Ladies: Why You’ll Love the CamelBak L.U.X.E.
Megan Ross August 1, 2008
It was painful to watch my M.U.L.E. die. We’d spent six years together—biking, hiking, skiing—and the M.U.L.E. schlepped it all, from spare tubes to arm warmers to cans of PBR. But when the last zipper broke and no amount of washing could erase its stench, I knew it was over. Still, I hoped safety pins might keep it intact for a few more rides…
My fiancé had been watching my pathetic display of loyalty to this stinky, disintegrating day pack and decided to take action. For my birthday, he surprised me with a new CamelBak: the L.U.X.E. “It’s the women’s-specific version of the M.U.L.E.,” he said, grinning. He could tell from the way my face lit up that he’d done well.
After only one ride, I understood why the L.U.X.E. is dubbed “the women’s mountain bike pack by which all others are judged.” Here are five reasons why you’ll love it:
- Curved, narrow shoulder straps. I have a smaller torso than most guys, so I appreciate the LUXE’s close-set shoulder straps. Even better, the straps are designed to follow the contours of a woman’s body (i.e.: they don’t squash your chest).
- Higher sternum strap for greater stability, with a woman’s body in mind.
- MP3 player pocket located just behind the neck for easy access. The fleece-lined pouch is also perfect for a digital camera, and is protected from the elements by a weatherproof zipper.
- Cargo Space. Like the M.U.L.E., the L.U.X.E. has a 100-ounce bladder and 500 cubic inches of cargo room. With two zippered pouches for dry storage and two open compartments for easy access, I have space to carry all I need for a full day’s ride in any climate.
- Cool color scheme. The black/beetroot is just plain sexy (also comes in blue/silver and brindle/silver). CamelBak added reflective piping on the outer pack for greater visibility at night.
Other posts & articles from Megan Ross
- 3 Must-Haves for Night Riding Season - August 7th, 2008
- 3 Easy Upgrades for Faster, Safer Downhilling - July 24th, 2008
- Mental Tricks for Mountain Bikers - July 19th, 2008
- Remember Your First Mountain Bike Ride? - July 12th, 2008
- New to Mountain Biking? Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started - July 10th, 2008
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Its always rough to lose a favorite piece of equipment, but props to the fiance for taking the sting out. It s ounds like an awesome pack!
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