year long.