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Camelbak M.U.L.E. NV Water Carrier
Product DescriptionThe Camelbak Mule NV mountain bike pack swallows up your gear and carries it effortlessly. Adjustable shoulder straps accommodate varying shoulder width with an easy width adjuster. There is space for your helmet, media pocket, and bike tool organizer pockets keep your essentials organized so that they are easily accessible during your ride. When the weather turns wet, you can use the integrated rain cover to keep your gear dry.
User Reviews
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PeteStew Date Reviewed: February 21, 2013 Strengths: Medium size pack with plenty of pockets, good venting, bright rain cover Weaknesses: Makes your back wet - Lasted 4 weeks before leaking from pipe to bladder connector Bottom Line:  
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rob1208lv Date Reviewed: May 17, 2012 Strengths: Lots of pockets, good venting, 100L bladder, strong Weaknesses: to small for bike packing Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: mule, jansport 
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Canyon Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Silverado Date Reviewed: November 23, 2011 Strengths: Plenty of zip pockets with separators for tools and gear. Comfortable straps and mesh back. Separate bladder pouch. Weaknesses: Antidote bladder leaks from quick connect and from O-ring at lid. Adjustable straps too long. Cheesy strap retainers. Lack of horizontal accessory attachment straps on shoulder straps for attaching stuff like camera cases, etc. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: LionCountry Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Camelbak, Vaude, Deuter Bike Setup: SC LTc XTR AM
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IowaCoug
a Cross Country Rider
from Johnston, IA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2011 Strengths: Size, weight, 100 oz. bladder, new bladder fit Weaknesses: none yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $115.00 Purchased At: Active Endeavors Similar Products Used: Camelbak MULE Bike Setup: Orbea Alma 29er 
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bicyclezero
a Cross Country Rider
from Cambridge MA USA Date Reviewed: March 28, 2011 Strengths: Good bladder and bite valve. A history of making a quality build in the pack itself. I can't say anything for that at this point. comfortable pack overall the NV system is working well. Rain cover is a good thing. Weaknesses: Um, let me say this is a MULE that is a season or so old. So my problems are largely resolved in a new model I saw today. Compression straps are in the way of opening the main zipper compartment (fixed in version), outer pocket is useless, still no elastic cinch as the older models had to hold knee pads, jackets and whatever else to the outside of the pack. I cut the elastic cinch off of my old one and wove it into the new one. This worked really well and looks like it came that way. Why is the zipper to get the NV pad out backwards? It makes it hard to access the panel. Hard to get at the hydration bladder compartment. The small zipper pocket at the top of the pack for your mp3 player or phone or whatever isn't big enough for what it should be for - the battery for your night riding light. I have a NiteRider Enduro battery. Just BARELY fits. so difficult to get in and out I wouldn't bother trying again. Your phone will fit fine. Odd panels of rubbery plastic material - for a "look" all over the pack that seem to serve no purpose. On my friends camelbak this stuff ripped. Taking it out west to a big trip in CO. I'll update as needed. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gilligan's Island - Fells Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Campmor Similar Products Used: Older Camelbak mule. Bike Setup: 2 wheels
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Italiantonio
a Weekend Warrior
from Rancho Cucamonga, CA Date Reviewed: October 28, 2010 Strengths: Durable, light weight, holds plenty of liquid, and comes in a nice selection of colors. Weaknesses: When riding with an almost full/full bladder there is little to no room left in the main compartment for belongings. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: REI
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MartinS
a Weekend Warrior
from Fernie, BC Date Reviewed: September 4, 2010 Strengths: Well constructed, bite valve system is decent, shoulder straps are good. Weaknesses: Weird designed 'clips' are a pain and have to be opened to access bladder, heavy for what it is, old style bladder issues mentioned below, NV system is okay - not great and not worth the weight Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: IB Similar Products Used: 2 previous versions of the M.U.L.E., Blowfish, original Camelback
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Clones123
a Weekend Warrior
from Marietta, GA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2010 Strengths: Very well made with tons of features. The reservoir is easily removed for filling or storage in a fridge/freezer. Weaknesses: It's kinda heavy for what it is and I couldn't believe it holds so little! Camelbak just came out with their new Antidote reservoir which replaces the Omega HydroTanium and addresses it's problems - the new one looks to be WAY better. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blankets Creek Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $57.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: Various older models from Camelbak and High Sierra.
