Whats your hydration pack?

I also have two. For mountain I have a camelbak lobo and unlike szymon above, I think it has plenty of room. I find it has plenty of room for my wallet, keys, phone, multi tool and a cliff bar or two. Weather it's enough room or not will depend on your personal needs. For the road - and I know a lot of roadies really thumb their noses at packs - using one isn't "cool", I have a camelbak rocket. It sits well on my back and doesn't slosh around. If just two bottles will cover my ride great, but depending on ride time, heat and if I can depend on being able to stop and refill on a longer ride I'm happy to have it. Yes, it's hot on my back, but I don't like extra bottles in my jersey pockets so it's worth the trade off. Ymmv.
 
Jeffreywoliver said:
The recommendations above all seem pretty large. Any recommendations for a minimalist pack with 1-2 small posters for basic tools, tube, etc. Don’t really want something slinging around on my back. .75-1.5liter. Would like to stay in $50-75 range.
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Camelbak classic. No frills, one pocket, lies flat on your back.
 
Jeffreywoliver said:
The recommendations above all seem pretty large. Any recommendations for a minimalist pack with 1-2 small posters for basic tools, tube, etc. Don’t really want something slinging around on my back. .75-1.5liter. Would like to stay in $50-75 range.
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The new Camelbak Chase is pretty tits. Because it's a vest it's very snug and moves well with you. It holds 1.5L of water and enough space for me to pack a multi-tool, 3 CO2s, knife, tube, a small first aid kit (slightly bigger than a deck of cards), wallet, phone and keys. Could probably fit a light coat if needed.
 
Monkey Soup said:
Been riding the whole season with a fanny pack, the Source Hipster. The hose and bite valve that came with it sucked, but I swapped the whole thing out with a Camelbak hose and bite valve. It fits a tube, tire levers, compressed air and regulator, car keys and iPhone. Everything fits tightly, but fits. The whole thing sits nicely on the hips, I never felt the need to use the harness that came with it. Fast DH's, tech, jumps, etc. it never really shifted. Nice not to have a pack on when the weather was hot. I may use a Camelbak again when the weather gets cooler for warmth.
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I might need to look into this. I've been riding my fat with just a water bottle and no backpack. I really like riding without one on my back.
 
TJYeti said:
I also have two. For mountain I have a camelbak lobo and unlike szymon above, I think it has plenty of room. I find it has plenty of room for my wallet, keys, phone, multi tool and a cliff bar or two. Weather it's enough room or not will depend on your personal needs. For the road - and I know a lot of roadies really thumb their noses at packs - using one isn't "cool", I have a camelbak rocket. It sits well on my back and doesn't slosh around. If just two bottles will cover my ride great, but depending on ride time, heat and if I can depend on being able to stop and refill on a longer ride I'm happy to have it. Yes, it's hot on my back, but I don't like extra bottles in my jersey pockets so it's worth the trade off. Ymmv.
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I'm also a longtime CamelBak Lobo user, and find it carries everything I need. I use one of the two pockets for tools that I only pull out in a pinch, and the other for keys, phones, and other things that I access every ride. The open netting pocket holds a spare and bars/gels.
 
I traditionally have been using a camelbak lobo, but this year I picked up a camelbak repack. For those that haven't seen it yet its basically a fanny pack that holds water and some gear. The updated version of their Palos line from last year. So far, I'm in love with it, and don't miss the extra capacity of the lobo at all. It keeps the weight down low, holds just enough water for a 1-2hr ride, and enough space for an extra tube, hand pump, multi tool, cell phone, snacks, and some other odds and ends. Highly recommend this thing.
 
i recently purchased a camelbak mule, with a 3l bladder in it. Lasts me 2-3 hours on its own and carries everything that i need. And you cannot beat the camelbak warranty.
 
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