Hydration Pack Backpack with 3L Water Bladder for Men & Women, Hiking Daypack with Thermal Insulation | Running, Cycling, Camping, Skiing, Outdoor Activities

I purchased three of these for our road trip out west. With longer hikes planned we needed something more than a water bottle to carry. Super easy to prewash and set up. Our 11 year old used a 1.5L (different brand) and asked for his own 3L pack. These hold 3L and sometimes we hooked a 20oz stainless steel water bottle for extra (just in case). The pockets held enough snacks and first aid supplies, bungees were great for holding coats/sweatshirts/hats and hiking sticks. They are comfortable too! With as many supplies plus the water we thought they would become uncomfortable on some of our long hikes but they are great. And they come with the cleaner for the water tube. Highly recommend!

Needed a replacement for an old camelback. My wife was initially doubtful this low priced one would be any good. A year or two in now, she continues to be very happy with its capacity for water and gear.

ETA 4/22/2019: well, don't I feel ridiculous. In shopping for a new bladder, I found that many on the open market also have the same set up as my supposedly faulty one. One in particular had a product photo, about five photos in, showing in one corner of the photo that the mouthpiece needs bite AND pull to dispense water. Curious, I tried it on mine and, lo, it worked. The cover cap pushes the bite piece down, I'd guess to keep it from leaking. I would have sworn I didn't need instructions to drink water but apparently I do. The written instruction printed on the bladder rubbed off fairly quickly so I can't tell if it showed all this. I clearly didn't read it anyway, assuming it was all safety warnings and the like. I didn't change my star rating; I'd still give the whole set up a solid four stars. In the interim I had already ordered a different 3L bladder. It also fits and can be suspended with the Velcro tape. Obviously there isn't as much room for snacks tucked into the empty spaces around the bladder but there is enough room for a moderate day hike. You'd really need to be more of a contortionist than I to retrieve anything out of the pack in motion, including a phone. My iPhone XR in its case barely fits in the hip pockets but it does fit, although I tend to move it to my pants' pocket during hikes to take pictures and also record stats. This is a good pack and also bladder, especially for the price. ========== I purchased this because the backpack met my criteria: day hike size, made to hold a hydration bladder with a dedicated hole for the tube, waist strap with zippered pockets, insulated compartment for hydration bladder with straps to hang it, compartmentalized pouch for carrying other items so they don't immediately shift to the bottom in a big blob. The hip strap pockets are positioned slightly behind you which is not convenient to use for things like chapstick, phone (for pictures) and hankies during the hike, not a deal breaker. The bag big enough to also carry a 3L bladder although it comes with a 2L. Which brings me to the bladder; it's a piece of crap. I have been on three day hikes with it. Water comes out sporadically at mystery intervals. The remainder of the time no amount of effort is getting any water through the tube and out the mouth piece. Fortunately I had anticipated problems based on other reviews and so had a Brita water bottle with me. The bottle fits in the front mesh pouch although you need to be a circus performer to get at the bottle while walking. You have to stop, take off the pack, drink from the bottle or refill with your useless bladder. The takeaway: buy the bag for quality and features but never rely on the bladder. Just buy a different one.

This was a gift to a friend. And he loved it. Said it was light and comfortable when he was walking. And didn’t shift while going up steep hills.

Took this to two festivals and it did great! A little smaller than I expected but a good bag overall.

Proof that name brand does not equal better quality. I was gonna get a Camel-Pak...back, bak? Idk whatever. I was gonna get a name brand pack and decided I'd try this cheaper option that had a five star rating. And I gotta say it's better than a camel. Small on the outside, big on the inside like a TARDIS. It's got a thermal liner for keepin your water cool. The water bladder is easier than a camel to fill up. The zippers seem more reliable too. I was replacing an old camel and I'm glad I went this not a camel.

I used this on my hiking trip through Death Valley. It was stylish and carried enough water for a hike through one of the most hostile and most beautiful places I've ever been. It was easy to fill and easy to clean. I recommend this product.

Great capacity, well made, nicely sized storage pockets and comfortable to wear. Two things I would change - 1. Leave the black protective sleeve off the hose - it makes that first two sips hot if you’re riding in the sun. 2. The insulated pocket is so-so. With a bladder full of ice & then water it stays cold for about 2-3hrs if you’re riding long distances (in the sun especially) then its body temperature. It’s better than no insulation but could be improved. Overall and at this price point especially I’m satisfied enough.

This bag is great and love the easiness of the hydration bag component built in. As with all these though they taste very plasticy.