You can use the adjustable crossbody strap while touring around, and then remove it to use the bag as a clutch for any evening plans
A friend, Chad McCormick, once related an anecdote to me that serves as a perfect illustration of this attitude
Best Mountain Bike Packs: At a Glance Best Mountain Bike Pack Overall: Osprey Synchro 12 ($185) Best Hip Pack: Ortovox Sequence Hip Pack 3 ($115) Best Vest-Style Pack: CamelBak Chase Adventure 8 Vest ($144) Best High-Capacity MTB Pack: CamelBak Hawg 20 ($242) Best Hip Pack with Water Bladder: Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3 ($150) The Reviews: The Best MTB Packs of 2026 Best Overall Riding Pack Osprey Syncro 12 Total Capacity: 12 L Pros and Cons + High quality + Extremely comfortable Excellent storage Expensive After months of churning through various packs in everything from freezing winter grit to unpredictable spring downpours, the Osprey Syncro 12 easily stood out as our testers favoritehitting the absolute sweet spot of storage, hydration, and on-trail versatility
Ideal for deeper water spots or from a kayak/boat, this troller can swim 8-10 easily
You get into the heart of the range and see classics, like the majestic Cirque of the Towers, while experiencing equally stunning and less visited parts of the range, like Pronghorn Peak
Versatile lineup: Available in both spinning and casting models, with one- and two-piece options for travel or storage convenience
