🚲 Osprey Kitsuma 3 Women's Mountain Bike Hydration Backpack Review

I use it for long gravel rides, it has a fairly large chamber that may be too big for some but it fits me perfectly. I'm not tall and it doesn't seem massive on my back. Pros: Large hydration bladder, plenty of storage pockets and external/open pockets for easy access on the go, closer female fit, easier to fill than my camelback. .Cons: Slightly larger than the women's camelback vest, the little magnet that holds the spout won't stick

I don't know how this backpack does it but the weight is distributed so I don't have a ton of weight on my shoulders. I'm a fairly short woman, 5ft 2in tall. There are plenty of pockets and space for snacks. I took this twice on a hike and there was plenty of water. The two reasons this was a win are 1) I'm a dropsy and 2) I live in desert Arizona where you can easily need more water than you think.

I love this water set! I do 30 mile bike rides through the countryside, on dirt roads - water is enough for me and I've found the magnet holding the waterline works very well. So good that on one of my last rides - I got hit by a deer (it appeared out of nowhere and hit me from the side) - I didn't even stay on the bike! Damaged my bike and I but two things remained: my iPhone attached to my bike and the lines! Never came unmagnetized! I was very impressed!

I would give 3.5 stars if possible. Osprey has been around for a while and has a solid reputation. This hydration pack is very well built but IMHO completely redesigned/redesigned. I suspect there might be some patent infringement issues with the bladder design given the complexity of the fill system. In order to gain access to the bladder, you have to undo a lot of clamps. Also (again possible patent issue) the delivery tube cannot be detached from the bladder, making it cumbersome and…

As we are unable to do many of our usual summer activities due to Covid my family has been walking, running and cycling a lot more. I was tired of carrying a water bottle with me, so I took this one. It's amazing - it fits me (I'm 5ft 7in, I'm skinny), comfortable and I love that the hydration nozzle has a magnet so you can attach it directly to your chest strap. Capacity for me and my two children for a long bike ride or a walk. It's also fairly easy to fill, although you'll have to undo a…

I love this packaging! Literally nothing to complain about. This is great for women. Without the weight of the water the fit feels a bit poor but with the weight it hangs perfectly and I never felt like I was wearing a backpack while riding. It's so comfortable and breathable. The straps are light and comfortable. It has a great shape and hugs the back well; Even riding a narrow singletrack, I never felt like it would catch on. I appreciate the magnetic bite valve attachment on the chest that…

I would give 3.5 stars if possible. Osprey has been around for a while and has a solid reputation. This hydration pack is very well built but IMHO completely redesigned/redesigned. I suspect there might be some patent infringement issues with the bladder design given the complexity of the fill system. In order to gain access to the bladder, you have to undo a lot of clamps. Also (again possible patent issue) the delivery tube cannot be detached from the bladder, making it cumbersome and…

As we are unable to do many of our normal summer activities due to Covid my family is much more interested in hiking, walking and cycling. I was tired of carrying a water bottle with me, so I took this one. It's amazing - it fits me (I'm 5ft 7in, I'm skinny), comfortable and I love that the hydration nozzle has a magnet so you can attach it directly to your chest strap. Capacity for me and my two children for a long bike ride or a walk. It's also fairly easy to fill, although you'll have to…

I love this set! Literally nothing to complain about. This is great for women. Without the weight of the water the fit feels a bit poor but with the weight it hangs perfectly and I never felt like I was wearing a backpack while riding. It's so comfortable and breathable. The straps are light and comfortable. It has a great shape and hugs the back well; Even riding a narrow singletrack, I never felt like it would catch on. I appreciate the magnetic bite valve attachment on the chest that keeps…