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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Some bike shop in Scarborough (On Kennedy Rd. & South of Huntingwood Dr.) | | Strengths: | Just as good as a Camelback but at 2/3 the price. | | Weaknesses: | Tubing dis-coloured (yellow) in 1 year. Bite valve leaks after 3 years. The whole turn-push-suck routine to get to the water. Waist strap rubs on jerseys causing them to snag and pill the fabric. | | Similar Products Used: | Non yet. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Trek Fuel 90 Disk, 1996 GT Ricochet. | | Bottom Line: | I got this hydra pack in 2001 and I still use it. After 3 years of use and a few late fall/early winter rides at night in -5c temps. (without cold weather cover) the bite valve froze up and so did the exposed tubing 1x. The next spring the valve started to leak and it got progressively worse. I've replaced the tubing and bite valve with a "source" one from MEC. I like how the tubing is a transparent blue colour and is 4" shorter. The bite valve is of the more modern 90 degree bent type, to get to the water it's just bite and suck. Also you get 2x the flow as compared to the stock valve. I've fallen with it on me 3 or 4 times and no ruptures or leaks with the bladder.
The waist strap tends to rub a little too much on cycling jerseys causing it to snag and pill. So I took an old pair of Rip N Hammer shorts, cut an 8" strip out of one of the thighs. I got my girlfriend to sew along the length and turn it inside out. I then slid it over the left waist strap and pull it over the qucik release after buckling it.
It reduces the snagging by a large % but not totally.
Bottom Line: For $40/CAN before taxes, almost 4yrs of use,
1 replacement tube, 1 replacement valve and my own creation of a strap cover - if I ever lost it, I'd definately buy another one! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan F
a Cross Country Rider
from State College, PA
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | ? | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | gift | | Bottom Line: |
I really like the spring-loaded valve that you push in with your tongue to open. It's easy. The bladder was fine until one day I went running wearing it. It leaked like a sieve after that. Finally, I bought a new bladder, which cost $21, and the new bladder should hold up better because it doesn't have that mylar-like fabric on the outside. I hope!
Jee Doy - Great idea on using PVC pipe to dry out the bladder! - Thanks. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Calgary Pathways | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop | | Strengths: | The pack itself is well made and is comfortable to wear.
I like how the tube comes out the bottom of the pack instead of the top.
Don't really need accesories to clean it properly.
The roll down and velcroed seal at mouth of the bladder works great, I fell flat on my back in crash and it did'nt pop! It's never leaked either.
The price was good too. | | Weaknesses: | Gross plastic taste! The warmer it gets the worse the taste gets too!
The clear plastic tubing yellowed with age.
Tried using the bladder for hiking, it's tough but it did'nt adapt well to my backpack. | | Bike Setup: | Giant Iguanna | | Bottom Line: | Try to give it away and cough up the extra money for a Camelback. The bad taste is just too much for me! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Gangi
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: October 17, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Any I am riding on | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Nice and roomy pockets, bungee tie down, comfort, new Hydrapack bladder and bite valve - best on the market in my opinion | | Weaknesses: | Old Hydrapack bite valve (spring-loaded) | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback | | Bike Setup: | '98 Trek 8000 | | Bottom Line: | I purchased this pack about 4 years ago and have been very happy with the pack. It's not overly bulky on the outside but can really hold a lot of stuff - 2 tubes, my pump, an Alien toolkit, cell phone, granola bars, and LOTS of water. The pack has been abused, fallen on, dragged around, and it still functins as well as the day I bought it. And the pack is very comfortable.
The original Hydrapack bladder and bite valve were just so-so. But they were definitely better then the slit-valve in the Camelbacks!! The spring-loaded bite valve on the Blackburn had some issues -- after 3 years the o-ring would not seal up any more and it would drip water. And it took some getting used to as you could not just "suck" on the valve -- you had to grab it with your teeth and push in the valve with your tongue. Not the most intuitive way of drinking, but you could really gulp down water once you got the hang of it.
The old Hydrapack bladder also had a small screw-on lid that always leaked. I hated it.
HOWEVER, the "new" Hydrapack bladders (now a spin-off from Blackburn) are the BEST! The bite valve is SO easy to use and it is completely foolproof. It never leaks. And the easy-fill bag is GREAT! If I could give the new bladder 10 chilis, I would. And it is durable -- last week I fell on my back in a crash and landed square on my Hydrapack. It was full so I just laid on top of it teetering...waiting for it to pop. But it held up.
Overall I have to give this 5 chili's even though the original Hydrapack bite valve had issues. Given how tough as this pack has been over the 4 years and how great the new Hydrapack bladder is, I'm going to keep this pack for many years to come!
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Submitted by
Pablo Pizarro
a
from Caracas, Venezuela
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | the next one | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | holds up to 2 liters, easy to fill and easy to clean. small so you can pt on your fridge w/o any problem. I have been using it for more than 3 years now and no problem at all. Valve is push type, I prefer this system rather than bite one. Washable, the holder i mean. | | Weaknesses: | do not keep temperature for long time; but I have to say that usual temperature in Venezuela is 85F°, almost the whole year. That´s why I put it in the fridge the night before. When Full of water you just can carry your personal stuff and a small pump. Only one zip. Make your back sweat as pig. | | Similar Products Used: | none, my first and only one up to now | | Bike Setup: | Old proflex reptile, with some new components. | | Bottom Line: | If I have to buy this again, I will doit for sure. it´s and excellente produts, with low price and high performance. But as someone stated below, this will be a good products I you ride for up three hours, if you need more water then buy a C´back mule; but you will be carrying a heavy stuff on your back and everybody know what this means. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Littleton, CO
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Waterton/CO trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Holds lots of stuff. Many pockets internal and external, external bungee. Not too bulky. | | Weaknesses: | Cargo and reservoir compete for space. I would expect that to be true for all reasonably sized packs. | | Similar Products Used: | Platypus spray skirt hydration pack. | | Bike Setup: | 98 Klein Attitude Comp | | Bottom Line: | After 5 years I finally broke it. I tore a shoulder strap off in a crash. Interesting that everyone complains about the bite valve on all packs but most give the Camelbak 5 chillies anyway and the Blackburn 1 chillie. I don't get it.
Anyway, my hydrapak has served me very well for the past 5 years. No complaints about the bite valve, mine never leaked and it is the best bite valve I have tried so far.
I don't know what my next pack will be but the Blackburn will definetly be considered. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allen S
a Weekend Warrior
from Sylvester GA USA
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | N/A | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Very light weight, Valve took some time to get used to but nice. Easy to clean, fill like open top design | | Weaknesses: | Pressure valve will soak you if you don't stow in the right place. I cannot find a replacement bladder! | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | N/A | | Bottom Line: | I use this product while playing scenario paintball, after a couple of hours of running around on the field, you can build up quite a thirst. I imagine that playing paintball is more abusive on hydration systems only because they see more regular abuse. I have used this pack for 4 years and it does need a new bladder but the pack is otherwise in great shape. I give it a 10+ for the price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dale
a Cross Country Rider
from Corralitos,Calif.
