USWE

USWE makes hydration packs and backpacks, and packs are what the whole company is about. Its range covers mountain biking, motorcycling, gravel riding and trail running, as well as speed hiking, alpine skiing and cross-country skiing.

The brand's selling point is a patented harness called NDM, which is designed so the pack doesn't bounce while you move.

It began as a garage project in 2007, when the founders sewed their first backpack prototype. That grew into a business with global distribution. In the 2026 Vital MTB Audience Survey, more than 7,500 riders took part, and 22% of those using hydration packs named USWE, putting it first among hydration pack brands.