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Hydrapak Ammo '03 Water Carrier


  • Average Rating: 3.4/5
  • MSRP: $ 84.99
  • # of Reviews: 5
  • Weight: 980 grams

Product Description

Category:Cycling/Backcountry
Fluid Capacity: 100 fl oz / 2957 ml
Pack Capacity: 900 cu in
Color: Titanium, Blue


Pack Features:
  • Molded EVA back for support, comfort and ventilation
  • Padded, adjustable shoulder straps and waist strap
  • Zippered pocket and mesh carry-all pocket on waist strap
  • Large storage pocket with side cinch
  • Medium storage pocket with organizer
  • Large mesh external pocket
  • Two externally-accessible stash pockets
  • Reverse zips are water resistant
  • EasyFlo Shut-Off valve and Reversible Reservoir


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    Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)

    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by Arwin a Weekend Warrior from Indianapolis, IN

    Date Reviewed: November 15, 2006

    Strengths:    Good compartments. Good and simple seal on bladder. Service from Hydrapak.

    Weaknesses:    Seal on bladder is not completely water tight, but a good balance with the simplicity.

    Bottom Line:   
    I am primarily writing because I broke the waist clasps on both the packs I bought years ago. I don't believe Hydrapak even makes the Ammo model any longer. I contacted Hydrapak to buy new clasps. Hydrapak didn't charge me for new clasps they only charged me for the cost of mailing them to me. The person I spoke with was friendly, courteous and helpful. I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. When the time comes to replace my packs I'll likely go back to Hydrapak.

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    Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

    Price Paid:    $30.00

    Purchased At:   Pricepoint



    Overall Rating:2
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by Aryn a from Michigan

    Date Reviewed: February 23, 2006

    Strengths:    Got it cheap. $25 from Pricepoint

    Weaknesses:    Only lasted one season but hey it was only $25. Got what I paid for. I actually bought 4 so I could give some out to other friends who just started riding also. Started leaking where the hose attaches to the bladder. My friends leaks at the mouth piece and even with the lock on. After a year two of us upgraded. The other two lost intrest in riding.

    Bottom Line:   
    Bought it when I started riding 4 years ago. It made it through one season on me learning how to ride and falling on it twice. Can't fix the bladder so it and kept the pack. Now I use the pack for longer rides when I need to bring more stuff. I just swap in my bladder from my MULE. I think it's worth having for a second pack for those long epic rides but don't use it as your main pack for shorter daily rides. Although now for another $30 you can get a old model HAWG. guess it depends on the cash flow. For what I paid I give it 4 chillis but durability it gets 2.

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    Duration Product Used:   1 Year

    Similar Products Used:   Mule

    Bike Setup:   FS Kona, Hardtail Kona and Felt for the road


    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:2
    Submitted by Howard a Cross Country Rider from Cleveland, OH, USA

    Date Reviewed: October 3, 2004

    Strengths:    Price

    Weaknesses:    The bladder is hard to clean, but the valve ruins the pack. The Hydrapack’s valve is weak in two areas. First, it is difficult to use. You must grip it with your teeth, press a spring with your tongue, and then sip. I found the process cumbersome and distracting, especially when compared to Camelback's bite and sip valve. Second, the Hydrapack’s valve pulls out of your mouth due to the stiff tubing springing back from the tight curve from pack to mouth. Camelback avoids this with a suppler tube and larger, easier to grip "T" valve.

    Bottom Line:   
    The Hydrapack Ammo is inexpensive, about half the price of the similar Camelback M.U.L.E. 100. But Camelback's ease of use, ease of cleaning, and quality justify the extra thirty dollars. If money is tight, try a smaller Camelback.

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    Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

    Price Paid:    $36.00

    Purchased At:   Pricepoint

    Similar Products Used:   Camelback M.U.L.E. 100.



    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Bob a Weekend Warrior from Ohio

    Date Reviewed: March 24, 2004

    Strengths:    Great amount of storage, looks great and works great!

    Weaknesses:    None

    Bottom Line:   
    I used it once so far and it fits great feels great and I am totally satisfied with it. Has enough room for my Toolmanator, tubes, pump, food, sunglasses and food. Very good for the money!

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    Favorite Trail:   Mt. Logan

    Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

    Price Paid:    $30.00

    Purchased At:   Price Point

    Similar Products Used:   None

    Bike Setup:   03' Giant Iguana, Shimano 646 pedals, firm spring kit, Panaracer Pyro tires


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Jeff E. a Cross Country Rider from Lag. Niguel

    Date Reviewed: August 22, 2003

    Strengths:    (This review is for last years model) well built, heavy duty, comfortable

    Weaknesses:    none

    Bottom Line:   
    This pak is the best by far for the money, its well built, super comfortable, great storage, feels very secure when riding, the only minor prob. was a leaky mouth piece, its not quite as lite as the HAWG, or as roomy, but this thing is built to last, really sturdy,heavy duty fabric, if your counting oz. its not for you, if your looking for a great all around pak this is it....

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    Favorite Trail:   San Juan

    Duration Product Used:   2 Years

    Price Paid:    $30.00

    Purchased At:   pricepoint

    Similar Products Used:   camelbak HAWG (also a great pak)

    Bike Setup:   COVE & Heckler



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