As part of the Diamondback Mountain Team, Eric Porter stays awfully busy as a brand ambassador for them, Hayes, Camelbak, and the rest of his sponsors. He’s also a great all ’round guy that’s fun to ride with and has the most amazing backyard pump track you’ll ever see. Seriously, it has a launch ramp that starts from the second story of his garage! As such, we’re stoked for him to be our inaugural rider in our new Every Day Carry series, where we show you what the pros bring along in their packs, pockets, and saddlebags when they ride…
Up top is the Kali Maya enduro helmet.
Porter carries his gear in a Camelbak KUDU enduro hydration pack with integrated back protection.
The waist belt pockets hold his Lezyne Multitool and a few gels. He uses the bigger multitool, always one with a blade because you never know. The elastic pocket is used for the empty wrappers.
The main compartment houses a lot of stuff, more than most, but he’s also out on the bike for more hours and days than most of us, too.
In addition to the gels on the side pocket, the upper zipper pouch holds more food. “I eat a lot,” Porter says, “but some days we’re out there for hours doing filming. Sometimes I’ll bring bread and cheese to make a sandwich with the Clif pizza squeeze.”