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Every industry has iconic brands that pretty much everyone knows about. If you ask a rider to name a leading dirt bike exhaust brand, they’ll likely say FMF. Ask the same about handlebars and you’ll probably hear Renthal or Pro Taper. I also encounter brands that make really good stuff, but for any number of reasons, just aren't well known. One such brand is USWE Sports, a Swedish manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance hydration packs for the moto, mtb, snow, and running sports. Interestingly enough, you just might have experienced a USWE product, as they made packs for popular moto brands such as Leatt, MSR, and Fly Racing. Action Pack, NOT Backpack! So, what's the "secret sauce" that USWE bakes into its action packs that makes them especially good for us dirt bike guys? At the heart of USWE hydration packs is NDM (No Dancing Monkey ?) technology. It’s a goofy visual for their award winning, patented 4-point suspension harness and buckle system that allows the pack to form fit very snug against your body, virtually stopping pack bounce in rough terrain, while maintaining comfort, freedom-of-movement & breathing capacity. This sounds like a simple enough task, but it’s taken many iterations and thousands of sweaty riding hours to get USWE action packs to this level of performance. Even the bladder itself has design elements that work in concert with their patented harness to minimize and control pack movement. Here's a short video that demonstrates NDM tech (harness demo @ 1:12). From the Swedish Horse's Mouth Recently I caught up with Karl-Johan Engdahl, USWE Co-Founder and Business Development & Marketing Director for a few questions: TT: The USWE name... What’s the backstory there? Something interesting in Swedish? TT: USWE has been in the hydration pack game for over a decade. What accomplishment are you guys most proud of? TT: Amazing riders like Colton Haaker, Cody Webb, Taylor Robert, Billy Bolt, and Alfredo Gomez are USWE sponsored. How much of a role do they play in shaping USWE product development and design? TT: At least in the US, you can walk into most big box stores and pick up a hydration pack for pretty cheap. Why are some riders still spending more money on USWE hydration packs? TT: Where can we expect to see USWE this year in terms of events & series? TT: The floor is yours Karl. What else do you want riders to know about USWE and its products? USWE Athlete, Billy Bolt @billybolt57 USWE wants to get their action packs in the hands of riders because they're confident that once tried, they'll be a convert. Stay tuned for a USWE product giveaway that we'll be hosting before the end of the year. They'll be giving away a bunch of action packs to lucky Thumpertalk Community Members! Maybe you'll be one of them? ? USWE 2019 Action Pack Line-Up NDM HARNESS - INCL. IN ALL USWE ACTION PACKS (EX. H1) Race Suspension - NDMTM patented technology 4-point stretch harness that supports max breathing capacity and freedom to move Solo-buckle secure system makes it easy to take on/off the pack even while wearing gloves Ergonomic shoulder and chest straps with dual-loop Velcro multi size function 100% bounce free in action ZULO HIPBELT SERIES - NEW Available on-line end of October. In stores sometime December 2018. ZULO 2 SUPERLIGHT RACE HYDRATION HIPBELT 1.0L/35oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder Magnet tube clip 2L total cargo capacity Organizer pocket: keeps your tools and gear in safe position Size: Multi size adjustable: S-XL, Adult Light mesh back panel LED-light attachment points: Front and back Colors: Carbon Black, Crazy Yellow ZULO 4 Will be announced soon.. OUTLANDER PACK SERIES NEW! Available ONLINE end of October. In STORES during December 2018. Will be our Moto head product. Single color options. OUTLANDER 2 SUPERLIGHT RACE HYDRATION PACK 1.5L/50oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder 2L total cargo capacity Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult High-ventilated shoulder straps with foam pads Light mesh back panel LED-light attachment points: Front and back Brace compatible Colors: Carbon Black, Crazy Yellow OUTLANDER 3 RACE HYDRATION PACK W. ON/OFF ORGANIZER 1.5L/50oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder 2 + 1L (3L) total cargo capacity