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 CamelBak Rogue 70 oz Hydration Pack (Black/Charcoal) By: CamelBak Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 10 More Information All purpose  On: 2008-08-15Good for biking, running, and even driving. During my recent trip to Colorado I discovered how much easier and safer it is to have this hung over the back of your seat than to try and drink from a cup or unscrew a bottle. Almost perfect  On: 2008-07-20The Camelbak Rogue hydration pack is a small backpack that holds 70 oz of water and a has two small areas for cargo. It has a long plastic tube that comes out of the water bladder and ends in an L-joint with a valve. To drink from the tube, you bite down on the blue bite valve and suck on the tube. The L-joint has a valve that lets you shut off the water to prevent accidental leaks. Unlike older Camelbak designs, you can fill the bladder without removing the bladder from the pack, by simply lifting up a flap towards the top of the pack. Camelbak makes way too many different hydration packs, but this one is my current favorite. Heres what I like and dont like about this one: 1. This pack holds 70 oz of water. Other models hold more and some other ones hold less. Ive found that 70 oz is a good balance between too little water and too much water (too much water is too heavy). 2. This pack has 2 small accessory compartments which are the right size for holding keys, sunglasses, cellular phones, MP3 player, and your wallet (and not much else). One compartment is towards the bottom and the other is part of the flap which you flip up to access the filling area for the water bladder. Both are zippered. Camelbak also has a separate phone holder which can be mounted on the front of the backpack straps, which keeps the phone closer to where you need it. In my view, it has just the right amount of storage for a day outside and reflects a good balance between storage amount and weight. 3. The pack insulates the water bladder, so if you fill it with ice, your water will stay cold for hours. I usually fill the bladder 80% with ice, then add water, and then put into the pack. 4. The pack has padding strategically placed on the back of the pack to allow air to get under your back. This keeps you from sweating directly onto the pack. 5. My only criticism is with the external fill port. Because that filling cap is not insulated like the rest of the bladder, when you have ice water in your pack, water from the air condenses on the plastic screw cap and then runs down the outside of the pack. It also gets absorbed into the flap that covers the fill cap (which contains storage as well). It hasnt been a major problem, but my earlier camelbak packs (which didnt have the external fill port) didnt have condensation problems at all. Great pack for cycling and running On: 2008-05-31I have really enjoyed using this pack. In reviews for hydration packs I often read about the water tasting like plastic, but I have not noticed that with this pack. The hydration bladder is easy to remove and clean. The pack has room to hold a few small items. It fits comfortably. The sternum strap is a nice feature. It is a very good pack for a good price. Muy buen producto On: 2008-05-12Es una exelente mochila, la uso para hacer bicicleta de montaña en mi pais Honduras y me parece un producto muy practico y de buena calidad, justo lo que necesito para llevar agua y herramientas basicas. I use it for ziplining On: 2008-05-05I wear this backpack all day about 35 hours a week while I work at a Texas canopy zipline course. Its small enough to not get much in my way while I have 10 people crammed on a treetop platform but enough water to hold me all day. The only issue Ive really had with it is its too easy to drink way too much water and end up needing bathroom breaks constantly. So the trick is to just take little tiny sips all day to end with some water in the tank (rather than drink the whole thing twice in one day which is nearly a gallon of water!). The back is useful for a camera, sunscreen, a little bit of food and sometimes I clip things in on the strap that flips up to let you put water in the blatter. I dont really like the clip that is supposed to hold the "hands-free" drinking device. I still end up using my hand to push it to my mouth and the clip nearly took a dive out of a tree the other day. Time to Hike On: 2008-04-11This Hydration Pack is perfect for a good 3 to 4 hour hike. Light weight and comfortable. Great Product! On: 2008-03-04I gave this to my son as a present for when he bike rides! Its the perfect size and very sturdy! He uses it all the time and is very happy with it! Super-fast shipping and delivery!! A must-have for outdoor enthusiasts On: 2007-09-24I take the Camelbak with me on every mountain bike trail ride, filled with ice water. For me personally, I find that on a moderately hot day, the 2.1-liter reservoir suffices for 2-3 hours of activity. There are two convenient zippered pouches in the back, perfect for storing car keys, cell phone, a couple of powerbars, etc. A must-have for outdoor enthusiasts On: 2007-09-23I take the Camelbak with me on every mountain bike trail ride, filled with ice water. For me personally, I find that on a moderately hot day, the 2.1-liter reservoir suffices for 2-3 hours of activity. There are two convenient zippered pouches in the back, perfect for storing car keys, cell phone, a couple of powerbars, etc. Must buy for avid mountain biker On: 2007-09-04Recently purchased a camelbak after using water bottles for a few years. The product definitely is a must for someone who likes to ride hard on the trails without having to slow down to grab a drink. It is lightweight and I hardly know it is there. Worth the purchase if you do not like to sacrifice speed while trying to hydrate your body. Fantastic On: 2007-05-06Although designed for cyclists, I use this pack for hiking/running... Does the job perfectly... mouth piece is comfortable to use, almost impossible to damage - no wear and tear... You can adjust the water tube to come over your right or left shoulder... Water stays cool for long periods of time... i run about 10km with this pack in burning heat(Bahrain),water is plentiful... Includes a chest strap which you can adjust up and down your chest.. comfortable cushioning against your back... easy to refill water... virtually no bounce when running... enough space for storing energy bars, iPod, phone, keys, headphones, wallet... and on top if it all, it looks good... What more could you ask for? |