HYDRAPAK AS TRAIL
“It’s neither a stripped-down race pack nor a kitchen sink expedition model. Its bite valve is leak-free and relatively easy to use. The best features are the Air Scoop vent system - a combination of an arced rod and foam pads to keep your back cooler - and the cinch cord, which thoughtfully tapers from wide up high to narrow at the waist, so that expensive jacket you lashed to the pack won’t slip out the bottom…”
Hydrapak Tortuga
Info: The Tortuga is Hydrapak’s multi-use pack that features an EVA foam shell for added protection. It comes with a 70-ounce bladder, removable and insulated drink tube, and has 430 cubic inches of storage. Internally, the pack has organized pockets and pouches, including a key holder, pump straps, and even a hidden zippered pocket on the shoulder strap. The pack also has a mobile phone pocket and a soft pouch for an MP3 with a HydraTunes headphones port (that also works well for routing helmet lights). The Tortuga is a medium-sized pack with excellent back-padding that is comfortable even when fully loaded. Price: 84.99
Hydrapak Drank
“Why it made the cut: With some hydration packs, the hardest part of using them is filling the bladder. Not so with the Hydrapak system. The drink tube seperates from the bladder with the touch of a button making it easy to fill-and-go without tube tangles. The bladder itself has a huge opening for easy filling and turns inside out for cleaning. the soft, ball-and-rubber bite valve is one of the nicest we’ve used. As for the pack, there’s plenty of room for essentials and even a cell phone or mp3 pocket on the shoulder strap…Best Suited To: Hikers, Runners and Mountain Bikers. The Drank went from tire to shoe without breaking stride.”
“Info: The glacier pack offers a 100-ounce bladder and adjustable storage volume, from 450 to 875 cubic inches, via a 360 degree zipper around the main compartment. The smaller volume is ideal for most rides while the larger size is good for big days that require lots of food and clothing. The pack features a pocket and port for an MP3 player, shoulder-mounted mobile phone pouch, insulated reservoir compartment, organized tool pouch and external compression straps. The MP3 port can be used for helmet light routing and the top flap attaches to the external gear pocket, offering enough storage for a helmet.”