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Submitted by
Bigtime
a Weekend Warrior
from Oceanside, CA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Bling | | Strengths: | Heavy duty contruction and material, comfy straps, easy to fill, channels allow airflow to my back. | | Weaknesses: | Could use just a bit more compact storage*, wish it came with the 90 degree valve. | | Similar Products Used: | FST, Camelbak Blowfish | | Bike Setup: | Vintage GT LST Team | | Bottom Line: | I like this Camelbak. It holds the tubes, pump, tools, bars, extra clothing layer & gloves, phone/camera/Spot devices I want to haul, and my truck keys. *I wish it had another compartment about the size of the outside pocket so I could use one for my tools and one for my stuff I don't want dirty (like trail snacks and keys). I looked at the Mayhem since it has a bit more storage, but its also got a bigger main body due to the 100 ounce bladder. The padded pocket at the top is a nice feature, as is the water resistant zipper it has. Camelbak makes good stuff and their bladders are tough. I've landed on this one with all my girth and it didn't rupture. The filler opening is big and it makes it easy to stuff with ice cubes then top off with water. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Downhiller
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Strengths: | First off, I have to explain how durable this pack is. The material feels far stonger than that of any other Camelbak I've ever tested (except for other members of the Outlaw Series). The zippers are oversized for durability as well. Camelbak rates this pack for freeride/downhill use, and not without good reason. | | Weaknesses: | For its size, a little on the heavy side. However, if it were lighter it'd be weaker. Also, it isn't a very large pack. This is good too, because it never gets in the way. | | Similar Products Used: | Other members of the Outlaw series (Havoc and Mayhem). | | Bottom Line: | If you're looking for a durable, low-profile Camelbak and don-t need a whole lot of space, this is definitely the right choice. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt
a Downhiller
from agoura hills
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | shotgun(mammothdh) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$48.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | doesnt throw you of ballance, ton of water storage, ton of storage for jacket, video cammera, tube, pump, and snacks. Its light | | Weaknesses: | the waist strap doesnt fit me with a 28 in waist | | Similar Products Used: | camelback classic | | Bike Setup: | Haro x7, Db response sport | | Bottom Line: | a great pack recomend it to anyone xc dh and freeriders will love this pack | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Hill
a Cross Country Rider
from Simi Valley
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | Light and small but still big enough to hold everything. Chest and waist straps are a plus for stability out of the saddle. Straps on the outside are good for hanging stuff. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Some target POS | | Bike Setup: | custom raliegh xt 3500 | | Bottom Line: | This is a perfect hydration pack for anyone who like to do long rides or short rides. Carrys all your tubes, pump, tools, snacks, and just about anything you need for the day. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mikey
a Downhiller
from MT
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Bracket Creek | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | PricePoint | | Strengths: | Nice and compact. Lots of straps to attach armor/helmet. Not too big, not too small. | | Weaknesses: | Waist strap is kinda small. | | Similar Products Used: | MULE, a backpack with a a bladder | | Bottom Line: | This is a great pack even for XC riding. Holds enough water, and all the stuff you need on a ride. Been very happy with is. The pockets are nice cause they keep your tools seperate from the stuff you want to keep clean. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chase Wesley
a Cross Country Rider
from Lubbock, Tx, USA
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | MLK | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$74.00 | | Purchased At: | DFC Cycle and Fitness | | Strengths: | Durable, it's built for downhill and freeride so you know it's tough. they say it has balistic material. I don't know but it makes it sound tough. It's not bulky, i used to put a hydration bladder in another bag that was twice the size, it threw off my balance, but the Chaos has enough room and is small enough not to throw off my balance. Havn't crashed yet . | | Weaknesses: | hydration bladder is located right on your back. Have to take it out of the bag to fill it. Not really as bad as it sounds. | | Similar Products Used: | Oakley toolbox | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Jamis Durango 1.0 stock, cept for Crank Bro's egg beaters | | Bottom Line: | It's worth the money, buy it. You won't be let down. If you've been riding with a big bag like i had you'll be suprised how much more balance you have. Has enough room for extra tubes, CO2 cartriges, tools. Holds 74 oz of water which is more than plenty for me. So far i've only filled it up to 32 oz. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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