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Camelbak Omega Reservoir Water Carrier
Product DescriptionReplacement/upgrade reservoir featuring huge access port makes filling and cleaning easier than ever. Omega(TM) access port is large enough to put your hand inside, making cleaning and filling simple. Screw-down cap prevents leakage. Strong polyurethane body is taste-free, odor-free and UV-stable. Reservoir is designed to collapse upon itself as it empties to maintain a balanced pack. Central baffle keeps water from sloshing as you move.
User Reviews
Submitted by
JayR54
a Weekend Warrior
from Hillsboro, OH, USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2011 Strengths: It's very convenient to just sip water through a bite valve. It came with my Camelbak Blowfish hydration pak. Weaknesses: I started using my Camelbak Blowfish hydration pak while doing voluntary trail maintenance out at Paint Creek. The Omega reservoir started leaking last year so I got a replacement last year. Now the replacement is leaking so I pitched it. I wear the pack in front so I can get to the zippers and cargo easily. The leaking reservoit made it look like a wet my pants. Obviously ran out of water sooner and had to quit work sooner. I'm using canteens until I can get a replacement reservoir. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Paint Creek Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: Nashbar Similar Products Used: I will probably try the Camelbak antidote reservoir. I will save my receipt and if this leaks then I'll try to hold Camelbak to their lifetime guarantee. Bike Setup: Full suspension Santa Cruz Blurr with Fox F100X fork, Shimano Deor XT HollowTech II crank with triple crank and 9 speed casette. 
Submitted by
bbbiker
a Cross Country Rider
from Anchorage, Alaska, US Date Reviewed: February 2, 2009 Strengths: None really... Well, the old bags were ok, and bite valve works as well. Weaknesses: - Leaking cap - as reported already here, it does leak, and regardless of how tight it is (sometime works, sometimes not) - Weight - L-shaped switch leaks from the switch seal Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: Salomon, Blackburn 
Submitted by
Tamara
from Seal Beach, CA Date Reviewed: August 27, 2007 Strengths: Survived a bear attack! A bear got into my pack, and pulled the reservoir out, full of water, and it remained intact. It might have been luck, but it survived better than my backpack. Weaknesses: Don't ever use iodine tablets. The taste will NEVER get out of the plastic. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: The old model.
Submitted by
Steve Highley
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, OH Date Reviewed: January 22, 2006 Strengths: The Flashflo is a nice fanny pack. Weaknesses: I've tried 2 reservoirs and they both leaked after just a few uses. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Olentangy Bike Path Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: Dick's Sportuing Goods
Submitted by
Leon
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose Date Reviewed: February 17, 2004 Strengths: Easy to clean Weaknesses: The lid LEAKS around the seal big time. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: no-name brand that costs a third as much and doesn't leak!
Submitted by
Jean
a Cross Country Rider
from Blacksburg, VA, USA Date Reviewed: January 14, 2004 Strengths: Easy to clean Weaknesses: Leaks (related to reservoir opening); hard to release seal on the resevoir opening; large reservoir opening and cap is heavy and takes up too much space. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Multiple Camel back reservoirs for the past 5 years Bike Setup: Trek 8000 
Submitted by
Tommy Taylor
a Cross Country Rider
from Albemarle Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004 Strengths: Big mouth, easy to insert ice. Holds enough water for a 90 minute ride. Weaknesses: PINHOLE LEAK UNDER THE COLLAR. The first one I sent back to Nashbar because of a tiny leak in the center seam. The second one was sent back for exactly the same problem...an intermittent leak...It was easy to detect the leak but hard to find. I thought that it was coming from the bite valve. Since the leak was under the black plastic collar, it was hard to find. I suspect a bad batch. I'm requested a replacement with the 70 oz model without a center seam. I have had zero problems with my other non-seamed Camelbak bladders. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Keyauwee/Supertree Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $32.00 Purchased At: Nashbar
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonds, WA Date Reviewed: October 10, 2002 Strengths: Very easy to clean Weaknesses: tube pulled out of bladder stem Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Other Camelback bladders 
Submitted by
Bob Darren
a Cross Country Rider
from Seaside, CA Date Reviewed: July 27, 2002 Strengths: I really dig the ability to clean this thing. Someone previously mentioned that you'd never have to clean if you only run water - don't agree. Try using it for 6 months straight and never clean it, then run a white paper towel around the inside of the bladder and see what you come up with! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $29.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Old bladder. Bike Setup: Giant AIR Lite
Submitted by
f-pig
from pig sty Date Reviewed: June 21, 2002 Strengths: Big mouth Weaknesses: Heavy and pricey Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months
Submitted by
alan theriault
a Cross Country Rider
from tolland ct Date Reviewed: March 21, 2002 Strengths: super large opening to fill into and large enough to even stick my hand into to wipe inside out with a paper towel.no more drinking out of a partially clean reservoir.even has a neat little pot handle to hold onto while filling up.cap has been improved . instead of the old style where you just push the cap back on,this design has a nice big screw on cap which is more water tight also. Weaknesses: bite valve still tends to drip a bit at times but not bad enough for me to really have an issue with it.can suck though when it drips and your riding in below freezing conditions. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: steeps with rocks and drops Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: bicycles unlimited Similar Products Used: just plain old water bottles
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