2023 Drift

Color
Heritage Black
Cinnamon Red
Coronet Blue
Olive Green
Moon Mist Grey
Cascade Teal
For light day hikes or short bike rides, the Drift provides a place to stash snacks, water, and a layer. Includes a tuck away the waist belt and shoulder strap for shoulder bag conversion.

Whether you are on a mountain bike ride, a run with your dog, or hiking your favorite local trail, the Drift has you covered. This versatile pack features a tuck-away waist belt, a detachable shoulder strap, a single large main compartment, outer pouch, and compression straps to keep your gear close to your back. This pack will easily become your go-to for all your daily life adventures.

FEATURES

  • Zippered main compartment with interior zippered stash pocket
  • Front panel compression stash pocket w/ drain hole
  • Tuck-away airflow waistbelt
  • Side compression system
  • Removable 1” shoulder strap
  • Side bottle pockets (fit up to 22 oz)
  • Bright yellow lining promotes interior visibility
  • Exterior lash webbing ideal for safety light or other clip attachments
  • Waistbelt Fit: 28” - 48”

MATERIALS

  • 420 Oxford Nylon
  • 420 HD Nylon Ripstop
  • YKK Zipper
  • 210d Nylon Liner

DIMENSIONS

  • 9.5” × 8.25” × 4.5” (L × H × D)

VOLUME

  • 305 cubic inches / 5 L

WEIGHT

  • 12.8 oz / 0.36 kg

Customer Reviews

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Kim
Wish the inside zipper pocket was bigger

I like so much about this, like the bottle holders on either side that came in super handy to carry the kiddos' water bottles on a hot day. They stayed in there well and didnt get in the way! The shoulder strap is comfortable but not bulky and the waist straps are easy to tuck away when not in use. I'm happy to report that it has all the high-quality craftsmanship that we all know, love, and expect from Mountainsmith.That said, I wish the external front pocket had a way to tighten or minimize the top of that front opening, especially since this is where the key clip is. I really dont trust putting anything that I cant live without (e.g., cell phone, wallet) in that pocket because it feels like it could very easily fall out...or get snagged by a thief!Also, the smaller internal zipper pocket is way smaller than expected and certainly not big enough to store a wallet or even a bigger key fob (like mine). When I tried to put anything besides chapstick in there, it was weirdly bulky and made navigating the bigger space in zippered section quite awkward. The space inside that main zippered area is sizeable but, without any dividers or other internal pocketed sections, I found myself digging around a lot in there to find what I was looking for. Seems like an oversight on Mountainsmith's part because they usually think of everything and design their products for maximum utility.I wanted to love this & I've had this on my "wish list" for so long that I'm disappointed to say that this isnt my favorite Mountainsmith purchase. The Drift worked well for flying, navigating the airport, and a day at the zoo with the kiddos but I went back to my little Vibe as soon as I got home. I'm sure I'll find other occasions to bring this out but for now it's just hanging in a closet.

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Tina Turner Mayberry
Perfect for my small frame

I have been looking for a hip pack that fits my small 5'3" frame that could be used while running errands, biking, or going to the beach. So far so good. The pack offers ample room for my belongings and I can pack a water bottle. My hands are free with my new hip pack.

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Bon
Nice, but doesn't hold Contigo water bottles

This is a great product: weight, function, packable - but a bit smaller than I was hoping for. The water bottle area holds store bought 12 oz bottles of water but not really designed for 20 Oz bottles. I should have purchased the larger size. Not the fault of Mountain Smith. I should have read more about it. This is a perfect pack for a light, casual walks...not for bigger hiking.

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Brice
Well constructed

Used on a long backcountry camping trip. Held up well and did his job.

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H2Obuffalo
VERY small

The description says 5 liters, I doubt it is two.