J**7
Highly recommend hydration pack for any walker, hiker and long distance cycling commuter
I have had this hydration pack for approx 2 weeks. I have used it for longer cycling commutes to work, both for hydration while cycling and also to carry the essentials items like lunch time food. Previously I have used a 15L rucksack, but find this lighter, more comfortable and more convenient due to its design and size.My wife and I both used the pack for a 15km hike recently and it performed faultlessly. We managed to get 3 packed up coats, food and water for the 3 of us into this pack.The quality seems excellent, great padding on both the shoulder straps and back areas. It has some great design features too, like the toggles on all the zips making them quick and easy to adjust. The retaining strap on the hydration lid so it does not fall into the dirt. The hoops on the adjustment straps to prevent them from flapping when you cycle. I've tried to highlight these points in my photos.I would highly recommend this hydration pack for any walker, hiker and long distance cycling commuter.
C**T
Great value, all you need to stay hydrated
Holds loads of water (2.5 litres) and has an insulated hose which is a must in the heat! That's better than some others I've had who charge a fortune for one. Plenty of storage, not a rucksack replacement but will definitely help you on a day hike. My only complaint is there is no loop to hold the bladder at the top of the bag, although the design seems to stop it from sliding down I would have expected some way of securing the bladder at the top of the pack. Other than this the quality is really good, the shoulder straps are well padded and it has a chest and waist strap to keep it all secure. For the money you really can't complain.
W**Y
Probably the best hydration backpack out there at the moment
Probably the best hydration backpack out there at the moment. I got this for use when mountain biking but also for when I go to airsoft meets. I like the fact that this backpack has MOLLE expansion capability which means I can add all kinds of different attachments for airsoft and then remove them or change them for mountain biking. There is a hook & loop patch for adding badges etc. and generous space in the main pockets. The neoprene cover for the drinking tube works great for preventing any freeze during a winter ride or preventing a mouthful of hot drink on a summer day. The bag sits well on the shoulders and is adjustable for maximum comfort. I adjust it differently for airsoft and mountain biking or even general hiking. The hydration bladder is well situated inside the bag and doesn't seem to heat up much on a hot day and is easy to remove for cleaning. I would recommend getting a bladder cleaning kit so that you can clean the tube and it also helps dry the bladder correctly. The bladder has decent capacity and the bite valvehas a protective cover to stop dirt getting onto it. Overall I am very pleased with this and will be purchasing another one for my son as he goes to airsoft with me.
N**K
Backpack fine, water bladder tastes horrid!
The backpack itself is pretty good, it's a decent size and has pockets for your phone, gels and lightweight jacket etc.The big problem is the water bladder has a horrible taste and that's after cleaning it 5 or 6 times! I just can't get rid of the taste of plastic/rubber. I might have to buy a new bladder for it so I can actually use it!
K**N
Well designed, comfortable and functional.
The media could not be loaded. This is great. I have had a Camelbak in the past which I used for cycling but one day tried an energy drink and forgot to wash it and it eventually grew legs and walked out. I thought I would get this as an alternative and have been pleased. It's easy to fill and comfortable to wear; there are loads of adjustments on the shoulder straps to get it just right and waist and chest straps to hold it in place. I am impressed with the amount of storage too, with plenty of room for a small jacket, pump, spare tube and multi tool. I haven't been on a really long ride yet but now the weather has improved I am needing to drink water on my commute so I have been wearing this for an hour each way with it about half full. A couple of the trips have been in moderate rain and the promised waterproofing seems to have held up with no obvious water ingress.There are a few well thought out design features with the inclusion of reflective strips and I really like the little velcro straps to hold the end of the straps in place and stop them flapping about. It's a really nice touch I haven't seen on any other rucksack and is shown in the last few seconds of the (badly shot) video. The mouthpiece is easy to get use to drink and the cap is reassuring secure without being difficult to open. The obvious comparison is to the Camelbak and this feels like it will be a cleaner solution long term (looking back it was probably my younger immune system that meant I never got ill from the state of the mouthpiece).I will be trying not to let a sugary drink rot in the bladder but it's got a good size opening for cleaning. Overall I am pleased with this.
K**M
Will send you off with all you need GREAT
The media could not be loaded. Thought I would get this ready for cycling was very impressed on the storage can get lunch phone maps pens and flares if your climbing and much more. The filling of your drink choice is simple I decided to leave the pouch in side and just fill saves a lot of time you just turn the knob and full. In the drinking part there is a little lever push down for on. then pull the top of the drinking spout off press the side lever and suck. It will take a couple of sucks to come through but that's all then you can just drink with ease. And just close once you are at home. I have left a video just to show how easy it is. This is realy good quality and light weight. I have no problems reccomending this pack.
C**L
This is going to be really useful. This has a really good water capacity as ...
This is going to be really useful. This has a really good water capacity as well as other handy pockets for storing things in while i'm running or going up a mountain. The hose which you drink from is really well padded and feels really thick so it won't snap or tear like some of the cheaper ones do. The straps on this are really comfortable to wear as well.The only thing was the instructions are hidden in one of the pockets, but once I found them I was well away.
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