Update - 1/4/2018 So I have been using this for several months now, mostly for adventure racing (orienteering, mountain biking & kayaking) and am really come to appreciate what this is and is not. Each race I put about 40-50 miles on the gear, most of the mileage is biking, but each one is at least 10-12 miles on foot, essentially jogging. The pack is holding up beautifully, and I have been impressed with how comfortable it is. I usually only take 2 liters of water and then refill enroute to help save on weight and space for other gear without looking like a sherpa, but the times I have filled it all the way up it still felt good and there was still room for maps, rain gear, a small first aid kit, some bike tools and 4 or 5 energy bars -- decent space in these.
One of the best features has been the "air director". I tried to take a photo, but it's a mesh over some foam pads to create breathable space on your back. It works! Two other small things I like are color coding the zipper for the water bladder (blue) and the reflective stripes on the back of the pack. LIKE THIS PAK!
Fits like it should; really like how the bladder detaches and how well the fill cap works. I usually go with a 50/50 mix of ice and water in the summer and the big mouth on this bladder make it easy to get ice cubes in right from a big cup. You can still make a mess with the quick disconnect at the bottom of the drinking tube though; although the bladder doesn't leak when you remove the hose, any water in the hose can (and will) come out, so this maneuver is best done over a sink vice your couch. Plenty of storage -- most of it useful. I've used mine regularly for mountain biking and for adventure races -- really glad I decided to replace the generic hydro-pak I've been using the past two years with the Camelbak. A bit spendy, but I feel its been worth the price. Excellent construction; you get what you pay for with this. People who've complained about the shoulder straps need to try on my old one! I should have gotten this sooner.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17 x 9 x 3 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.89 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.91 x 8.66 x 8.86 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.62 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | CamelBak |
| Color | Lapis Blue/Silver |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | *vender* |
| Part Number | 1115407000 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Size | O/S |
| Sport Type | Mountain Bike |
