Backpacker - March 2008
“Neat freaks rejoice: Hydrapak has made cleaning the gunk out of your hydration reservoir easier. We put a sugary drink mix into this bladder and let it sit in the sun for a week. De-funking was a snap: open the top, turn the reservoir inside out, and scrub. Cleaning is usually a “back home” activity, but our field testers appreciated the versatility for longer warm-weather trips. A velcro tab near the bite valve attaches to a matching patch on your shoulder strap. “It was easy to keep the hose under control,” remarked one Arizona tester. A detachable drink tube means you don’t have to rethread it into your pack every time you fill up, and a redesigned closure system employs a sturdy, reliable plastic slide-lock.”