Maelstrom Hydration Hiking Backpack with 2L/3L Water Bladder, High Flow Bite Valve Water Backpack Men Women Lightweight Insulation for Hiking, Cycling, Running, Climbing, Camping

I was looking for a pack for mountain bike riding but didn’t want to spend upwards of $100. With that said this pack is really good for the money. Lots of space, good sized zip up pockets, helmet storage and the bladder pocket is lightly insulated. The build quality is on par with CB and other brands. The bladder, hose ,mouth piece and zippers are good quality as well. The only slight “issue” would be the Velcro that holds up the bladder sticks together and holds good for now but will probably wear out much sooner than the pack itself. Not a big deal in my book. The mesh definitely doesn’t allow much air flow to your back but it is nicely padded and comfortable. So far I’ve been on several rides with it and it’s held up well. Im happy I tried this one out before paying extra for essentially the same thing at 2-3X the price.

I bought this as a replacement for my more expensive name brand bag/water backpack. This was much cheaper. The very first thought I had when I ordered it was oh well it's probably going to feel cheap but what do you want for half the price? Whenever I got it I was very happy with my purchase. I got the one that holds 2 l of water and I really like the way that it functions. The water pouch part of it is kind of standard. What makes this stand out is the bag itself has a liner inside of it that keeps your drinks cool for up to 6 hours, and yes it actually works. Especially if you throw in some ice in the bag with your water. The parts that touch your body as far as straps and the back piece go are all padded and have a material on top of them that should dry sweat pretty quickly. It does have adjustable straps for your chest and for your waist as well to keep it tight to you. The bag itself is much larger than my previous one. It has plenty of pockets and zippers even a flip down piece that can be used as a helmet storage if you are like me and ride mountain bikes and one Wheels. I actually took this thing camping last weekend and I carried my clothes and everything I would need for the trip as far as toiletries, medicine, first aid, a Sony camera, even a backup pair of flip flops all fit easily in the bag. It has several clips, d-rings and bungee cords for carabiners and extra storage. It has adjustable straps to keep things nice and tight when packing for a trail ride or hike, or to open up and fit larger items. I am really impressed by the deceptively large size of this big. With all the straps pulled tight and the bag empty, you would never guess it would hold so much. Great price point too

Great Hydration Backpack. Used it to hike around Zion National Park. Plenty of water and very useful for snack storage. Nice design that fits well, even on a bigger person.

Pleasantly surprised. I bought this item , last minute for a some hikes at Zion National Park. This pack is pretty good quality with a good sized bladder. It also has many pockets to organize your items. The only complaint is the mouth piece/valve. It isn't easy to you. Took me a while to figure out. Most mouth pieces require to pull on it to open the valve. The valve felt a cheaply made and it did leak a lot of water while reading the shuttle out of the canyon. Overall, great pack for the price. But I do recommend replacing the bladder for a higher quality one immediately.

Great water bag for one going up in the mountains. Good quality and holds up well. Used it for my Continental divide trail added on my back for 4,000 miles and absolutely no issues.

really like it, was perfect for a long 13 mile hike because I could carry my gear and food along with water.

I purchased this in anticipation of a forecasted heat index of over 100° for the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup parade in celebration in Fort lauderdale. I have never owned a hydration backpack before, so I made sure to do a lot of research and read a lot of reviews and I kept coming back to this particular hydration pack. I did not want to have to deal with leaks or tears during my first trip out. Other, more well-known brands of hydration packs appeared to be around $80 to over $100, which was a bit out of my budget for the moment, which makes the value of this pack even more exciting. The material feels very durable, comfortable padding on the back and in the shoulder straps, heavy duty zippers. The pocket for the water bladder is lined with thermal foil and there is plenty of space to add a couple of lunchbox-sized freeze packs to keep your water deliciously cold. There is a ton of additional storage space as well. The water bladder feels super reliable and the water delivery system is easy once you get the hand of it. For this trip, in addition to the water and freeze packs, I packed a sandwich, banana, two granola bars, two cans of soda in the main pouch, an extra pair of sandals in the bottom zipper, my wallet and keys in a zipper pocket behind the neat American flag patch (nice touch), umbrella and sunscreen in the side pockets, and a small towel in the front pocket. I still had plenty of space and the design of the bag makes it super comfortable without feeling too heavy. The chest and waist straps minimize shifting and rubbing and I never felt fatigued while wearing it for over four hours and walking through crowds all along Fort Lauderdale Beach. The straps are easily adjustable and stay where you put them. I'm very excited to plan my next trip with this hydration backpack, I feel confident that I'll be able to take everything I need for a day trip while staying hydrated and energized.

I saw some customers state that the flag was upside down on their backpack - it's velcro. It can be removed or placed on how you want, it sticks to the different material on that one pouch made for it. The rest of the bag is waterproof and I really like the lining in the water pouch to help keep the bag cool. Its a pretty large bag, so filling it half way works for us. Lots more pouches for milt-tools or first aid kits. Side pouches for other drinks or snacks. There are adjusting straps in several spots to keep things snug. I think it was worth the price.

The product is very well made and has all the features you could want.

Muy bueno para un intenso hike

Excelente! Super resistente, tamaño, materiales!