On/Off organizer pocket Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult High-ventilated shoulder straps with foam pads Light mesh back panel LED-light attachment points: Front and back Brace compatible Colors: Carbon Black, Crazy Yellow OUTLANDER 4 HARD ENDURO HYDRATION PACK W. LARGE HYDRATION CAP. 2,5L/85oz Hydrapak Shape-ShiftTM hydration bladder (open baffle 3,0L/100oz) w. Plag-n-Play 4L total cargo capacity Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult High-ventilated shoulder straps with foam pads Light mesh back panel Brace compatible Colors: Carbon Black, Crazy Yellow OUTLANDER 9 ADVENTURE HYDRATION PACK W. LARGE HYDRATION CAP. 3,0L/100oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder Bladder compression sleeve: keeps bladder in fixed position 9L total cargo capacity Organizer pocket: keeps your tools and gear in safe position Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 45cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult High-ventilated shoulder straps with foam pads Light mesh back panel Brace compatible Colors: Carbon Black, Crazy Yellow RANGER PACK SERIES Available NOW RANGER 3 RACE HYDRATION PACK W. ON/OFF ORGANIZER 1.5L/50oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder w. Plug-n-Play 2 + 1L (3L) total cargo capacity On/Off organizer pocket Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult Light mesh back panel Brace compatible Colors: Black/Black, Orange/Black, Blue/Black RANGER 4 HARD ENDURO HYDRATION PACK W. LARGE HYDRATION CAP. 2,5L/85oz Hydrapak Shape-ShiftTM hydration bladder (open baffle 3,0L/100oz) w. Plug-n-Play 4L total cargo capacity Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult Light mesh back panel Brace compatible Colors: Black/Black, Orange/Black, Blue/Black Giving the USWE Ranger 9 a shot - Withlacoochee National Forest, FL RANGER 9 ADVENTURE HYDRATION PACK W. LARGE HYDRATION CAP. 2,5L/85oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder w. Plug-n-Play Bladder compression sleeve: keeps bladder in fixed position 9L total cargo capacity Organizer pocket: keeps your tools and gear in safe position Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 45cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult Light mesh back panel Brace compatible Colors: Black/Black, Orange/Black, Blue/Black PATRIOT 9L PACK Available NOW PATRIOT 9 ADVENTURE HYDRATION PACK W. LARGE HYDRATION CAP., QUICK STASH POCKET & ARMOR ATTACHMENT 2,5L/85oz Hydrapak Shape-ShiftTM hydration bladder (open baffle 3,0L/100oz) w. Plug-n-Play Bladder compression sleeve: keeps bladder in fixed position 9L total cargo capacity Organizer pocket: keeps your tools and gear in safe position Quick stash pocket and attachment points for gear Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) Dim: H: 45cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult Light mesh back panel Brace compatible Colors: Camo, Chili Red TANKER 16L PACK Available NOW TANKER 16 ADVENTURE PACK – HYDRATION COMPATIBLE ▪ Hydration compatible ▪ 16L total cargo capacity ▪ Organizer pocket: keeps your tools and gear in safe position ▪ Water resistant media pocket (W 8.5cm x D 16cm) ▪ Dim: H: 50cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm ▪ Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult ▪ Light mesh back panel ▪ Brace compatible ▪ Colors: Black/Black, Orange/Black, Blue/Black XC PACK SERIES Available NOW XC ELITE LIGHT HYDRATION PACK ▪ 1.5L/50oz Hydrapak EliteTM hydration bladder ▪ 2L total cargo capacity ▪ Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm ▪ Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult ▪ Light mesh back panel ▪ Brace compatible ▪ Colors: Black/Red XC / XC JUNIOR LIGHT HYDRATION PACK W. DISPOSABLE HYDRATION BLADDERS ▪ 1.5L/50oz Disposable hydration bladder ▪ 2L total cargo capacity ▪ Dim: H: 38cm x W: 29cm x 8 cm ▪ Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult ▪ Light mesh back panel ▪ Brace compatible ▪ Colors: Black/Red H1 RACE HARNESS Available NOW H1 RACE HARNESS SUPERLIGHT HYDRATION HARNESS (MX & ENDURO) ▪ 0.5L/18oz Disposable hydration bladder ▪ Size: Multi size adjustable: M-XL, Adult ▪ Full-mesh body for optimal weight and ventilation ▪ Velcro stretch straps that supports max breathing capacity and freedom to move ▪ NOT brace compatible ▪ Colors: Black/Red You can learn more about USWE Action Packs HERE.