Horizontal hydration
The reservoir sits across the upper back instead of hanging vertically down the spine.
Ridge hydration pack · restored archive
Built to move.
Made to disappear.
A lightweight hydration backpack designed around a horizontal reservoir, a high center of gravity, and natural running form.
Explore the packThe Ridge approach
Carry water without fighting your stride
The Ridge system placed its two-liter reservoir horizontally and high on the back. The original design aimed to keep the runner's shoulders neutral and allow a natural forward lean.
- 10-liter
gear capacity - 2-liter
horizontal reservoir - 14 × 14 in
archived dimensions - NeoShell
weather-resistant shell
Designed for the outdoors
Run, hike, or ride
Weather protection
The archived pack used waterproof, breathable Polartec NeoShell fabric to protect carried gear.
Simple storage
A main gear compartment and smartphone pouch covered the essentials without unnecessary structure.
Original field story
Made by an endurance athlete
Ridge Group was established in 2017 by engineer and endurance athlete Jon Espeland. His background included marathons, trail races, an Ironman, bicycle touring, and an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
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