Backpack/Hydration Reccomendations

caudio51

caudio51

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I'm in the market for one and wanted some input. I'm looking for a smaller bag/hydration combo from Camelbak(can get a discount). What do you all ride with? There seems to be an endless amount of options offered by CB. 😕
 
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I roll with the M.U.L.E and love it carries everything I need plus a few extras in case I run into someone in need on the trail and I find that the water capacity lasts me up to 3 hours riding.
 
+2 for the M.U.L.E. Have the Lobo (which is smaller), and do not like it.

That being said, Kirt is selling an Ergon pack (BD-1) in Bits & Pieces. It is on the bigger side, but the guys I know that own them (Tim & Walter) seem to really like them, a lot. I am looking to pick one up this season.
 
Shaggz said:
+2 for the M.U.L.E. Have the Lobo (which is smaller), and do not like it.

That being said, Kirt is selling an Ergon pack (BD-1) in Bits & Pieces. It is on the bigger side, but the guys I know that own them (Tim & Walter) seem to really like them, a lot. I am looking to pick one up this season.
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Does that mean you aren't picking his up? I was thinking of nabbing it as a daypack.
 
Shaggz said:
That being said, Kirt is selling an Ergon pack (BD-1) in Bits & Pieces. It is on the bigger side, but the guys I know that own them (Tim & Walter) seem to really like them, a lot. I am looking to pick one up this season.
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Definitely. I have a BD2 (just a slightly larger bd1) and a MULE...the Ergon is superior in comfort...no contest.

But then again, an Ergon will cost you 2-3 times as much.
 
+43290 on the mule, fits everything i would need to fit my bike. no complaints.
 
I bought a LOBO last summer when I started riding and liked it.
Then it got cold and dark and i needed a place for a battery and possibly a layer of clothes. I bought a MULE for that and loved it. It is a geat pack...
But now that its getting warmer out, I am back to using the LOBO....

But if I had to pick one for all year, its the MULE. Its got a ton more room and its not that much bigger
 
I love my MULE. Fits everything I need and does not restrict body movement.

although I am a little pissed that almost every zipper-pull broke off in the first week I owned it😡

My older Camelbaks have better zipper-pulls. It appears that they chinced out in this area.
 
capedoc said:
I love my MULE. Fits everything I need and does not restrict body movement.

although I am a little pissed that almost every zipper-pull broke off in the first week I owned it😡

My older Camelbaks have better zipper-pulls. It appears that they chinced out in this area.
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I think you got a bad one man! Mine have had no issues and survived a few scrapes on rocks as well.
 
I've been this purchase off for a while. But with Summer approaching I do need to get a hydration pack. If I am going to wear it on my back, I need storage for other gear as well - extra layer(s), tools, and food/spares for other family members. I just don't think the MULE will do it, so I'm planning to get the HAWG NV. I'll just cinch it down when it's not really full...

Tom P.
 
caudio51 said:
Will the mule fit say a fleece/long sleeve t-shirt?
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A long sleeve shirt, Yes...

Im not sure about a fleece. I always thought a fleece would be way too warm to wear riding.... ( even in the temps that make the hydration hose freeze up on me)...
 
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