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | anthing offroad | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | internet | | Strengths: | fit your shoulders well | | Weaknesses: | bladder sucks,leaks badly and the valve that you have to push the middle in to drink does not work well at all! | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback | | Bike Setup: | Spec. FS XTR | | Bottom Line: | Not bad for the price,but they need to go back to the drawing board to see if they can come up with a better sealing system and bite valve.. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Wong
a Cross Country Rider
from ontario
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Strengths: | holds water | | Weaknesses: | I went through two this summer, one leacked the whole time so i thought well maybe i got a bad one it happens so ibought another one two weeks later the muoth peice broke off hydra pack sucks | | Bottom Line: | Dont buy one | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zen
a Weekend Warrior
from san francisco, ca
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Basement | | Strengths: | Aesthestics. Good pack design and I like the bladder. | | Weaknesses: | Water delivery system sucks, especially the valve. It leaks 100% of the time and you end up drinking 30oz and wearing the other 40 oz, and wondering why you dehydrating so fast. | | Bottom Line: | Do not buy any Blackburns until they fix the valve. Their valve with the spring loaded middle that you push in with your tongue is awful. I'm shocked that people actually like this product at all. Not condemning Blackburn per se...their mini pump works exceptionally well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stark
a Weekend Warrior
from Highland, CA
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | sart, sycamore cyn | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | it holds water | | Weaknesses: | too small, hard to clean, inferior sip valve, small storage space, hard to get hose in comfortable place to drink while riding, small, and overall not a great pack. | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback Mule | | Bike Setup: | Fisher Hardtail, Fisher Sugar 2 | | Bottom Line: | I got this pack free from Supergo when I bought a bike there. I used it for over a year and finally decided to bite the bullet and try a real camelback pack. Boy, do I now realize what a piece of donkey dung the blackburn is.
In the mule I can carry tools, tubes, patches, wallet, keys, phone, and a digital camera. In the blackburn I was lucky to get my wallet, keys and a few small tools in there. Do yourself a favor, spend a few bucks and get a good pack that will last a long time.
I tried to pawn the blackburn off on my wife, but she's having none of it. She drinks the nice cold water out of the mule on my back and makes me drink the lukewarm stuff on hers. Oh, and the bite-valve on the mule is 1000% better than the stupid tooth-press valve the blackburn uses.
I like my blackburn pump though. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Downey
a Weekend Warrior
from North Attleboro
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Freetown State Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Fits well, secure. Exterior holds up well. I like the bungee cord on the outside - good for jacket. | | Weaknesses: | Too small! I find that I can either carry water or tools - not both. Must remove all tools, tubes etc. from pack to re-zip pack after adding water, then put tools & tubes back in. An expanding bellows system would help. | | Similar Products Used: | None - looking for replacement. Camelbak Blowfish or Mule. Perhaps, Northface sliquid. | | Bottom Line: | Too small for anything but racing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robby
a Cross Country Rider
from Kentucky
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | A dry one! | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Sleek design, attractive, reasonable price | | Weaknesses: | Hose routing, bladder quality (leaks), bite valve quality (leaks when you don't want it to, yet doesn't let much water out when you do), pack material isn't durable, zippers are weak | | Similar Products Used: | Camelbak Lobo | | Bottom Line: | After trying to use the included bladder and bite valve for about a month, I decided to replace it with a reliable 100 oz. Camelback bladder. No more problems there.
As for the pack itself, the material is worn and slightly ripped in several places. Two of the zippers won't stay shut despite keeping the pack fairly lightly loaded. I'm just disappointed in the overall quality of the pack.
I would like to return this to Blackburn, but their website has been down for quite some time. Are they still in existence? They make great pumps, but need to go back to the drawing board on their packs! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a Cross Country Rider
from Lakewood, Ca
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Durable. Good size for most rides. | | Weaknesses: | None ( nope, mine hasn't leaked a bit.) | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback Ammo | | Bottom Line: | This is a great little pack. I've owned mine for about a year now and do quite a bit of riding. I was surprised to read the reviews regarding leaking. My bladder and valve have been flawless ( knock on wood.) If anyting, its a small pain to clean and the hose does yellow a bit. It holds the bare necessities and just enough water for a 2+ hour ride. This is a great little pack system that has worked fine for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erich T.
a Weekend Warrior
from Oakland, CA
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Cheap, pleanty of little pockets, rear mesh pocket is easy to reach while riding. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap, leaks a bunch | | Bike Setup: | Typical off the shelf $400 XC Giant with a few minor upgrades. | | Bottom Line: | This thing kinda bugs me. It would be just fine if it didn't leak so much. It holds 70 oz. which should give me a good afternoon's ride worth of water, but it always seems to ruin out. It might be my drinking habbits, but I suspect that the top third of this thing ends up down my back into the back of my shorts. Once I sip the head off, it seems to be fine.
I like all of the little pockets to hide your 'stuff.' The mesh pocket on the back works well for my Power Goo like stuff. I can reach around during my granny gear climbs (almost all climbs for me), and take a hit from my Goo flask.
I might suggest looking elsewhere for your hydration needs. Then again, by looking on this list, maybe they had a bad run of bladders. Maybe I oughta call Blackburn for a replacement. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacto, CA
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Clemintine loop | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Overall Pack is good, lots of pockets, durable so far, innovative fill system for the bladder. | | Weaknesses: | Valve leaks like an SOB. After a ride one side of me is always soaked from that piece o' crap. It worked fine for one ride, but hey, some of us do actually ride occasionally. | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback (yeah, the original) | | Bottom Line: | Good pack for the occasional rider, but unless you are one of the lucky few who doesn't get a defective valve, your gonna get wet until you buy a new bladder. Add the cost of a new bladder into the equation and the value kinda sucks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hendrik Huebscher
a Cross Country Rider
from Rancho St. Margarita, CA USA
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | SuperGo | | Strengths: | None | | Weaknesses: | Bladder leaks, is hard to fill. Cleaning is a pain. Trying to get excess air out of the bladder normally ends up in a mess. The so called bite valve is a joke. | | Similar Products Used: | SuperGo Gulp with Camel Back bladder | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR | | Bottom Line: | I don't understand why this product has gotten any positive reviews. Maybe the leaking bladder is just a defect (happens) but the rest of this pack is just bad, bad, bad. My advise - don't!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jee Doy
a
from Tustin, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$29.00 | | Purchased At: | SuperGo | | Strengths: | Compact | | Weaknesses: | Dark color absorbs heat; cleaning kit is extra; hose must be aligned; storage not practical; | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | GT | | Bottom Line: | Will continue to use it and clean with a mix of water and chlorine bleach to prevent bacteria, mildew. Drying is a task. Mine is a folding type so I use a pvc plastic tube (from Home Depot, plumbing) to keep the orfice open for drying. Plastic tube also allows hair dryer to be inserted, for brief time, to dry out inside. Hose still has condensation problem so will try balloon inflator pump to blow out the remaining water residue. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sevenzero
a Cross Country Rider
from Simi
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Grandma's Backyard | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$29.00 | | Purchased At: | StupidGo | | Strengths: | Fits good, stays put when jumping, keeps liquid cold for hours, holds gloves, tube, patch kit, pump, keys, cash, even my good luck Barney doll!
- Non disco space traveler styling - | | Weaknesses: | Zipper derails every once in a while | | Similar Products Used: | The garden hose, sesame street drink boxes | | Bike Setup: | 2 wheels, 2 shocks, 1 frame, 1 fatazz | | Bottom Line: | This pack rocks, if you are not afraid to have brand whorz gawk and point at you, buy it! These type of products are personal prefrance items.
I had an incedent where my pack leaked and I got soaked with Gatorade, it sucked! But it was my fault, the screw cap was not tight enough. The cap needs to be a little tighter than I though was needed, but it has never leaked again. I have two bladders now, a 70oz and 100oz the 70oz is the screw cap style and the 100oz is the folding style, I use only Gatorade in my pack and it will turn the hose colors, SuperGo sells a cleaning kit for hydration packs. I just pull the bladder out when I get home, run warm water through it a few times shaking it around, dump all the water out and hang it on clothes hanger with the cap off or the end open, so far so good... Also to kill the taste, plastic absorbs, so try leaving something you like the taste of in it for a few days, it would be better if it was concentrated, like that Hawiian punch syrup concentrate in a bottle, but this wil also die the plastic.
