This is my 1st CamelBak so my review is for those that are thinking about purchasing a hydration pack for the first time.I run, walk, and hike. I usually carry my iPhone, magnetic wallet (for iPhone), keys and a 22oz bottle of water. I live in a hot city and wanted to carry more water and have my hands free. Also my very expensive phone has come close to come flying out of my pocket and more than one ocassion plus the weight of the phone bouncing around gets uncomfortable when I jog or pick up the pace.This unit is perfect considering I did not want to have to buy 2 different types of CamelBaks. You have an open pocket that goes all the way across (more on this below). You can pack a light rain jacket in there and the unit also has a zippered compartment where I store the phone, wallet, and keys. I could store 2 protein bars, small bottle of sunscreen, and some other small item if I wanted to.If this is your first time with a CamelBak make sure that you try it on at home, figure out how the bladder/hose works and adjust the fit with the included straps. You will have to fiddle a bit with the straps to get the best fit for your body. The 70 oz. capacity is plenty and the bladder has a handle that allows you to fill it up completely and easily. I filled up about 20 oz plus large ice cubes and a hydration table and it worked great. The water is a bit warmer than in a frozen water bottle because the water you take in is actually on the hose but this is minor. The hose is attached to the right shoulder strap using a clip. I like it there and I assume you can move that clip to have the hose on your left side but I have no tried as I like on the right. Sipping from the hose takes a few tries to get used to because you have to bite the tip for the water to come out. This is very ingenious because it prevents taking in too much water.The bladder is easy to clean. You can take it out of the pack and rinse with water and baking soda or buy the cleaning tablets made by CamelBak. You can dry it with a kitchen/paper towel or let it hang somewhere. I think CamelBak makes a special hanger for it which is a little more convenient but not really necessary.TIP: There is blue flapping loop piece that is part of the cap. It may separate from the cap while cleaning the bladder. You must insert it underneath the cap before you try to close the cap. Don't put this piece around the hole and put the cap on top or your unit will leak if you need to bend over for some reason as I found out while stretching afterwards.The unit is very light so you are not likely to feel any back pain and also breathes well.I can carry a small towel to wipe my face in the open pocket. You can easily lift up the CamelBak with one hand and put the towel back in the pocket with the other hand when done without stopping or taking off the pack. How cool is that?A few things to consider:- I'm small ... 5'9" 168 lbs. If you are over 5-11 or a heavy set person this pack may be too small to fit you. The chest strap may not adjust enough.- You need to wear a shirt....I don't recommend wearing this without one because the straps will likely cause chafing- If you are going to be doing activities that go beyond half day then you may want to consider a unit with more water storage capacity- The zippered pocket cannot be accessed while you are wearing this. Not a problem for me given that there is no bluetooth interference between my iPhone and my Power Beats Pro earbuds. I can listen to music/podcasts, control playback, make/receive calls through voice commands totally hands free. If you like to constantly use your phone while doing your routine then this pack may not be for you. You may need to get a phone pouch that can be attached to the straps in the front or a different pack.I can't talk about durability but it seems well made and CamelBak invented this product category so I don't expect any problems there.Good luck

This was my first camelback and I love it! Such a great value for what you get! Kept my water cold and did not make me sweat while wearing it. Perfect for our long hike or when biking. The material of case and bladder are durable yet not heavy. It’s easy to pull out bladder and clean and the tube removes for easier cleaning. I was also able to carry my phone and snacks in the handy outside pockets. The sack is light weight, easy to put on and off, great at keeping water very cold, and easy to drink from tube without the tube dripping. The performance of this camelback was much better than carrying bottles of water!! I was not disappointed at all and ordered another one for my husband!!

Works as intended and easy to refill without having to take the water container out. Just make sure the lid is lined up when closing otherwise water gets everywhere.

This got my through my first ever half-century bike ride in brutal 96F heat and 50% humidity. It’s ultra light weight and has great capacity for its size. I did run out near the end, so for a greater effort (accounting for both distance and weather) you might want to size up. It’s well-made and comfortable, and surprisingly thermally insulating; the water in my pack was still cold long after my bottle had gone warm.

I recently tried the camelback water pack for my hikes, and it was both good and lightweight. However, I did experience some leakage issues which resulted in my entire back getting wet. Additionally, it took me a moment to figure out the suction, and there was a noticeable plastic taste as well. Despite these drawbacks, I still gave it 4 stars because it carries a significant amount of water and is extremely lightweight, making it a great choice for heavy hiking in hot conditions.

I wanted to start doing longer bike rides, but was running into a problem about making sure I have the water I needed. The best solution I came to was to use a water bladder type system, but I was worried about how bulky or heavy these would be. But, the CamelBak Rouge is a fantastic balance between having adequate liquid storage and light weight, with the added bonus of ample cargo space.I've now used it for a century ride and rides of a comparable but shorter distance and it has help up well. It has two zip up pockets (one on the inside of the bladder pocket that I haven't used yet), where I store keys, credit cards, etc. And then there is an open elastic pocket that can hold a whole bunch of stuff. On my last ride I brought ~6 energy gels, replacement sunscreen, a light for when it got dark, change of lenses, and a bit a tiger balm with still space to spare.My only complaint is that it is a little bit tight around the shoulders, but I probably just need to find the right strap adjustment for me. But beyond that, it fits me quite well and it quite snug (which honestly I like something like this to be so it isn't moving around very much while I'm moving). To comment on other reviews about the size, I'm around 5'11'' 170lbs with a pretty slim build to give an idea of how I can fit.Update after about 10 months of use: Everything is still holding up fantastically. I use it on long rides almost every weekend.

Need we say more, the name holds up with this tiny camelback. Great to grab for that quick hike or hitting shopping or the amusement park. Quality and affordable at the same time.

It's not my fault they thought they could make a three mile walk, but apparently I was a mean parent for not leaving them and going for the car to rescue them. Now, we're able to make long treks without people convincing themselves they will absolutely die of thirst in the next five minutes. 10/10. It is weird to be trekking with a child pretending to be a hamster, but worth it since it keeps him from griping.

So far, this water backpack gets the job done as it should. 😅

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Excelente producto, es la segunda Camelbak que compro.Viva el MTB!!!

Bin sehr zufrieden und habe ihn gleich noch Mal verschenkt.

Great piece of joy this has helped me a lot with keeping hydrated on the move. Quality product