Gear Review: Hydration Packs
If you are doing day hikes, and want a
lightweight, comfortable way to carry water and other
small items, a hydration pack may be just what you're
looking for.
You have a lot of selection when it comes to
hydration packs, so before you start looking, decide what
you want to use it for. There is a wide range of backpack
and water reservoir sizes, so it's a good idea to try on
packs before buying them
If you are like me and want to use your pack for
a variety of activities - hiking, cycling, snowboarding,
even while at festivals, look for something versatile. I
tried out a 2-Liter hydration pack from Outdoor Products
with lots of compartments but still small and
lightweight. Outdoor Products offers great starter packs
at affordable prices - and mine has proved to be very
durable.
I realized that having lots of smaller storage
pockets rather than one large compartment makes it easier
to find your stuff quickly. Some packs have a separate
compartment for a CD payer or iPod - with a convenient
outlet for your headset cord.
Also, the extra padding and "moisture-wicking"
fabric on the shoulder straps and back make this a really
comfortable pack, something you may not think about until
after you start using it.
- To see and compare
different Outdoor Products hydration backpacks and
fannypacks, click here
>> Outdoor Products Hydration
Packs
- For photos and
ratings on hydration packs from Burton, CamelBak, DAKINE,
The North Face and more, click here
>> New Hydration Packs
- If you want to
save money, Back Country Outlet has cool packs for 30%-50%
off. Click here
>> Hydration Packs on
Sale
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