Ride On...
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Submitted by
Dusto
a Cross Country Rider
from battleford saskatchewan canada
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | peegee man | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | spoke n pedal | | Strengths: | comfortable
plenty of water storage
enough storage space for tool's tube pump etc.
elastic pull cords keep a jacket or extra clothing | | Weaknesses: | leaks a bit
not breathable at all
i've herd that powerade and other drinks rot the blatter
the hose yellows after time | | Similar Products Used: | older hydrapack | | Bike Setup: | alumi hardtale lx/xt z3 longtravle | | Bottom Line: | great day pack nice and light so you hardly know it's there so much better than bottles on longer rides and keeps your drinks nice and cold | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
D Sims
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | gift | | Strengths: | Strong durable pack. Bladder is also durable. | | Weaknesses: | the shoulder straps are a little thin and have a problem getting them adjusted | | Similar Products Used: | performance mossoon with an 100oz. bladder | | Bike Setup: | who cares | | Bottom Line: | I have had this pack for four years and it is still going strong. I am an avid rider and use this pack everytime I ride. I did get a hole in the bladder once but repaired it with an inner tube glueless patch and no problems yet. I have wreck and landed on this pack more than I care to remember. I have closed the car door on the mouthpiece and had to buy a new one. I have a performance monsoon that I bought for an adventure race and ruined the bladder and scuffed up the pack in less than a month. I had to go to my old stand by and it is still going strong. I have been through three bikes, four helmets, three pairs of shoes, three sets of rims, and six pairs of gloves but still have the orginal pack that I started out with. It now has sentimental value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GS
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | glenn@stante.com | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Purchased At: | Life Sport Calgary | | Strengths: | Compact, low profile design. It has enough storage space for everything required for a big ride. I like the way the hose runs under the arm instead of over the shoulder. | | Weaknesses: | It leaked at the valve constantly until I modified the valve | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback. | | Bottom Line: | The DELTA is a great little pack. Lots of storage and 70 oz of water. Its not too large so it doesn't get in the way while riding.
The blue (mouth piece) valve leaked constantly from the start. I exchanged the valve for the older grey valve which doesn't exactly fit tight in the tubing, but with a little Tent seam-sealer on the fitting it sealed perfectly. The grey valve has not leaked at all from the time I installed it.
If only Blackburn would do the same thing at the factory then the Delta Hydro-Pak might be worth 5 chillies. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Cincinnati
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Sport | | Strengths: | 1. Holds Plenty of water for a few hours on the trail.
2. I haven't even thought of worrying about leakage.
3. Good price
4. Fills and cleans well, I thought it would leak, but it doesn't
| | Weaknesses: | 1. The Gulp Valve is strange to me. But, I think that's just a personal thing.
2. When full of water, the zippered compartments won't hold much. | | Similar Products Used: | Camelbak | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Gary Fisher Big Sur, It doesn't matter, but I like saying it. | | Bottom Line: | Basically, I wanted a bigger pack and I should have just waited an extra week... But I didn't. I haven't been upset with the pack, except that it will only hold a bike pump, my car keys, a power gel or two, and a small patch kit when full of water. As I say to my freinds...it's a "very okay" pack. It isn't wonderful in any way, but it does work comfortably. If you only bike a few hours and then go home, this pack will hold enough stuff and work fine....especially for the price. But, if you like longer excursions get something that will hold more....like your lunch. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john
a Weekend Warrior
from riverside, AL, USA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | oak mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | it was a gift | | Strengths: | holds a lot of water, room for tools and other things, don't have to deal with water bottle falling out on a fast descent, and easy to fill and clean. oh yeah it makes you look pretty cool,too. | | Weaknesses: | tube director clip fell off first day and i couldn't put it back on, but that is my fault for messing with it. | | Similar Products Used: | water bottles | | Bottom Line: | good product. holds a lot of water. not much else to say | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Manny Lebita
a Weekend Warrior
from Birmingham, AL
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Oak Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Gear.com | | Strengths: | + Soft Gulp Valve is easy to use
+ Strong water/flow rate
+ No leaking problems (yet)
| | Weaknesses: | - Not a really a weakness; more of a gripe. The hose and valve on my hydrapak took fifteen minutes to pry off. Quite frustrating. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Trek 820 stock | | Bottom Line: | I got the Clearstream Hydrapak model. All-in-all, this is a fantastic product. I'm not sure what models other people were reviewing, but I have had no problems with the easy-clean hydrasak. The folding instructions are pretty straightforward. I filled the back up to 70mL, turned it upside down, shook it, and still no leak. I did shop around before purchasing this specific brand, and it is by far the cheapest out there. Bottomline, if you are just getting started into mountain biking, as I am, this is a cost-efficient way to hydrate yourself on short rides as well as make yourself look like a REAL mountain biker. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from South Florida
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | behind KMart | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike America | | Strengths: | Plenty of storage space, 70ml water capacity. This is perfect for a 1-2 hour ride. Good value as compared to some other brands. The mouthpiece is equipped with a special bite-valve so the noy leak. Water, water, water.
| | Weaknesses: | The bladder leaks unless it is properly folded over. It takes some time to get used to. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bottom Line: | Good value. Good product. For 1-2 hour rides, this is a great product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Geoff
a Weekend Warrior
from Rosewood Australia
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Castle Hill | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | NRG Cycles | | Strengths: | Comfortable to wear | | Weaknesses: | Could have more room to carry stuff, Suspect bladder sealing system | | Similar Products Used: | Cheapo Woolworths Hydration pack | | Bike Setup: | Rigid Mongoose | | Bottom Line: | Well constructed pack with nothing falling off (yet) although the original bladder sprung a leak after about 2 months. Full marks to NRG Cycles for replacing it without any questions.Although I haven't tried out the replacement bladder yet, it is the older design with the screw on cap as opposed to the new roll down top. Could use a bit more tool storage space too,or I could carry less tools I suppose. For 80 Australian Pesos it's a lot cheaper than a Camelback and apart from the original bladder turning into an impromptu garden sprinkler I'm more than happy with it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton, CO
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | one without horse crap on it | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Large capacity, zip pocket and mesh pocket to hold keys, bike tools, power bars. | | Weaknesses: | The bladder leaks! | | Similar Products Used: | This one and another Blackburn. | | Bike Setup: | does it matter?! | | Bottom Line: | The pack is durable and practical. The bladder sucks! The first bladder had a small hole in it when I bought it. Supergo sent a new one, but it still leaks so that my back is wet before I even have a chance to sweat. I have another blackburn water pack that just holds a 40 oz bladder and nothing else - no room for tools. It leaks, too. I thought the bigger, more expensive blackburn would be better, but the bottom line is: be ready to get your back soaked. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Downhiller
from Dunedin, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | signal hill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Kathmandu | | Strengths: | its got enough room to take a windbreaker, all my tools, a puncture repair kit, a couple of muesli bars as well as the 2l bladder! | | Weaknesses: | some people may not like the gulp valve | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | who cares | | Bottom Line: | great price
if it was camelbak brand you would pay a lot more | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roostir
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Tahoe, CA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Jenkinsen Lake Loop | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Lots of places to store your stuff.
