Bottle Pod storage solution review
The Bottle Pod has the ideal size and shape with the proper indentations to stay in place in a bottle cage. Grip dots are placed near the top as well to keep it from slipping out.
Lowdown: Bottle Pod
The Miles Wide Industries Bottle Pod is a semi-firm case with the basic shape of a water bottle uniquely designed to carry essential gear for a ride. With a full zipper, the pod opens flat to reveal all its content and allow easy access.
On one side, a webbing enclosed compartment is available to keep the contents on half the pod in place. The other side has a half webbing with elastic opening for more flexible options. Two elastic loops are placed near the hinge to keep a pump in place.
The Bottle Pod is designed to be carried on a water bottle holder on the bike frame or in other areas of the bike. Additionally, the Bottle Pod can be easily carried on a jersey pocket or in the growing category of hidden bib pocket used under loose fitting jerseys.
| Size: 28 oz (shorter than long bottle) | Price: $24.95 | Weight: 101 grams |
Rating:  4.5 out of 5 |
| Material: Water resistant semi-hard case |
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Review: Bottle Pod
With the advent of SWAT and fanny packs, it is apparent the riders today are looking for solutions on how to store their gear for rides. One solution does not fit all and we cannot assume that a hydration pack or jersey pockets are enough to satisfy all the riders out there. There are long rides and short rides, overzealous packers and the woefully unprepared.
This has been a handy accessory that we move from bike to bike with ease.
A segment that is looking for a solution are those light packers going on rides under three hours. Specialized is addressing the problem by storing the gear inside the bike frame! But clearly, that is not a solution for all. Fanny packs and bib storage is a growing segment. Hydration packs will always dominate this segment but very hot rides, short rides, active/jumping rides sometimes call for other solutions.
A beer fits in there perfectly with proper cushioning to keep the contents safe.
There’s been other water bottle storage solutions before but they’ve always been incomplete solutions as the gear has been hard to access with jus a lid on top to access all the gear. A pouch is usually offered to pull all the gear out and lay them out on the ground.
Deciding what to put inside the Bottle Pod is dependent on the adventure.
This Bottle Pod solution is unique in the way it allows placement of one’s gear in compartments. Getting them out is the key as the clamshell opening style allows very easy access of all the contents.
While it’s not a feat in engineering, we really like the bottle pod solution for carrying tools and other essentials. It is the right size and form factor so it is perfect for transporting on the bike or in one’s bib pocket. The bonus is while most bottle transport solutions make the contents difficult to access, this one opens like a clamshell to make access to all the contents easy.
For more info, please visit miles-wide.com.
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