POC VPD 2.0 Spine pack Review
Internal Features
Internally the Spine pack again keeps things simple. The face unzips half way down, revealing three mesh compartments. These are fairly generic in purpose and I used them for a range of items, from wallets and glasses to multi-tool and spare tubes. There is also a handy removable clip with a velcro strap for keys at the top of the bag; easily accessible without having to rummage around.
Don’t lose those keys…
I used my own CamelBak hydration bladder and this fits easily, though perhaps a little loosely, inside the rear portion with the VPD insert. The hose exits directly out of the top and can be routed down either strap, where an elastic loop holds in in place.
The rest of the bag is given over to uncluttered storage. 25L is a lot to fill, especially if your riding or skiing with it on your back. I almost managed to fill it whilst skiing off piste, with ropes, shovel, probe, fleece, etc, though 9 times out of 10, I would guess that the VPD Spine Pac 15L or 16L would be more than big enough. These too would offer a slimmer profile perhaps more suited to most cycling, as though its ergonomically efficient, the 25L pack is a little bulky.
A tonne of room, with mesh pouches and zips
Verdict
I have used the POC 2.0 Spine pack extensively over the last 8-months. Build quality, materials and detailing are all excellent. It is clearly a product that has been carefully thought out, with no unnecessary pockets, straps or padding.
If you’ll excuse the stereotype, it is very Scandinavian in its conception: solid, well made, well ordered, uncluttered, aesthetically neat and free of superfluous detailing. More than anything it is clearly designed with the users needs in mind.
The POC Spine pack marries personal body protection with storage without compromising either, and let’s face it, whether carrying your gear over the Alps, down a rocky Welsh mountain or simply hacking back from work, both need careful consideration.
POC VPD 2.0 Spine pack RRP €200 / £134.00 / $175.00
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Gallery
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- Simple branding
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- The waist straps are padded
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- Snow. Pah!
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- The Aran Forest with the Poc 2.0
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- Alastair McNeill with the Poc 2.0 Vallee Blanche, Chamonix.
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- A place for the water pipe
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- External helmet pouch is stored when not in use
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- Elasticated side pouches
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- Easy to handle with gloves. Oversized handles
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- Poc 2.0 Labelling
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- Poc 2.0 instructions
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- ideal for non fragile items that you need easy access to
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- The Poc 2.0 is waiting to descend the Pas De Chevre
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- Afan Forest. Whites Level and W2 tested.
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- Very smart and capable looking
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- Insertable VPD padding
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- Tidy helmet pouch
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- The padding is simple to remove – or add!
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- Poc 2.0 side view
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- Poc 2.0 back view
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- Poc 2.0 resting…
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- Poc 2.0 padding
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- Poc 2.0 padding
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- Don’t lose those keys…
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- A tonne of room, with mesh pouches and zips
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- Heat molded back and ergonomic straps
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- Fully adjustable and padded
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- Exterior detailing is kept to a minimum.
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- Poc 2.0 full frontal
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- Poc 2.0 rear view
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- Poc 2.0 side view
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- Easy to handle with gloves. Oversized handles
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- Poc 2.0 – nice minimal, yet clear styling
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- Poc 2.0 – nice minimal, yet clear styling
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- Poc 2.0 front
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- POC VPD 2.0 Spine Pack