Comfortable straps and big waist strap. | | Weaknesses: | Strange screwcap on bladder.
Extremely weak strap attachment where the shoulder strap is connected to the bottom of the pack. | | Similar Products Used: | Camelbak
Monsoon | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher | | Bottom Line: | This thing sucks! Besides having a funky bladder. The left shoulder strap totally came disconnected where it is (was) attached at the bottom of the pack. Upon closer inspection, the right strap was about to meet the same fate. I guess it doesn't matter now, the pack is unusable unless I learn to sew it back on (yeah, right). Do not buy this pack if you take your riding seriously. It very well may leave you high and dry. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Danforth
a Racer
from Cody Wyoming Usa
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Red Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Good flow of water once you get it going.
Pack holds up well | | Weaknesses: | bladder leak badly, hard to get water out of if you are in a really technical area, holds my sweat to my back, isn't big enough to carry all my crap, doesn't hold enough water, i just didn't like it very much, it wasn't very comfortable at all | | Similar Products Used: | Camelbak Classic, Mule, Blowfish, and razor and Waterbottles | | Bike Setup: | cannondale Killer V 900 Deore LX drivetrain, Coda cranks SDG saddle, DD-60 headshok | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line was if you used it fir a long time it really starts to leak, the valve sucks the whole thing isn't all that great | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stix
a Weekend Warrior
from Archbald, PA
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Merli-Sarnosky | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Holds alot of water to keep me goin', i have the 70 oz.one, you don't have to stop and lose your momentum to take a drink as you would with a water bottle, you can food such as power bars in the little back pouch so you don't have to wear a bulky backpack, and it's easy to clean, just put some bleach and and water and let it sit for a day. | | Weaknesses: | absolutely nodda | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bottom Line: | Buy one | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bleeder
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville, Florida
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Crusty Knuckle | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | + Very durable.
+ Large liquid reservoir of it's size.
+ Excellent drinking valve design.
+ Good looks.
+ Can be used as an enema bag. | | Weaknesses: | - If you look at the reservoir itself, it IS an enema bag!
- I could have been a millionaire if I would of thought about simply putting a damn enema bag in a pouch sooner!
- Leaks if held upside down. | | Similar Products Used: | Water bottles, Gatoraid/Power Aide bottles, a Faucet, Water hose, Sprinkler System | | Bike Setup: | Who the F*** cares.... | | Bottom Line: | Considering the price of the other enem...err...water carrier brand names out there (Camelbak, Cannondale, K2, Performance, etc.,) and the fact that they're very similar in almost EVERY respect, the Blackburn gets my vote. The others are just more expensive! Before purchasing, I looked at EVERYTHING! For $29.95, compared to $39.95 and higher, you get exactly what the others offer in the 70 ml size range. Good design, relatively good quality nylon and mesh, good zipper, easy to clean and an excellent drink valve; it's all there! Now I'm looking at other personal use items I have around the house that can potentially be converted into some useful product I can sell...
Thumbs up for Blackburn. I give it Five (5) big steaming Road-Kills. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bernard Cote
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Good back pack, lots of storage, comfy | | Weaknesses: | You feel all the sweat on your back | | Similar Products Used: | water bottle | | Bottom Line: | I like the idea of the hydrapack. You can drink any time without letting your hands go. This bag is well designed. I onl have problem with the taste of the water in it. First time I'm using it, it tasted like plastic. So I rinsed it with water and baking soda. It was good for 10 minutes. Then I tryed to put a mix of juice and water to change the taste. Nothing to do, still taste like plastic. If you have any solution, e-mail me please.
So I would say that the back pack is very goo but I have some problems with the water container;
-bad taste
-problem to close it so it doesn't leak.
But it was so much cheaper than the other brands | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a Weekend Warrior
from Jim Thorpe, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Broad mountain Loop | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | price, cargo space, comfort, snug fit, easy to fill and clean, not very bulky....just right | | Weaknesses: | 70 oz capacity, stermun strap too tight | | Similar Products Used: | a water bottle | | Bike Setup: | 2000 hardrock specialized FS, rock shox Jett, all factory, except for a more comfortable seat and a titanium stem | | Bottom Line: | it is affordable and does the job well, if you are a weekend warrior like myself and ride less than 3 hrs at a shot, and dont want the inconveinence of having to buy special tools for cleaning, go for it spend the $29.99 and you will be satisfied. I also like the fact that I can fit a patch kit, mini pump, spare tube and multi tool in the front pouch, I also take a water bottle(specialized mini mouth) and store it under the cargo bungee it works out well | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DiRT
a
from USA
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | This review is for the 2000 Hydrasak, not the pack. It comes in 70 and 100 oz sizes, has the big opening and includes a softer bite valve that still uses blackburns best spring design.
This is the best sak hands down (out of platypus--good bag but lousy valve, camelbak--lousy bag and valve but good packs, K2--fair in all categories). | | Bike Setup: | http://www.geocities.com/k2bike_files/bikepicts/bike.html | | Bottom Line: | 2000 Hydrasak is simply the best resovoir available. Get one with whatever pack you decide. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Beverly, Ma
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Tons of water, good fit, lots of storage in a small space, ton of compartments | | Weaknesses: | none that I've found | | Similar Products Used: | water bottles | | Bottom Line: | This pack gives you as much as any pack can in a small package. It's light, holds a bunch of water, and I can pack just about everything I need fo a ride, tools, pump, snacks, extra tubes, etc. inside. The gulp valve also gives you a ton of water flow. Some people complain about it being hard plastic but that makes it easier to clean and dry when your done with it. That's the only unavoidable problem with all packs, you have to clean and dry them after a ride or they get riddled with mildew. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christine
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Storage compartments, comfortable straps, snug fit | | Weaknesses: | I found that my pump won't fit into the "pump slot". The pouch for water is not user friendly when trying to refill. 50% of the time I spill it all over the place. The sipper nozzle is hard and my mouth is pretty small so it would tear it up when I tried to just hold it in there. I changed the nozzle out with a camelbak soft nozzle and that seems ot have solved the problem. | | Similar Products Used: | Water bottles | | Bike Setup: | I have an XS (extra small) 98 Gary Fisher Hookooeku. I cut down the handlebar size (due to my size, I'm 5ft tall/short) I have a mixture of shimano parts although I'm still learning all the jargon for it. I have mostly stock parts but I put DK platform pedals on. | | Bottom Line: | It serves it's function and works well. Once i changed out the sipper nozzle I was a lot happier. I am also thinking about changing out the water pouch for the new one that has a velcro top which is easier to clean and fill. The one that I have has that hard cap with a 2" hole to fill and clean it which is not too easy.
