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Submitted by
Erik Fiske
a Cross Country Rider
from Underhill Center, Vermont USA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | gift, unknown | | Strengths: | light weight and well balanced, I don't even think about it on my back, comfortable, good stitching, easy access to resavoir, adjustments are well designed, tubing is pliable and easy to use. Holds 3+ litres of h2o, Simple to operate; just put in mouth and suck. | | Weaknesses: | none so far, unless you need cargo space | | Similar Products Used: | way older camelbacks | | Bike Setup: | wheels, pedals, seat, parts and other pieces | | Bottom Line: | nice pack if you want to go light and need not carry much. It does have room for very small items. If you're lookn' to carry more, such as food, tools, etc this is not the pack you want. I use mine mostly on short hops up the mountain in my back yard, any greater distance and i'd want something to carry my stuff. All considered its a great hydration system (3 litres) without cargo space. As mine was a gift I do use it, however I would not have purchased it as it lacks the room to carry essential bike stuff when far from home. 5 flamers for the water part as I've never gone thirsty! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne
a Weekend Warrior
from Oregon
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Powell Butte | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$44.00 | | Purchased At: | Sportsman's Warehouse | | Strengths: | Secure and comfortable fit with just the right amount of storage. It's also very well built and it includes a waist belt. | | Weaknesses: | Only thing I see is that my Specialized Airforce 2 pump barely fits in the "Pump Port. | | Similar Products Used: | Rogue | | Bike Setup: | '03 Rockhopper w/ Sun-Ringle ZuZu pedals, Rock Shox Seatpost and Garmin Geko 301 GPS <- (Awesome Little Toy) | | Bottom Line: | This is the perfect blend of comfort, storage and of course hydration. Very comfortable and much better built than my previous Camelback Rogue. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brett
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Colorado Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Perfect size and capacity for carrying the essentials on a 2 - 3 hour ride. | | Weaknesses: | Hmmm ... can't think of any. | | Similar Products Used: | Camelback HAWG. | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race (Hardtail), stock with Cane Creek Thudbuster seat post | | Bottom Line: | I have the HAWG for longer rides and hiking outings. The HAWG has the capacity to carry tons of water, clothes and food for the epic rides, but its a bit bulky for the shorter stuff. The Lobo is perfect for shorter rides that don't require all the extra gear. I'm 6'1", 210 lbs. and it fits great. I tried on the Rocket, and it felt like I had a tortoise shell on my upper back. The Rocket may be fine for smaller riders, but the Lobo has better balance for taller folks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | PricePoint | | Strengths: | Camelbak makes great products. The idea - combine water storage with a small backpack - is brilliant, and the Lobo is a well designed and well made version of the idea.
It's got enough storage for a tube, pump, and a few trailside tools, and carries enough water for a few hot hours. It's perfect for me, but if that doesn't meet your needs, there's got to be another Camelbak that will. | | Weaknesses: | Doesn't clean itself. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Bottle cage-free! | | Bottom Line: | A well-executed version of a brilliant idea. I got a great deal, too, when PricePoint sent me a brand-new 2002, after I'd ordered a 2001. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Pensacola, FL
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | searching | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Dragon Sports | | Strengths: | PERFECT size -- not too big, not too small. Carries just the right amount of water, easy to fill/unfill, zipper pocket that has pouches that fit perfectly for a cellphone, wallet, keys or sunglasses, etc. Also has a velcro pocket near the top that's perfect for small tools and misc. gear. Exterior bungee cord is a nice plus too. Clip for keeping the tube connected to your shoulder strap for easy access is great. | | Weaknesses: | A little pricy, but seems like it's worth it for the quality. Other than that, no weaknesses. | | Similar Products Used: | Researched them all extensively. | | Bike Setup: | Upgrading probably to a '03 Giant Iguana Disc. | | Bottom Line: | Perfect size. Very efficient. Awesome product. Much better than fumbling around with a water bottle and it's nice to have everything you need right on your back instead of your bike. Love this thing! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
poacher
a Cross Country Rider
from Kentfield, Ca
Date Reviewed: November 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | any narrow one | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | External fill option, bungee strap, internal mesh pockets, side mesh pocket for your pump. | | Weaknesses: | Price | | Bike Setup: | x country | | Bottom Line: | Great hydrator/pack, water bottles are archaic, carry it all in one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from MS
Date Reviewed: November 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Couch/Badlands loop | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Wheel House | | Strengths: | - 70oz: just right
- big zip makes easy in & out for water pouch
- cargo pocket: just right, with a couple of internal pockets
- hose clip: yep!
- new nipple & cut-off valve: yep!
- bungee for extra clothes: yep! | | Weaknesses: | - no external mesh pouch makes trash hauling messy
- what's with that useless chest strap? | | Similar Products Used: | original Camelbak w/Packster slip-over pouch | | Bike Setup: | 00 Trek STP w/SRAM drivetrain, Judy Race, & eggbeater pedals | | Bottom Line: | "Light enough for a race, but big enough for a death march." Just the right size on everything for average XC riding. I'm still missing the external mesh pocket for trash my old Packster had, and the chest strap seems well made, but doesn't really steady things, it just makes breathing a little harder. OK, so I can stuff trash in my jersey pockets and leave the strap unbuckled. Almost perfect. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Weekend Warrior
from Savannah Ga
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Augusta Canal | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | Quality Bike | | Strengths: | It has just enough room for what you need to carry, stores enough water, easy fill, and the top and bottom storage are just about right for all the stuff you need on a trek. The elastic on one side is just right for my vista light batter that I use with my helmet light. | | Weaknesses: | Needs a waste belt, needs something better for holding the water tube, and I agree it is way to expensive for what you get. | | Similar Products Used: | water bottles and other camelback | | Bike Setup: | Giant Rainer SE upgraded rims front and rear, new rear derailer, new front crank set - the stock set broke. | | Bottom Line: | I had a cloud walker that someone stole and I liked it way better.
This is pretty good for the price, has just enough room for one spare tube, gas tire pump, tool set, my cell phone, keys, and toilet paper.
It is lite and stays snug on my back. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dangerous10K
a Weekend Warrior
from Des Moines,Iowa
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike World | | Similar Products Used: | water bottles | | Bottom Line: | Does exactly what it says it will,but i think all the camel baks should be about 25% cheaper If your a weekend warrior get it if your more than that get something bigger and if you ride for less than an hour and a half you should probally just stick with water bottles | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Louis Urfer
a
from Portola Hills, Ca USA
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Any Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Raging Isle | | Strengths: | Versatility, Durability. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Easton Ultralight Hardtail, Marz MXR's (Z3), XT everything. | | Bottom Line: | Well worth the money. Has just enough pockets so that you don't have to use a saddle bag for small tools, food, keys, small pump etc. I use it on 2-4 hour rides and it is a good all around hydration system.
If you want to streamline a little bit and can sacrifice some storage, get a Camelback Rocket. It's a bit more streamlined and efficient, but carries the same 70 oz of water that a lobo has. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
AJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Baildon Moor | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Aire Valley Cycles | | Strengths: | Much easier to use than a conventional bottle.
Very comfortable.
Decent cargo space, (inner tube, pump, food, an item of clothing etc.).
Large water capacity, about 3 and a half bottles worth.
Ability to fit ice inside when its warm enough. | | Weaknesses: | Expensive for what you get, but I think its worth it. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F500 | | Bottom Line: | Mush easier to use than a bottle, and much more water capacity. Its pretty expensive but lasts forever, according to my friends, dont notice it on your back when riding. Definitely a decent upgrade if you have the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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