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Keepthechange
a Cross Country Rider
from Quincy, Ma Date Reviewed: September 1, 2010 Strengths: - Stable : stays on my back, doesn't throw me off balance or move at all ( the waist straps can be shortened if you think they're too long btw.. seems like a peculiar gripe to me) - Durable : stitching seems strong, pack looks well-made - Streamlined : it sure is a handsome pack Weaknesses: - Its just too small.. I go on small ride,2-3 hours at most. I bring a pump, two replacement tubes,tire pressure gauge, multi-tool, and sometimes a lock ( usually leave it in my car in parking lots though) and thats a stretch to fit everything in there if the bladder is anywhere near full. - The bladder is decent but still can be frustrating at times, obviously this can easily be remedied by buying their latest offering which seems to have addressed any issues that the default bladder has Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: Eastern Mountain Spo Similar Products Used: Other camelbaks... other backpacks Bike Setup: Hardtail with a basic array of upgrades
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tlefko
a Cross Country Rider
from boston, ma Date Reviewed: October 31, 2009 Strengths: The bag is much improved in terms of durability. It is much beefier than my old Camelbak and feels much sturdier all around. It has larger straps and the points of contact are well reinforced. It has a felt coated interior pocket for glasses which is a good idea however that is all you can keep in that pocket if you don't want your glasses to get scratched. For a bag that doesn't have too many smaller compartments I think the glasses pocket is better served for something else. I suppose some may think the built in rain cover is cool but that sort of thing doesn't do much for me. Weaknesses: There are a few weaknesses with this bag: 1. the air circulation system is a complete gimmick. It does not make my back sweat any less than it used to. In fact the bag seems to have a much larger footprint on my back than the old one which actually increases the area of sweat on one's back. The difference in cost between the regular and NV MULE bags is not too much but I am not a big fan of spending extra for gimmicks. 2. the waist straps are a nuisance because they are so long. the strap keepers slide around and really don't assist in keeping the ridiculously long straps at bay. i think they had a 400lb man in mind when they designed the waist straps. a dude that big should get the Hawg... 3. there are not enough smaller pockets to keep your food and so forth separate from your extra clothing and tools. a few side compartments would really be ideal 4. the zipper to open the compartment that holds the water bladder requires that you un-clip one of the side straps - this is one helluva stupid design. 5. the rain cover is sewn into the bag so you can't remove it - again stupid design. the cover takes up space in the pack that could be used for other things when the sun is out Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: lynn woods Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $75.00 Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: Camelbak Hawg Bike Setup: Turner 5 Spot
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thrasher_s
a Weekend Warrior
from El Paso, Tx Date Reviewed: October 6, 2009 Strengths: Bulletproof construction and the best quality hydration bladder/hose/nozzle out there. Exactly what I expect from CamelBak. Carries all the gear I could everneed out in the desert (100oz water, plenty of food, change of socks/gloves, pump, first aid kit, snake kit, iPod, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, jacket, keys, phone, gps, etc.) OR it can carry the bare minimum because it has excellent straps for tightening everything down. Fits like a glove, just throw it on and pull the straps tight. Comfortable for long rides. The NV back pad works better than any other pack I have used for keeping my back from boiling. Weaknesses: Wouldn't use it if Im trying to be as lightweight as possible. Couldn't carry a full face helmet in the pack, but thats not what I bought it for. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of em Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $89.00 Purchased At: eBay (new) Similar Products Used: Northface hydration pack (forgot the model), a smaller Camelbak I borrowed from a buddy once. Bike Setup: trek remedy, specialized stumpy 29
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EBasil
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego Date Reviewed: September 2, 2009 Strengths: Cargo capacity, great shoulder straps, excellent air-ventilation for the back. Weaknesses: Main cargo zipper is obstructed by load straps that must be unhooked; bladder has to be removed to fill, rather than those cool "Doors" on some C-baks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tunnel 9 Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: PricePoint cllearanc Similar Products Used: C-back original, C-back Mule, Ultimate water pack,
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Axis_kinG
a Weekend Warrior
from Saint John, New Brunswick Canada Date Reviewed: August 27, 2009 Strengths: Excellent freeride pack, never have had to fill it all the way when i go ride. Lots of water storage, 3 litres or 100 ounces is ALL anyone will ever need. Plus it keeps it AWAY from your back so there's more airflow. Plenty of storage space for all the extras! Weaknesses: Can get heavy... if you're an XC rider, get a smaller pack. Something with 2 litres. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Moose Trax Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: Chainreactioncycles. Similar Products Used: Dakine Session hydrapack Bike Setup: 2009 Rocky Mountain SXC70 Slayer
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