I would recommend it. I'm happy with mine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Z-Man
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver area
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | White Ranch Open Space | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Valve, tube length, pack construction | | Weaknesses: | A little hard to fit bladder in pack when full. | | Similar Products Used: | P.O.B. (plain ol' bottles) | | Bike Setup: | DB VLink 1.2 | | Bottom Line: | Is a great pack for multi-use...from quick jaunts around home to 24 hrs of Moab. Just enough room in the pack for the essentials. Valve never leaks, and flows great. Cap good 'n secure. A solid value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Cross-Country Rider
from Baltimore
Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Patapsco | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Cheap, Bite valve, durability, comfort | | Weaknesses: |
limitted storage space, small 70 oz reservoir, closure on reservoir leaks. | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale Raven 1000sl
Cannondale f700 | | Bottom Line: | Good pack for the money, however I am going to upgrade to a performance pack that holds 100 oz and has more room for tools. It also has a pump holder. The seal on the reservoir is the only real problem I've had with it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alvin
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord, CA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Briones Canyon, Cal | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Holds Plenty of Water. Excellent Valve Mechanism. Holds your bike junk well, too. | | Weaknesses: |
Water suction is not a good as it should be. | | Similar Products Used: |
Water bottles | | Bike Setup: |
1998 Specialized Stumpjumper/Rock Shox SID | | Bottom Line: | This is definitely the way to go. I find that I can ride farther and be more comfortable now that I have a nearly limitless supply of water. I bought the Hydrapack for $20 through Supergo. They've still got plenty, so get em while they last. My only complaint is that you need to flip the pack over when the water runs low so the tube opening can still get the water and you can suck it out. Otherwise, excellent water hydration system. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BeastMaster
a Racer
from Mills River, NC
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Little Hickory (Bent Creek) | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
It holds water, and has a good valve design with a wide bladder mouth opening also. | | Weaknesses: |
Cap had a hard time getting started on the threads. I had to de-burr the 1st thread to remedy the problem. The cap leaks, so I must store the pack upright in transit if full of liquid.... | | Similar Products Used: |
Camelbak (about 4 yrs. ago.) | | Bike Setup: |
ProFlex Beast. Magura hydraulic brakes, LOOK clipless pedals, 5travel Girvin Chubby front fork, 4travel Noleen shock rear suspension. Full racing set-up components. T.H.E. front fender. | | Bottom Line: | THis pack was only $19.00 at SuperGo Bike Shop when I bought mine a few months ago. I think it was a special, but anyway most bladders alone cost this much.... I had nothing to lose, plus I have no complaints about this water pack. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JLAH
a Weekend Warrior
from Malaysia
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
It' looks kewl...and does whatever it needs to do....Greatly | | Weaknesses: |
The back get's kinda warm after some time... | | Bike Setup: |
GF Joshua F4, Judy C | | Bottom Line: | This Hydration sutff is worth the money....you should get it... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross-Country Rider
from Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rolling Rock Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Light weight, (I have the Bonzai), big fill hole. | | Weaknesses: |
none so far | | Similar Products Used: |
GT | | Bike Setup: |
Aluminum frame, XT | | Bottom Line: | All around great pack for short trips. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Cross-Country Rider
from London
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Construction of the pack itself,albeit unmatched by the bladder (see weaknesses) | | Weaknesses: |
The screwtop on the bladder has failed. Specifcally, the thread to flange mating is no longer water tight. As a consequence, external hydration has been the rather annoying route for water intake. At least the LBS is replacing it - but then so they should... | | Similar Products Used: |
None to date | | Bike Setup: |
Klein Mantra Race - Judy XC shock | | Bottom Line: | Will see if this was a once off glitch or an endemic problem.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hjalmar bengtsson
a Cross-Country Rider
from SWEDEN
Date Reviewed: May 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
hmm, i dont really know... | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
2.1 litres water (or other drinkable stuff), easy carrable, justable straps almost everywear... | | Weaknesses: |
a bit warm sometimes... | | Similar Products Used: |
i havent tried any others | | Bike Setup: |
i use a kona lava dome -98 with a RS indy S, but i want a new one... | | Bottom Line: | Very good water pack, i have the BONZAI, wich is the cheapest one, but its VEry good!!
try bye yourself!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
King of the Heel
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chapel Hill N.C.
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Does the job well | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Bottom Line: | I have the Amazon also. I have no complaints. Holds enough water to get me through 14-20 miles of sticky, southern, humid, singletrack. Holds a lot of gear too. Gulp Valve works great. Nuff said. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DAWG
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairfax VA
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
I have th Amazon or somthin like that,for $50 Plenty of pocket space for tools and pump or whatever,gulp valve is great,strength,everything is great!!! | | Weaknesses: |
NONE | | Bottom Line: | Great product definatly get it fool! 5 burning things!!I would give more | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JDMan
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
love the valve, good quality | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Bottom Line: | i got the amazon from supergo. man, what an improvment from the 'ol waterbottle! its much easier to drink as much as you should. you dont really have to be concened about it running out with 100oz! Bite valve is great! 700ci is lotsa room...for whatever i need.
i give it 5 chili's | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chuck B
a Cross-Country Rider
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bottom Line: | The bladder sucks! The screw top leaks! They won't replace it. Don't buy one!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross-Country Rider
from Farmington,NM
Date Reviewed: March 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
I have the Blackburn Works,1000 cu. in. storage and 100 oz. bladder.This holds more than any camelbak I've tried and it's more comfortable too. I had tools,pump,tube,clif bars,and a jacket, with plenty of room for more.I liked the valve on it too. | | Weaknesses: |
I can't think of anything negative about this product. | | Similar Products Used: |
I've tried 3 different camelbaks,none this comfortable. | | Bottom Line: | I would recommend this Works hydro pac to any serious mtber.Plenty of room for tools, clothing, and food. It's so comfortable with the chest and waist strap, you hardly know it's there.I'm taking this thing hiking in the mountains too. 5 flamin chiles for this nice puppy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger
a cross-country rider
from Gothenburg, Sweden
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this one last summer and i can only say IT´S GREAT.
Everything works fine.
I was riding FINNMARKSTUREN (www.finnmarksturen.com), and at last 10 km, it´s real great downhill-styled part, and ofcourse u get to ride fast or?? But it was little rainy and wet and i´am lost control of my bike at very high speed, nearly 40 km/h, rolled some over my bike and landed on my back...soft landning???!!! whatta hell....oooh ye.. my Blackburn saved my from possible serious accident...
My first thought was, hmm.. just to by a new Hydrapack...but no no, nothing happend, everything was OK.
This is a very good MADE IN USA product. Just buy IT. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a cross-country rider
from Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Blackburn Rush a few months ago it is my first hydration system but so far I have found it excellent. The bladder holds 3.1 litres (about 100 ounces) which means I rarely run out of water even in the 40 degree celcius heat of inland Australia. The pack has a rear compartment large enough to hold a tube, pump, tools, lunch and a camera but folds down to nothing when empty. The gulp valve ensures that you never have to work hard for your drink (when the bladder is full it actually forces water into your mouth) and I have had no problems with leaks to date. The harness looks light and thin but is comfortable and I have experienced no movement from the pack even on rough technical tracks. I have not owned my Blackburn long enough to comment on durability but at this stage there are no signs of wear, and it gets used daily. I would recommend it to anyone shopping for a pack with a large bladder capacity and a reasonable but not huge cargo compartment. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steve
a weekend warrior
from Columbia, MO
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Another great acquisition from the best bike shop in Columbia, MO. (Cyclexteme)The straps are comfortable once you realize it's better to let it ride lower on your back. The trick to the bladder is not cross threading the cap. I typically start by screwing the thing counter clockwise until it drops into the groove then tighten it up. As long as it's threaded correctly I haven't had any problems with leaking. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from St. Louis
Date Reviewed: December 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The pack I love. The bite valve I love. The bladder itself I do not.
On my first ride I discovered the bladder had been shipped with no gasket.
End result? I ended up completely soaked on a 25 degree ride. Performance happily replaced it (well, I bought another one and returned mine), and the new one had the gasket. Another cold ride, another soaked back, though not as bad as before. I'm now faced with taking one more chance with one or returning it and putting a Camelbak bladder in it.
