Hydration Backpack, Water Rucksack Bladder Bag Lightweight Pouch Packs + 2L (70 oz) Water Reservoir, Hydration Pack

I have four boys in scouts and my husband and I are both distance runners so I've been eyeing the Camelbaks for a while but I couldn't justify the cost. Based on the price of this pack, my expectations were not that high but I was pleasantly surprised.When I took this out of the package, my husband and I both inspected it and were immediately impressed with the construction and some of the features.There are obvious things like the padded straps and back, the roominess of the pack, and the extra pocket, but there are also some smaller things that show that there was really a lot of thought put into the design of this pack.The straw can be on either the left or the right and there are clips on the straps to hold the straw in place. There's a valve to completely close off the straw but there's also a bite-valve on the mouthpiece. There are straps in the top of the pocket to hold the bladder in place when it's full. The zipper pulls are awesome! The reflective strips on the pack are definitely a nice touch.Right out of the box, this pack fit nicely on my 9 year old son so I was a little worried that I would never be able to use it. It's amazingly adjustable though! I'm 5'11" and 220 pounds and was able to adjust all the straps to fit me comfortably (with several inches to spare!) I'm kind of top-heavy and typically wear men's XL shirts and I feel confident recommending this pack even for someone larger than me.It's a little hard to tell in the pictures here, but this pack is more of a turquoise than sky blue. I LOVE the color, but my boys think it's a "girly blue". That didn't stop them from wanting to try it on, but if it were available in a green or brown or black, they'd probably prefer that.Overall, this is an excellent pack and an awesome bargain! I would highly recommend it to anyone that hikes or runs distances in the summertime.I did receive a discount on this product in order to try it out and share my opinion.

I bought this pack for a very unique and specific purpose. I'm a new mother who is exclusively breastfeeding my baby. Breastfeeding is very resource intensive and the second you begin, you get an almost unbearable thirst but your hands are busy with baby. So this was the obvious solution. I didn't want to splurge on something more expensive and chose this because of the price versus the relatively little action it would see compared to hiking or other athletics.It has performed perfectly for the purpose. I can even manage the locking mechanism with my mouth meaning i can keep my hands free at all times.I can't say how it would stand up to more aggressive treatment. I might get a chance to review it on that basis in the future but for now, I am reviewing it as a breastfeeding mum.The only reason it lost a star is that I had wanted a SLIGHTLY larger bag - if i could have jerry rigged this thing into a diaper bag, it would have been perfect. As it is however, it holds two diapers, a small pack of wipes, my wallet, keys and phone. So it DOES function almost perfectly as a diaper bag lite.However the other reason i'm not perfectly happy is that the material isn't waterproof. For this price you don't expect it to be.. But still disappointed that it leaked so easily. The bladder itself has remained watertight and I'm happy with it.

Rubber piece of the mouthpiece had a slit on the side of it and broke within the first hour of using it; which means it was already leaking in an area it should not have been leaking from, and after it broke, it leaked even more. Without this part, it leaks badly. Also, this company does not sell extra mouth pieces that you can buy. This purchase ended up being a useless Christmas gift and a total waste of money. If I had to do it over I would definitely order another brand.As far as the company that shipped it, it was prompt and on time.

Overall I am pleased with this backpack as the construction is good and size is great for carrying water and a few essentials when I go out walking and the water bladder is easy to use and the clips are great for keeping the hose in place.However, the fit isn't great. Mostly the chest strap is not in a position to be used if you are a women as it does not come up high enough to go over your bust. This means that if I use the hip belt the backpack straps are loose and the un-used chest straps chaffe against my arms. I am going to try cutting the stitching to allow the straps to slide up higher to see if this helps.It isn't too much of an issue for me as I only use it for walking or biking, but the fit is such that I would not be able to use it for running as it wouldn't stay in place. If you are a woman looking for a secure fit I would suggest looking elsewhere, but otherwise it is a good pack.

Great product! Works as advertised. Deceptively large (fits like a normal backpack and not like the smaller camelpak). The sizing of the reservoir is perfect! The watering cap is large enough to fit ice in which is also a huge plus for long trips/hot days. There is a front pocket that can fit some items. Additionally, the mouth piece works great and the valve is Great to prevent any leakage. I used this product for my trip to EDC and couldn't have gone without it! Absolute necessity for outdoor festivals (ALSO is approved to be brought in to EDC and other festivals for those of you wondering)Overall, 5/5 stars for this product. Would highly RECOMMEND

I used this once. As I was on my 12 mile run, I all of a sudden got a LARGE gush of water through the pack. My shoes were filled, socks soaked, shorts drenched. The seam in the bladder bag had a tear in it and leaked all the water EVERYWHERE. I gave it a 2 because the book bag part is fine...however I need the water and I'm now out of luck for my next training run.