Top 7 cheap Bike Essentials for Ladies

CamelBak Magic 7L Backpack – Women’s

Heading out on a quick after-work ride or catching some laps during your lunch break? Stay hydrated without overdoing it with the Camelbak Women’s Magic Hydration Backpack. The two-liter Crux reservoir is plenty to keep you hydrated for a couple hours of hard riding, and it has a lightweight, compact design that won’t weight you down or wear you out.

A women-specific fit ensures ergonomic comfort, and the Air Director back panel cushions and promotes airflow to keep you cool and comfy. The Crux reservoir includes a lightweight, quick-seal cap, folding arms on the port to aid drying, and baffles in the body that allow the reservoir to maintain a low profile. The Quicklink system in the reservoir allows you to quickly snap off the tube for cleaning and easily attach accessories like filters, flow meters, and insulated tubes. Front accessory pockets give you room to stash your keys, phone, sunglasses, and other small items, and the removable waist belt prevents the pack from swinging around and throwing you off-balance when you’re riding through rough terrain.

Platypus Siouxon 10L Backpack – Women’s

The Platypus Siouxon Hydration Pack is made for steep hiking and steep biking. This adventure-ready backpack features a helmet carry system, fleece-lined eyewear pocket, waist belt with zip pockets, and a convenient hydration hose in the shoulder straps, which means it’s prepared to handle intense bike rides and long hiking treks. Its main compartment has multiple mesh pockets to store your repair kit and snacks, and the two pump sleeves conveniently secure a shock pump and tire pump.

Since the Siouxon Hydration Pack is made from 210D nylon with a PU coating and YKK zippers, it naturally repels water and stains after each use. Even if it happens to rain, there’s an easy-to-use rain cover in the bottom pocket so your gear stays safe and dry without any added hassle of carrying a plastic poncho. And since this pack is from Platypus, it has a three liter wide-mouth Big Zip reservoir, magnetic hose clip, reflective detailing, and a ventilated suspension to keep you cool as you ride.

DAKINE Drafter 10L Hydration Pack – Women’s

Designed for a day of riding, the Dakine Drafter 10L Hydration Pack is the perfect size for the essentials. It features internal organization for all your tools, a fleece-lined pocket specifically for your shades, and hydration space designed to place the main load of your pack low on your back. The air suspension back panel delivers breathable ventilation while you ride, with ergonomic shoulder straps keeping the carry comfortable all day long. The pack comes equipped with a 3L bladder to keep your thirst quenched on hot trails, is compatible with spine protection, and even boasts dedicated carry for your helmet.

Osprey Packs Raven 10L Backpack – Women’s

Whether you’re mounting up for a cross country loop or crushing downhill runs at the resort, shoulder the Osprey Women’s Raven 10 Hydration Pack for an unrivaled fit and easy thirst quenching. The three-liter Hydraulics Reservoir is shaped to match the profile of the back panel for improved balance and less sloshing, while the magnetic bite valve keeps the hose from whipping around when you fly down steep straightaways. Although fairly compact, the Raven has plenty of room for a light layer, a substantial snack, and all the tools you need to get your bike back to the trailhead after a mid-ride breakdown. 

Gregory Amasa 10L Backpack – Women’s

As the mid-sized option in Gregory’s mountain biking-specific collection, the Women’s Amasa 10 Hydration Backpack is your best bet for half-day rides. It can hold hydration reservoirs as large as three liters, and there’s still space for snacks, layers, and essential tools and a spare tube. Gregory’s Shift RS suspension system includes light foam with spacer mesh that assures the utmost ventilation, and the padded waist belt moves with your hips for long-lasting comfort.

Osprey Packs Kitsuma 7L Backpack – Women’s

When you’re hitting the trails for mountain biking or hiking but don’t need much except water and a few essentials, reach for the Osprey Packs Kitsuma 7L Backpack. Its front zippered pocket holds your extra tools, a spare tube, and a rain jacket while behind it, the external hydration sleeve holds the 2.5L reservoir to keep you hydrated on the trail. The backpack has an AirScape backpanel for ventilation and comfort while the light and airy harness with rolled edges deliver stability and comfort for your ride or hike.

Osprey Packs Kitsuma 3L Backpack – Women’s

When you hit the trails for a quick pedal or hike and you only need to bring along some water and a few small necessities, reach for the Osprey Kitsuma 3L Backpack. Its airmesh backpanel and rolled soft-edge shoulder straps offer stability, freedom of movement, and cool comfort while you hike or bike. A dedicated external hydration sleeve houses the included 2.5L reservoir to keep you hydrated on the trails while the side mesh pocket and front zippered pocket accommodate your small necessities such as your phone, keys, and wallet.