With QA being what it SHOULD be today, I'm giving it one chile. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Grubb
a weekend warrior
from E. PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Date Reviewed: October 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
IT SOUND LIKE I AM IN THE MINORITY HERE BUT I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE BLACKBURN BLADDER. THE SCREW CAP HAS LEAKED ALMOST SINCE DAY ONE. IT DOESN'T BOTHER ME AS MUCH WHEN IT IS WARM BUT IT REALLY SUCKS TO BE WET IN COLD WEATHER. THE PACK SEEMS TO BE WELL MADE BUT IT DOESN'T MAKE UP FOR THE BLADDER. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce D.
a cross-country rider
from nashville
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got one about a month ago to replace an old camelback. I think the bag is comparable, and the straps are maybe not quite as nice as the camelback's. But the bag is better, screw cap doesn't leak, and the bite valve or whatever they call it is the best - does not leak. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brett
a weekend warrior
from Fort Worth, Texas
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My 70 ounce Hydrapak was 49.00 plus tax. I've had absolutely no problem with any part of it after 7 months of rough use. Besides the water, I carry my waller and keys, extra tube, food bar, band-aids, Tylenol, and a pump. The straps twist a little when taking it on and off, but thats no biggie. I would definately recommend the Hydrapak although I'd get the larger one. Happy trails. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Boguslawski
a racer
from Englishtown, N.J
Date Reviewed: August 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Blackburn Amazon and paid $80 big ones for it. It's the first water pack I've bought and I love it. I've used others and they all suck. Mine holds 100 ounces of water and has tons of storage area. I was recently in a race and I used it. Everything fit (tools, pumps, tubes etc.) with room to spare. The bite valve is great! It's extremely easy to use and puts out enough water. I positioned all the straps to fit my frame 5'8 130 frame perfectly except the waist strap which didn't fit do to my slim waist (32?). The shoulder straps were fine and if you really do need to put in more comforting material, then do so. The back pad design is great and firm enough not to get to mushy. As with the ones who sweat a lot from the back design, too bad, because everyone sweats. I like the tube elbow, since it stays put. It only leaked when it was on my thigh, so I moved it and it is fine. When i empty it after every ride, all I do is fill it with wter and the put in some clorox bleach, swish it around, drain some from the tube and the rest from the cap, and no mildew grows on it.. The cap which seals it is a little hard to get on the first few times, but after that it's much easier. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian B.
a weekend warrior
from Tennessee
Date Reviewed: June 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The valve system is way, way better than the Camelbak bite valve. My first Camelback valve leaked on my thigh when I rode. I much prefer the spring system . The cover does leave a bit to be desired and the shoulder straps are not very comfortable. Solution? Buy the Blackburn bladder and someone else's
cover. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a cross-country rider
from NJ
Date Reviewed: May 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't have the pack (I use a Jandd) but I do use their bladders. I find the bladder much sturdier than the camelback, which I find to self destruct at the seams after about 3 years of use. The blackburn's screw-on cap is also easier to use.However, I totally disagree about their valve. I bought three of their bladders, and every one of their valves eventually started leaking. The basic design, with a spring pressing against an o-ring, is a recipe for eventual wear and associated leakage. If you ride in the winter, forget it. This vlave will freeze up and not get unfrozen until your back in your car, warming up.What I have done to each of those three bladders is the following: I bought the camelback extension hose and bite valve kit, which is about 6 bucks. I then cut the Blackburn host off about an inch from where it leaves the bladder. I add the camelback hose and valve at the point, and voila: the best of both worlds.Now when I ride in the winter, I use the camelback foam insulation tube, and if the bite valve freezes, I gently bite down on the iced end og the valve, and water flows again. Another advantage is the fact that you can separate the hose from the bladder for cleaning.Bottom line -- definetely get the bladder, but loose the valve... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JamesX
a weekend warrior
from Syracuse, UT
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been using the Blackburn design water bags for a at least good year. I first owned the Hydrapack as shown above. It was a great but the straps were annoying (hint: sew the 2-piece straps together - mess strap to nylon strap...see the HydraMtn for details). I then bought the HydraMtn which was everything I needed including more capacity for water (90oz bladder) and storage.
Pros:
Gulp Valve - like a drinking fountain
Color - green is cool
Durability - good material and construction
Stretch cord to add that jacket for high altitudes and cross winds
Sternum strap - good for holding in place when it gets bumpyCons:
Straps are sewn close together at the top of the bag - makes fit slightly uncomfortable. Looks like they fixed that problem with '98 models. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a cross-country rider
from Wooster, OH
Date Reviewed: March 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
*****************Having problems cleaning your Camelbak?******************** First: DO NOT BUY THOSE EXPENSIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS!!!!!!! Instead of that $15 device that effectively dries out your bladder, USE A BENT HANGER!
Second:when cleaning your bladder, do not buy those expensive cleaners or even soap. The former doesn't leave a residue, but using Palmolive will leave an aftertaste of soap for about 20-30 uses. Instead, let the fungus sit in ARM'N'HAMMER baking soda for a few hours. No nasty aftertaste, and all the fungus is gone.
Source:I haven't learned these things from wasting money, I just listened to my mother who has cleaned things effiecientlt much longer than I have been alive. Try it, it works!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hedrick
a cross-country rider
from Scarsdale, NY
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
==== HydraMTN ====
The HydraMTN is a perfectly designed product! Blackburn's engineers deserve commendation on their sense of practicality! A Camelback pales in comparison to any Blackburn pack because of features like it's gulp valve, greater storage space, and molded back panel; however, the details that one begins to notice miles down the road are it's durable stitching that is reinforced at force-bearing sites, comfortable straps that don't inhibit movement or cause skin irritation, and overall excellent construction. Some Blackburn Hydrapacks may be slightly more expensive than comparable Camelbacks, but the difference in price is negligable when considering the benefits of a superior product. (Sometimes, it's just worth the extra cash for an upgrade!) One tip I'd like to share from personal experience: use cheap beer in hydration packs because there's no sense in letting good beer foam into head while bouncing around on the trail.Chillies, huh?! I think they look like burning horses! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KORY
a
from SO. CALIF.
Date Reviewed: January 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my second personal hydration system and I have found it to be much better than my first camelback. First of all, the valve is top notch. It works extremely well once you learn to use your teeth and not your tongue. (Oh, and for the knee problem, leave a bit of the tube tucked into the pack, or slip it up through the rubber guide an inch or two and it stays put.) This pack is durable. Recently I've been on my back twice. (Over the bars) When I landed on my back I had a nice buffer and the thing held solidly. I definitely think they could improve the thing by having a strap that attaches the screw down lid ( a great feature) to the bladder itself. Overall, the bladder itself is much hardier than my camelback which had the snap-down cover rip right off of. The pack is no frills, but has some room for gear. I got rid of my seat pack with the tools and carry it, my wallet and keys and some food in it without a problem. My camera will even fit with all that gear in there. I carry my pump, extra tube and a handful of tools in there. There is always room. The straps do suck. I don't know who designed them, but I don't think they are worth rating the pack lower. From my experience, this bag does the trick. I give 5 hot chilies!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Atkins
a cross-country rider
from Baltimore MD
Date Reviewed: January 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is very good hydration system. It's insulated and it did not freze while i was riding in sub frezzing tempatures. The gulp valve actually lets you gulp your water or whatever you put in there. It works better than a Camelback. There is plenty of storage,that is if you take what you need. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BLACK FLAME
a cross-country rider
from CANA DUH!
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I haven't used it yet (too cold to ride and bike is in peices awaiting new paint job)
but i love it alreadyMy only REAL problem is the flimsy straps!
