Hydration pack recomendations.

[Rawry]

Hi all i am looking for recommendations for a hydration back pack some thing with a bladder and can fit some bits and bobs in ie tools , jacket , snack.

 

[The Hodge]

No question. The USWE packs are better than everything else (I've tried Osprey, Camelback, several others), period. Fit tight enough to not move AT ALL and also, if fitted properly, takes a bunch of the weight off of your shoulders.

Well that's just your opinion ..and you are very welcome to it ..but I'll just stick to the Osprey Raptor 14 ..which does everything you've just described ..

 

[Just gan]

Don't see what the fuss is about for me it's the size that matters. The bigger the better

 

[Rod B.]

Don't see what the fuss is about for me it's the size that matters. The bigger the better

Yes, I've met women like that....

 

[Bman]

Well that's just your opinion ..and you are very welcome to it ..but I'll just stick to the Osprey Raptor 14 ..which does everything you've just described ..

It doesn't take a lot of weight off of your shoulders like an USWE does. And that's not just my opinion.

 

[The Hodge]

It doesn't take a lot of weight off of your shoulders like an USWE does. And that's not just my opinion.

I always ride with "everything but the kitchen sink " in my pack and have done for the last 30 years .
Weight distribution and adjusting the straps correctly play a big part in how comfortable ANY pack is going to feel ..the Osprey Raptor 14 is the most comfortable pack I've had on my back fully loaded ..and once on I don't know it's there .
Granted this is comparing it against Camelbak Hawg's x 2 ( Holds A lot of Water and Gear ) for twenty of those years and smaller Camelbaks prior to that..
I've never tried a USWE pack ..but using the old adage " if it ain't broke don't fix it " ..Im not likely to either .
Glad you've found something that works for you

 

[Just gan]

I always ride with "everything but the kitchen sink " in my pack and have done for the last 30 years .
Weight distribution and adjusting the straps correctly play a big part in how comfortable ANY pack is going to feel ..the Osprey Raptor 14 is the most comfortable pack I've had on my back fully loaded ..and once on I don't know it's there .
Granted this is comparing it against Camelbak Hawg's x 2 ( Holds A lot of Water and Gear ) for twenty of those years and smaller Camelbaks prior to that..
I've never tried a USWE pack ..but using the old adage " if it ain't broke don't fix it " ..Im not likely to either .
Glad you've found something that works for you

Same I've tried loads in fact there's three in the shed. I bought the cheap Mountain warehouse waterproof roll up mad from pvc for caving . Tried it on bike it's never been off since because it carries well you don't feel it . Like you athin in there on a heavy there will day be a stove as well I think I will weigh it later on. I stopped a bladder on bike a couple years ago . Water bottle and burn water does me. £14 I seen one on similar Saturday for £24 I will buy it as well before it's discontinued.

 

[Just gan]

£14 Best I've ever had . Bum bags 80s , then 90s it was Camelbacks . I hope seat bags dont make a serious comeback

 

[Diggy]

Kriega Hydro-3 Hydration Pack

The Kriega Hydro-3 Hydration Pack offers secure, all-day hydration with a 3L reservoir, comfortable Quadloc-Lite™ harness, and tough Cordura® construction.

kriega.us

I use this when riding my dirt bike but also use it when riding my emtb. Kriega packs are a bit heavy but are built to last. The spare pocket is a bit small but I’m able to carry all my trail tools and wallet, ,phone and keys. I carry flat repair tools and supplies in a bag under my seat.

 

[Just gan]

Spare one before it gets discontinued £24 , its 18 ltr size wife got it yesterday that will be my Xmas pressie. Carries really well. Be good for skiing and caving as well.