Hydration Pack...?????

swiftyx2

Hi Folks,

Ok looking for a new pack as my current Camelbak is not big enough for my needs (Lobo).
Looking for something that will carry plenty of stuff,waterproof, pads, helmet, grub, tools, spares clothing etc.
Think maybe 3ltr fluid, 12 ltr space..?

So come on tell me what you have got and is it any good.......

Thanks

Steve

tom_howard

2011 HAWG NV here, it's brill, 3 litre bladder and can fit a weekends worth of clobber in it. Comfy too.

Mojo_666

Tom Howard wrote:

2011 HAWG NV here, it's brill, 3 litre bladder and can fit a weekends worth of clobber in it. Comfy too.

^^ Same.

stantheman206

Another vote for the hawg here too. Great quality, loads of space and good fit too! Get one!

concorde

Do you lot ride about trails etc with that thing on your backs? It's huge!

cat_with_no_tail

Ergon BC1

Stu Coops

Camelback Mule

Mojo_666

Concorde wrote:

Do you lot ride about trails etc with that thing on your backs? It's huge!

Not everyone is a racing snake ya know.

concorde

Mojo_666 wrote:

Concorde wrote:

Do you lot ride about trails etc with that thing on your backs? It's huge!

Not everyone is a racing snake ya know.

Neither am. Far from it I just wouldn't fancy lugging that about all day on my back.

welsh_14

Another vote for the HAWG from me. That's what me and my dad both use. Fantastic packs for all day riding. Can't say I've ever noticed how big it is while riding!

lostboysaint

Dakine Nomad.

And that's from an ex Camelbak user. Better bladder, better valve, zipped openings that fold completely open so far better access to every bit of the pack.

swiftyx2

Gents,

Thanks for the info.....

Going to take a look at the H.A.W.G. I also thought it was too big,but as you guys so different I will go take a look.

Cheers

Steve

d00m

Osprey viper 13? 3 litre bladder and 13litre stotage. Well made, and looks cool. I love the stretchy outer pocket and energy bar/ipod pouch on the strap

chiefinspector

Another vote for the HAWG. I bought this after having a Mule for a couple of years and have been more than happy with it. It may be large but you only need to put in what you need for the type of riding that you will be doing.

tom_howard

If you are worry about it being too big, the hawg has loads of compression straps to pack it down too

too slow to go

I'm using a Deuter race ex air, only downside you need to buy the bladder separately.

I use mine on the trails and commuting with no problems. (lunch, tools, pump, trousers, shirt, sweatshirt)

Anonymous

Hawg NV here also. I'm used to carrying it around all day, no problem.

Though I don't usually have it crammed full and it compresses down as said. Got it for the option of doing so if I like. Mainly because I can get an SLR camera in there (I don't take the big camera on every ride of course, though tends to go with me on many days skiing as the views are always fantastic).

Not sure about the latest model but mine has a holder at the front on the outside for a helmet to sit in also, or pads. Full face wouldn't fit in there, but could be strapped on easily.

Oh, only criticism - the zip pullers keep pulling off.

sniper68

Camelbak Mule.
Bigger than a Lobo smaller than a Hawg 8)

delcol

dakine nomad.. or apex if more space is required..

evoc are really good to..

Yacoby

I have the Osprey Raptor 14 which has 14L of space and 3L of water which I find big enough for Food/Clothing etc for a longish ride. Far too long straps though.