Is the KitBrix PoKit waterproof?

The two pull-out liners are waterproof, and they are what keep your kit dry. The outer is a recycled ripstop with a water-repellent coating rather than a waterproof shell, so in sustained rain we would trust the liners rather than the bag itself. We did not put the PoKit through a controlled prolonged-rain test, so treat that as a limit of our testing rather than a verdict on the bag.

Is 22 litres enough for race-day kit?

It was for us. The KitBrix PoKit swallowed all the pre- and post-race clothing and other essentials for the Punk Panther Dales Dazzler with nothing feeling crammed in, and on half-day hikes in the Yorkshire Dales it held spare kit, food and lunch for two. 22 litres lands on a useful balance point: enough room to be worth carrying, small enough that the bag stays easy to carry.

Is the PoKit 22 litres or 25 litres?

KitBrix quote both. 22 litres is the headline figure and 25 litres appears in their specification section. We have not measured the capacity ourselves, so we use 22 litres throughout this review as the more conservative of the two. Worth knowing if you are choosing between packs on capacity alone.

Can you run wearing the KitBrix PoKit?

Not really, and it is not built for it. The PoKit is a kit and day pack rather than a hydration vest, so there is no close race fit, and we did not wear it while racing. It is for getting your gear to the start line and home again, not for carrying on the course.

How do you clean the PoKit after a muddy race?

The two liners pull completely out of the bag, so wet and muddy kit never has to touch the pack itself. Wipe the liners down, hang them up to dry, then drop them back in. It is a simple idea, and after a wet hike or a muddy race it is the thing that makes the difference.

Is the KitBrix PoKit worth £45?

We think so. The recycled ripstop outer feels hard-wearing, the waterproof lining is reassuringly substantial, and the build quality is better than the price suggests. The trade-off for the low weight and the way it packs down is less structure and padding than a dedicated hiking backpack, so keep the loads sensible rather than carrying heavy equipment all day.

The Kitbrix PoKit in the purple heather on Barden Moor

KitBrix PoKit Daypack review

Name: KitBrix PoKit Daypack
Brand: KitBrix
Price: 45 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Overview

A clever, lightweight kit bag that punches well above its £45 price.

The KitBrix PoKit is a lightweight and practical 22-litre pack with enough room for race-day gear, half-day hikes and everyday use. Its two pull-out waterproof liners are the standout feature, making it easy to separate dirty kit and clean the bag afterwards.

Best for Race-day kit, short hikes, gym gear and everyday carrying

Our scores

4.5

out of 5

Build quality4.5

Well-made with durable-feeling materials

Practicality4.5

Two separate lined compartments and useful clip points

Capacity4.5

Easily holds race-day gear or supplies for a half-day hike

Comfort4.0

Lightweight and comfortable with sensible loads

Value5.0

Excellent functionality and quality for £45

What we like

The two pull-out waterproof liners are genuinely useful rather than a gimmick
Liners keep wet or muddy kit separate, pull out for easy cleaning and can be left to dry
22 litres holds pre- and post-race clothing, food and other essentials without feeling bulky
Lightweight and packs down small for what it carries
Feels very well made for £45

What we don’t

Less structure and padding than a dedicated hiking backpack
Not the first choice for carrying heavy loads over a full day, but it's not really designed for that anyway

The full review

The KitBrix PoKit is designed as a lightweight, packable day bag, but its most useful role for me has been carrying and organising race gear. I used it for the Punk Panther Dales Dazzler, where it comfortably swallowed all my pre- and post-race clothing and other essentials. Nothing felt crammed in, and the 22-litre capacity strikes a good balance between useful space and a bag that remains easy to carry.

Since then, I have also taken it on several half-day hikes in the Yorkshire Dales. It had more than enough space for spare kit, food and other essentials, and could comfortably hold lunch for two. It weighed 530g on our scales, 10g more than KitBrix claims. Despite that small difference, the bag never feels unnecessarily heavy and packs down neatly when it is not being used.

The cleverest feature is the two pull-out waterproof liners. These allow wet, muddy or used kit to be kept separate from everything else. Once home, the liners can be pulled completely out of the bag, wiped clean and hung up to dry. It is a simple idea, but one that makes a real difference after a wet hike, muddy race or trip to the gym.

The roll-top closure gives you some flexibility when packing, with two strong clips and different attachment points. There is also a large front zipped compartment, reflective detailing on the front and shoulder straps, and a carabiner for attaching a helmet or another small item.

Build quality feels excellent, particularly considering the £45 price. The recycled ripstop outer material feels hard-wearing and the waterproof inner lining is reassuringly substantial. The trade-off for the bag’s low weight and packability is that it is less structured and padded than a dedicated hiking backpack. I would therefore keep loads sensible rather than using it to carry heavy equipment all day.

For races, the gym, shorter hikes and general everyday use, the PoKit is difficult to fault. It offers plenty of space, genuinely useful separation for wet or dirty gear and excellent value for money. I would happily recommend it and give it 9 out of 10.

