Black Mountain ProductsHydration Pack - 2 Liter Water Bladder with Extra Large Storage Compartment

I loved this pack when it arrived. We were packing up to go hiking and rowing so it was perfect timing. The pack was just big enough to hold my phone and keys, some snacks, a bottle of sunscreen, and extra clothes for my toddler. I rinsed out the water bladder (which arrived with water in the line?) and filled it. It didn’t seem to have any leakage, but that’s where the positive traits stop. The bag definitely leached chemicals into the water and I could not drink it. Not only did it taste like plastic, I knew it would be full of endocrine disrupters that I cannot expose myself to as a person with an autoimmune condition.Next, the pack started falling apart almost immediately. It sat in a rowboat for an hour, and then I wore it on my back hiking for an hour. And when I got in the car, it was frayed in 2 spots and had a hole in the bottom! And you can see where the stitching isn’t even properly placed in some spots. Not cool. I am so disappointed. I hope I can return it despite being used for 2 hours because it is totally unusable and poorly made.

I really loved using my Hydration Pack on 4 mile Running Free Alaska. Walking and Running Free with ladies released from prison. I would only fill the pack up half way because the water makes it heavier. Excellent for walking and running long distances.

I was excited to see a hydration backpack for such a low price, but there was a reason! The bladder broke on the 3rd day of use. It began leaking from the bottom and got the whole bag and it's contents soaked! Very disappointed but not surprised. I would suggest spending the extra money and getting a higher quality hydration pack.

I needed one quick and cheap. This worked out GREAT. Used if quite a few times until I came across a Nathans one.While this is a GREAT value, I did not like the screw cap to seal it. Makes for almost impossible cleaning, difficult to fill, awkward when closing while full and quite difficult to drink out of.

Used it for Disneyland. Saved us a ton of money on drinks. Pouch is removable so freezing or chilling is easy.

I ordered this for grand daughter and it was not what I thought I was going to get!! Very cheaply made!! It smelled funny!!! I AM going to pay a little more and order from the company I ordered her brother's camelpak from last January and return this one!!

Was good pack for hiking but the water flow was a little difficult to use the first couple of times. You have to bite in the perfect spot to get the sucking water to flow. Ran hot water through it and it still tasted like plastic.

Pros: this backpack camelbak is great for storing necessities (keys, money, drivers license, hand sanitizer, tissue, etc) while providing a convenient inner pocket to hold the water "bladder." I love the spacious interior with the attached tie (to secure the top of the water bladder, so it doesn't shift). There is also an inner section for more personal items, in addition to the plastic D rings on each arm strap, plus the tension cords across the front.Cons: the straps are border line wearable for my husband's wide set shoulders

It arrived a day early, and is better than I had hoped!! Took it on a 4 mile walk, and was able to keep hydrated, and take along much needed supplies. I will absolutely be buying another, if not a few for my kids & grandkids!!