Submitted by
Kris Newell
a Weekend Warrior
from Ca Date Reviewed: May 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath Hayward
Strengths:
Adjustability and storage options, looks great. Cooler than any Camelback brand.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
'07 stock Kona Caldera
Bottom Line:
I haven't had the leakage problems. Maybe fox updated the bite valve. Great pack, room for bottles, food, big ol sandwich, keys, wallet, tools, tubes, anything. Still small when unloaded. extra clip on pocket for an ipod or cell phone, if you even get service in the backwoods. Ajustable tension panel on the back so you can load a helmet or jacket and keep it tight. No plastic taste from the bladder if washed regularly. It gets funky if you leave water in it for a few days. Water stays cold too. Overall, this is a great small to medium sized pack capable of many storage options, and I am very satisfied.
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Submitted by
Alex Kim
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: December 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lane Cove National Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Strong, looks good, water resistant, comfortable to wear, heaps of padding where it's needed.
Weaknesses:
The bladder, it totally sucks!!! Water taste like liquid plastic. THe valve drips everywhere (although this maybe a plus on a hot day)
Similar Products Used:
First Hydropack
Bike Setup:
04 Norco Fuse.(JrT, Fox Vanilla RC, Saint, Hayes 8")
Bottom Line:
The bag is excellent, it serves it's purpose, has plenty enough room for snacks/tools. If you are getting one, make sure you change the bladder to some sillicon type.
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Submitted by
Dennis Williams
a Cross Country Rider
from Cayucos, CA Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Morro Bay area
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$48.00
Purchased At:
Art's Cyclery (on sale)
Strengths:
Compact unit that looks good. Has enough storage for most of the stuff you want to carry on a 2-3 hour ride. Considered the Camelbak Mule or Blowfish but since I was picking up Fox shorts and gloves thought I would just keep with their products
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
This is my first hydration backpack
Bike Setup:
Jamis 2.0 XLT Dakar
Bottom Line:
If you want something different give the Fox backback a shot.
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Submitted by
Adam Romero
a Cross Country Rider
from Coarsegold, Ca USA Date Reviewed: February 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Fox Racing Website
Strengths:
Killer good looks, adjustable sternum strap, lots of pockets, key clips and removeble waist strap.
Weaknesses:
Bladder
Similar Products Used:
High sierra hydration pack.
Bike Setup:
2002 Kona Bear, LX/XT parts
Bottom Line:
This is a good looking comfortable pack but the bladder has a cheap plastic feel with a bite valve that just slides off. I switched to a camelback bladder and ergo lock valve and now it doesn't drip all over the damn place. I also have an extra bladder to use for beer when I'm not riding.
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