Get 20% off the PoKit at kitbrix.com with the code JMILLWARD20 at checkout.

KitBrix PoKit Daypack in pictures

The KitBrix PoKit Daypack showing its water-repellent ripstop outer fabric — Water-repellent outer fabric, with the pull-out waterproof liners inside

The PoKit packed down into its own small carry bag — Packs down into its own carry bag

One of the two waterproof liners pulled out of the PoKit — Pull-out waterproof liner — separates wet kit and wipes clean

Close-up of the waterproof lining inside the PoKit — Waterproof lining

Reflective detailing and the chest strap on the PoKit shoulder straps — Reflective details and a chest strap to spread the load

The carabiner and reflective detailing on the front of the PoKit — Carabiner for clipping things onto the pack, and more reflective detailing

Who it’s for

Trail runners looking for an affordable bag to organise and transport their race-day kit. It also works well for shorter hikes, trips to the gym, commuting and everyday use, particularly when you need to keep wet or dirty items away from everything else.

Who it’s not for

Anyone needing a highly structured hiking pack for long days with heavier loads, or a close-fitting hydration vest designed to be worn while running.

KitBrix PoKit Daypack Review: Is This the Ideal Race-Day Kit Bag? — watch on YouTube

How we tested it

Tested by us

5 logged outings

Five outings: the Punk Panther Dales Dazzler carrying pre- and post-race kit, three half-day walks in the Yorkshire Dales of between 6 and 11 miles, and a shopping trip into Skipton. Testing focused on capacity, organisation, carrying comfort, build quality and the practicality of the two pull-out liners. The bag was not worn while racing, and it was not put through a controlled prolonged-rain test.

Dales Dazzler

Barden Moor Short Loop

224 mMODERATE

Walk down the river Wharfe from Kettlewell to Burnsall and back

Skipton Woods and Canal

111 mMODERATE

Shopping trip into Skipton

Specs: claimed and checked

The brand’s published figures on the left, what we checked ourselves on the right. Where the right-hand column says we have not measured something, we are taking the brand’s word for it and saying so. 1 figure we measured did not match the brand's.

Spec	Brand claims	Ours
WeightWeighed on our scales	520g	530g
CapacityManufacturer key-feature figure; specification section should be checked because it also lists 25L	22L	Not independently measured
DimensionsChecked by us — matches the brand's figure	26 × 15 × 68cm	26 × 15 × 68cm
Outer materialWater-repellent coating	100% recycled honeycomb ripstop RPET	Not independently verified
Inner liningManufacturer describes the lining as waterproof	Recyclable TPU	Two pull-out liners inspected and used
ClosureTwo buckles with multiple fastening points	Roll top	Tested
PricePrice when reviewed	£45	£45

KitBrix PoKit Daypack: your questions

: The two pull-out liners are waterproof, and they are what keep your kit dry. The outer is a recycled ripstop with a water-repellent coating rather than a waterproof shell, so in sustained rain we would trust the liners rather than the bag itself. We did not put the PoKit through a controlled prolonged-rain test, so treat that as a limit of our testing rather than a verdict on the bag.
: It was for us. The KitBrix PoKit swallowed all the pre- and post-race clothing and other essentials for the Punk Panther Dales Dazzler with nothing feeling crammed in, and on half-day hikes in the Yorkshire Dales it held spare kit, food and lunch for two. 22 litres lands on a useful balance point: enough room to be worth carrying, small enough that the bag stays easy to carry.
: KitBrix quote both. 22 litres is the headline figure and 25 litres appears in their specification section. We have not measured the capacity ourselves, so we use 22 litres throughout this review as the more conservative of the two. Worth knowing if you are choosing between packs on capacity alone.
: Not really, and it is not built for it. The PoKit is a kit and day pack rather than a hydration vest, so there is no close race fit, and we did not wear it while racing. It is for getting your gear to the start line and home again, not for carrying on the course.
: The two liners pull completely out of the bag, so wet and muddy kit never has to touch the pack itself. Wipe the liners down, hang them up to dry, then drop them back in. It is a simple idea, and after a wet hike or a muddy race it is the thing that makes the difference.
: We think so. The recycled ripstop outer feels hard-wearing, the waterproof lining is reassuringly substantial, and the build quality is better than the price suggests. The trade-off for the low weight and the way it packs down is less structure and padding than a dedicated hiking backpack, so keep the loads sensible rather than carrying heavy equipment all day.

KitBrix PoKit Daypack

£45.00

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About KitBrix

KitBrix build kit bags around one problem: getting a full change of gear to a start line and home again without the wet, muddy half touching everything else. The range runs from the stackable Hero and CityBrix boxes to tote bags and the PoKit daypack reviewed here, with personalisation and team kit alongside. Their own line is "organised, indestructible, your perfect companion" — and on the evidence of the PoKit's pull-out liners, the organised half is not just marketing. They publish a guarantee and a sustainability policy, and partner with Children with Cancer UK, Keep Me Breathing and Kick It Out.

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