I'll fix that some howPro's and Cons
Pros
+ it's insulated
+ Nice storage pocket to store my necessary items
+ comes with bladder
+ It's BlackCons
- I can't use it right away
- only 150 cubic Inches of storage
- comes with 70ounce bladder only (should have 90 as purchase option)
- It's blackIt would be cool if this thing came in other colours too.
70 ounce bladder is an ample amount but the option of buying the hydrapak with the 90 ounce already (in lieu of 70) should be available so you don't have to buy the 90 ounce later (you don't need to bladders of different capacities)I'll repost in about 5 months to the functionality of this baby | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joshu
a weekend warrior
from Coquitlam, Bc
Date Reviewed: December 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I like this pack for a number of signifigant reasons:A) The valve - much better than the stupid BiteValve. Don't try to push the button with your tongue, it will just screw you up. I find if you push it against yer teeth it works really good! And it doesn't leakB) The storage - This thing hold more than anything I've ever seen. I figure you can store 2 pumps (1 inside, 1 outside) and tons of wrenches (not tohse little ones, I mean those BIG ones to work on BBs, I have some that are about 12 long)
A lunch, some ropes, etc etc etc.C) The super comfy padding on the back... it's shaped to wick sweat away too!!!D) The comfy straps.E) The large capacity bladder, and its good screw top valve
overall - 5 big ones! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Starz
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: December 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been using the hydrapack for about a year now and have no major complaints other than the velcro has torn up the opposite side of the pack a bit where they fasten together. The gulp valve is easy to use, but you have to watch out for the tube dangling by your knee; otherwise, your thigh will get wet when you are pedaling. The extra pouch on the back is plenty big enough to keep my spare tube, tire levers, and tools in. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike K.
a cross-country rider
from Gainesville, FL
Date Reviewed: December 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had the smallest version for about 8 months now. Overall I think that it is much more superior to the Camelbacks. My wife has a Camelback and it is too annoying to use. The valve is an effortless push-button system that does not leak as long as you loop the tube through your helmet straps just below the ear. (Otherwise, the button gets pushed on your thigh on the upstroke) The tube has no lips on it so there is no risk of ruining the tube (unless you cut it too short). The bladder opening is easy to use and you don't loose half of the water in the process of trying to close it. The pocket can carry a lot (I've got a mini-pump, spare tube, 2 powerbars, set of hex wrenches, a couple feet of thin rope, and a foldable saw for trail repair..) My only complaint is the straps which can be modified by sewing some wider pads on them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Iain Sinclair
a weekend warrior
from Perth, West Aus
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the racepack and its excellent.
The design minimises wet patches with light non-padded open-webbed straps (you won't miss the padding) and ridges for ventilation where it contacts your back. It is also very slim. I carry a mountain stick (pump), spare tube, repair kit, 3 hex keys, spectacles and occaisionally some food in it.
The liquid carrying capacity is good at almost 2 litres which lasts me 3 - 4 hous depending on the weather (I believe you can use two bladders at once if you need more). I allways use a glucose and electolyte drink as I am positive that it enhances my overall endurance/performance.
The gulp valve is good, flow rate not quite as good as a hard squirt from a bottle, but more than adequate.
In short: every serious MTBer needs a hydration pack (IMHO) and the blackburn racepack is worth considering. I figure that if I need more load carrying capacity, I'll just stick the hydrapack in a larger pack. I *hated* wearing backpacks while riding, but this one has never bothered me - most of the time I'm not even aware of it. Go get one! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mystery rider
a cross-country rider
from new zealand
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
a really good product if you dont want all the extras of a more expensive model | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tim
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: November 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't have the pack but do use the bladder. The gulp valve is GREAT. It is so effortless to get a drink of water now. The bladder itself seems easier to clean out and dry when compare to other brands. Highly recommend. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a weekend warrior
from Brisbane, Australia
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent product! I have the model with the full length zip compartment. It has plenty of room for storage. I carry a pump, some basic tools, spare tube, patch kit, and a few snacks and there is still plenty of room to spare. I have been using it for 6 months now and have had no problems with it at all. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Folks,Have any of you folks below CUT the tube to adjust for length ?
The end has a small lip on the end that is conected to the gulp valve.Is ths safe/advisable to do ?Thanks | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dani yomtov
a downhiller
from woodland hills, California
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I was originally planning on buying a camelbak, but the bike shop was
discontinuing the hydrapak, so the guy sold it to me for $30. I was
expecting a peice of crap, due to the flimsy straps and bulky gulp valve,
but after a few hours on the trail, I don't know how I ever rode without
it. Like Stephen Shankland, I found that it jolted upwards while
bunnyhopping, and the material wasn't very breathable so I perspired a
great deal, but otherwise it is great. I drink alot more now since you
can drink without taking your hands off the bars. The full-length pocket is great and can hold my windbreaker, map, patch kit, spare inner-tube, and
even a couple of power bars. I sometimes fill the bladder with gatorade or
iced tea, but that's a pain in the ass to clean afterwards. Just strengthen
the straps and add a sternum strap and I'd give this product five chilies.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bert
a cross-country rider
from KY,USA
Date Reviewed: September 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
GOOD
-Price is good compared to Camelbak
-Gulp Valve flows more but leaks more than Camelbak
-Neoprene is comfortable
BAD
-Leaks at valve(I didn't cut the tube to fit me this could be a prob, all I
get is a wet spot on my thigh)
-Straps are a BITCH! They are always twisted with the strap and the pad
being 2 separate pieces- THIS IS REALLY ANNOYING!
-Only 1 Pocket! I need more!
-Bag is hard to fill up all the way-i figure i get 60 oz instead of 70Overall:I want a camelbak!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RV
a cross-country rider
from Alex. VA
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great product! I agree with everyone that the pocket (I've got the mid-sized Hydroback) could be puffier to allow me to stuff more in it. It could also be a couple of inches longer to allow me to put a mini-pump in it. Valve's great. Bag's great. Even the straps are great (I prefer them to the Camelback's padded -- read hot -- straps). Exceptional product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerry D.
