 You don't need to be an 'investor' to invest in Singletrack: 6 days left: 95% of target - Find out more
Thoughts on it?
Yeah, I got one earlier in the year. So far it's been great.
Main reason for getting one was a bad collarbone break 18 months ago has left me with a nasty lump right where the straps sit of my previous camelbak, so the weight of the bladder caused me problems after 1:30-2 hour rides.
With the bladder round the waist I haven't had any pain since. Also, it is easier to keep the LR snug against my back and it doesn't want to ride up towards my shoulders when pointing down the trail.
Not as much storage as previous pack, but I can live with that for the increased comfort.
Wouldn't go back to a standard camelbak now.
Andy
Yep.
I've had one for a while.
It's like my Wingnut but hasn't fallen apart.
I couldn't go back to having a high mounted bladder now.
Cheers
Like the idea of weight of the water being lower. Will have a look in the shops to gauge the storage space.
I boughone from Evans about a month ago. I was worried that the additional back coverage would really get the back hot and sweaty. In reality, I think it is a little warmer, however not really noticeable (I was using a rouge, possible the smallest pack out there) but its not anything like as bad as I feared. It's big enough for a days kit, so food, tools, phone, keys and easily for one waterproof and at a squeeze another layer as well. Hip pockets are good for food (and iPod) access. I love the low slung feeling of the water, its aurprising what a differance that makes. I'd def get one again.
I bought one after glowing reports of WMB
It's ok and I don't regret buying it but I can't say it's fantastically better than any other smallish pack