VOLUME 57 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 7, 2020 P101
List Price: $126.95
Website: www.zacspeed.com
S TANDOUT FEATURE
Comfort and construction are immedi-
ately evident, and even fully loaded the
pack is easy to ride with.
RIDER AN ALYSIS
Racers need a hydration pack that
requires little thought and performs re-
liably. It needs to be comfortable and
not cause irritation on the shoulders,
neck or back. Irritation causes distrac-
tions and distractions slow you down.
In a perfect world the pack would
almost disappear altogether. The
Comp 2 seems to do just that. After
months of use it's hard to find things
to complain about.
The aggressively narrow EVA foam
back panel keeps the pack's footprint
small and out of the way on your back
without feeling too small or unsupport-
ed. The thickly padded shoulder straps
of the CoreFlex harness do not rub or
chafe the neck or underarm area in
any riding position. The sternum strap
and Duraflex buckles hold everything
securely in place, even through gnarly
HYDRATION SYSTEM
with a single buckle and sit close together on
the chest to prevent underarm interference.
The removable waistband also incorporates
an elastic suspension section for additional
pack support or Configr8 customization. The
two-liter slide-lock bladder has a standalone,
neoprene sleeve for insulation and to make
sure it never folds over while riding.
LOWDOWN
terrain. The suspension incorpo-
rated in the CoreFlex harness and
waistband likely aids in comfort and
load distribution but is not notice-
able while riding. The pack does not
bounce or move unnaturally. The
quick-release water hose, slide-lock
bladder, and hidden stitching make
cleaning the pack and components
simple. The Configur8 technology can
be used to customize the pack further
to include items such as chest protec-
tor, tool pouch and more. Overall, we
found the Zac Speed Comp 2 to be a
high-quality, low-profile hydration so-
lution aimed at racers and competi-
tive athletes.
Jon Freehill
•LIMITED CAPACITY
•COMFORTABLE FOR
ALL DAY USE
•HIGH QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION/
COMPONENTS
•FULLY CONFIGR8
COMPATIBLE
•MAGNETIC HOSE MOUNT
The harness
is built with an
elastic suspension
system meant to
allow the pack
to flex with
your body.