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had mine for (3) months now and I love it. It carries all of the essentials and a little extra; all in all good stuff !! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Bartell
a weekend warrior
from Mountain View, CA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Hydra Mountain and returned it. My main complaint is the pockets get flattened when a full bladder is in the pack. Hence, it is difficult to carry anything more than the most minimal amount of food and tools. The bladder, however, seems superior to the Camelback bladder. I ended up with a Camelback HAWG which is an excellent pack with more than enough room for everything I carry. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BikeBoy
a cross-country rider
from Sydney
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I put off getting this type of hydration system for a while, but only because things on my bike kept breaking and needed the money. It's great though. I do agree with others about the pocket problem, but I can fit all the stuff I need to into it. The water is kept cool and the valve is heaps easy to use. Make sure you trim the tube lenggth to suit you though, I hadn't, and it kept pressing on my thigh while crouched into the wind. My problems with it are as follows: the sweat patch on my back is embarrassing, I now drink too much water (just because it's there) and feel a little ill occasionally, and the O-ring to hold the tube stretched a bit. Mostly all my own fault. In general though, it's great. Holds plenty of food, tools and water and is very useful.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a weekend warrior
from Milwaukee, WI
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This thing is great-I had it four two months now and Ive never had a problem with it. The valve works great,its easy to fill with the screw top,and its even fairly comfortable despit the look of the straps | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KV
a weekend warrior
from Southern California
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Blackburn Hydrapack a couple of months ago. So far it has worked
great. It fits well on the back and the water stays nice and cool. The only
negative is it would be nice to have a bigger zippered pocket for my pump. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dpb
a cross-country rider
from Kingston, Ontario
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Hydrapack is a great! Lots of room for stuff, and a great warrenty. The only thing I don't like is the taste of the water for the first little while. New water bottles are bad, but the first ride I nearly threw up. I got the full-length zippered model for $40 canadian...Great Deal!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a cross-country rider
from fairfaxStation VA
Date Reviewed: July 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I was using my Hydrapck for 6 months and loved it. The zippered storage pocket had plenty of room foor my tools,food,jacket. The water blader was big enough for the usual three hour ride. Four chilies for desing.ONE CHILIE FOR DURABILITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The spring loaded bite valve sucks. The spring streched inbetween the moving part of the mouthpeace causing it to leak horibily. Overal 2.5 chilies. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Wilde
a weekend warrior
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is first water-pack type product I've used - I resisted for a long time, using water bottles, but a couple of MTB'ing friends convinced me a hydration pack was worth the trouble. I bought the Blackburn HydraMtn (90 oz) size after looking at Camelbaks, the other Blackburns, and a few misc others in the local stores. I bought the Blackburn partially on the features it had, partially on the price (same as the equivalent Camelbak), and partially on the reputation of Blackburn - over the years, I've bought a number of Blackburn design things and have not been dissappointed - they always seem to be some of the more intelligently designed articles out there.First, after a couple of 60+ mile off-road and road rides in the summer heat of the Colorado front range, I've quickly become a convert. These things work, and are suprisingly comfortable to wear on rides. You drink a lot more than when using bottles, and finish the ride feeling a lot less dehydrated than otherwise.That's the generics - as far as the specifics of the Blackburn, overall I'd give it a B (4 peppers) - could have been a A (5 peppers) except for one
annoyance. The whole thing is designed and built in typical Blackburn style - thoughtfully laid out, relatively stylish, and well-constructed of top-grade materials. The bladder itself has a screw top, which seems easier to use than the push top of the Camelbaks. The mouth valve is (for me) very ease to use, though I've heard some people have difficulty. It's a push in style rather than the bite style favored by Camelbak - more like operating a Schrader valve with your teeth.. I find pushing it against my *teeth* with my lower lip while riding quite easy - using the tongue to depress the valve button is much more difficult.The pockets are for the most part well designed and useful, as is the shock cord for holding a rolled up jacket (At 10k feet altitude, you learn to carry a jacket of some sort with you even in July and August). Now comes my one annoyance - I agree with a previous poster that the outer pockets are stitched too flat to the pack to make them as useful as they could be. The pocket itself is just a flat piece of material sewed to a full length zipper which goes around the bottom half of the pack - this means, with a full bladder, there's very little room in the pocket - it pretty much has to conform to the shape of the bladder/pak itself, drastically limiting what you can put in it. If they had only left an inch or two more material in the pocket itself, it perhaps wouldn't have looked quite as sleek, but would have been infinitely more useful - such is life.4 stars.. If they learn to leave a bit more slack in the pocket so it can hold more, 5 stars.- Nick
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimbeau
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been using this for a couple of months now. Pluses: durable; easy to use; holds plenty of stuff; pump strap is handy; refreshment is 'right there'; keeps the water colder for a much longer time than bottles; removes weight from bike (pump, bottles, took kit, etc.); straps look ruff but are comfy; gulp valve works without a hitch. Minuses: expensive; inside pockets are too small; needs a hook/hanger for keys; needs waist/chest strap (has slipped up during jumps, hits, bunnyhops...although not enough to cause major concerns); can get snaged on low hanging branches; gulp valve rusted after I cleaned it as directed (soaked it in bleach). If the valve didn't rust, it would have gotten 5 stars...but it makes no sense to have something prone to rust dump water into a person's mouth. If this thing ever wears out, I will definately purchase another -- or some other type of hydration system. When my riding buds are enjoying their heated water bottles, I'm gulping cooooooool clear, clean water...ahhhhhh. If you don't get this model -- get SOME kind-a system. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen Shankland
a cross-country rider
from Los Alamos, NM
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the full-zip pocket model, and overall I think it's great.
It can hold quite a lot of stuff, which is great for long rides when
you need lunch, a map, rain gear, tools, or extra water. The valve
was a problem for me for a while -- I thought it was permanently
broken when it started leaking a little bit. But simply pulling it
out of the tube and sticking it back in fixed the problem. Apparently
the valve had been pulled out a little bit. I find the pack very
durable so far, and I've rolled across it a few times on rocks in
crashes. I think the pack straps are comfortable. I wish it had a
waist loop for steep, technical descents, when the pack slips into
my helmet, or for bunnyhoppping, when the pack flaps around. I
have faith that the screw-on bladder cap improves the lifespan.
I've had no trouble and have used the pack a bunch over the last
year. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger Buchanan
a weekend warrior
from Winnipeg, MB Canada
Date Reviewed: May 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got the one with the full length zippered compartment. The compartment is bellowed and therefore quite roomy. The two pockets are also quite large. I fit my pump (CO2) wallet and keys in their place. Carry a first aid kit and some Clif Bars. That still gives me lots of room for a XXL fleece Sweatshirt, or the equivalent. The bladder is durable, and the valve has a good flow rate. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greyson
a weekend warrior
from Los Gatos CA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This works great. all you who complain about the pocket need to leave
the junk at home. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Mejia
a downhiller
from berkeley
Date Reviewed: May 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The valve is nice. The pockets aren't worth much. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen
a cross-country rider
from Orstrellier
Date Reviewed: May 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the Blackburn instead of the Mule and have mixed feelings about it.
The Gulp Valve is much better than the Camelbak valve; easier to use, much greater flow rate and doesn't drip on your leg. The closure on the bladder is great if your name is Zaphod Beeblebrox and you have three arms and hands, otherwise it is awkward to use and water gets spilt. The bag (Hydrapak MTN) looks okay but all the pockets are 2D (flat, not gusseted) and won't hold much. The sternum strap is too short for me and I weigh 140 lbs. I would go for the Hydrapak Race (more space for stuff, gussets) and get it with the 90 oz bladder or maybe investigate the Ultimate Direction stuff. With a revamped bag, ie gusseted so you can actually carry stuff and curved to fit your back it would get a higher rating. The valves rule though, and are worth retrofitting to Camelbaks, etc. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Schenectady, NY
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Owning both a Camelbak Mule and the Blackburn HydraPak, I find room for praise and fault in the Blackburn product. I like the spring-loaded valve and its ease of use, but I find it leaks. The straps are easily adjustable and I especially like the buckle across the chest better than CamelBak's waist belt. The pocket system allows me to carry more stuff than the Mule as well. Probably a minor point to most, but, the HydraPak is also longer than the Mule, which made a bigger patch of my patch sweat on my back during my rides. I like the screw-on cap for the waterbag better than Camelbak's press-on stopper. All in all, I'm happy with the purchase, and agree with Ted that it is reliable and user-friendly. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ted
a weekend warrior
from Pasadena, CA
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I looked at everything from Camelback to the obscure Liquipak, and in regards to the actual
carrier/pack, there are so many variations out there that it's difficult to say one version is better
than the other because of so many different individual needs. However, out of all the bladders and
resevoir systems out there, Blackburn's Hydrapack has the BEST one in existence currently.
Simply put, the valve part that goes into your mouth(they call it the gulper or something like that)
has a spring loaded button you press down on in your mouth with your tongue or teeth, making it
possible to literally gulp down a significant amount of water with an insignificant amount of effort.
So when it comes to function, this has been one of the most reliable and user friendly products so
far. | | Overall Rating: |
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