The all-new Hydropack SL is the little brother of the Hydropack Ultra. The patent pending RamAir™ system directs air flow into the pack and along your back, keeping you cooler and dryer. The external compression flap holds a helmet or shoes, and 4 internal pockets provide over 750 cubic inches of storage for your gear.
Submitted by
Ken Lounsbury
a Racer
from San Diego,CA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Holds enough gear for two people, the bladder doesn't have the funky aftertaste of some other brands, rain cover is well designed, the RAM air design actually works, this system seems cooler on hot days, 140 oz. reservoir, fits my wifes shoulders too.
Weaknesses:
More then once, the twist mechanism that holds the drink tube at the bottom of the reservoir has worked it's way loose and dripped out the precious H2O.
Similar Products Used:
Camelback M.U.L.E., H.A.W.G., Rocket, (and one military issue a very long time ago.)
Bottom Line:
I haven't experienced any problems the other guys have had with this product, except the main area zipper is hard to close with a full pack. I think this product is well made, stays cool, delivers a lot of H2O, and is very comfortable while biking, hiking, or kayaking. I am hard on gear and it has held up well. The big test will be if it has held up a year from now. And REI has a great return policy if I am not satisfied. Something to think about.
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Submitted by
joel bezugley
a Downhiller
from westbank bc canada Date Reviewed: June 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
powers
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
large bladder, holds all my tools, pumps tubes ect.
Weaknesses:
the zipper that holds the bladder in broke, otherwise good
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2002 norco sasquatch stock, but thicker oil in fork
Bottom Line:
nice bladder, lotsa roo, get one if u really wanna goid hydrpack.
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Submitted by
Gordi
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
John Bull's, Christchurch
Strengths:
Large bladder, slimline design, multiple pockets
Weaknesses:
Bad design, bad construction
Similar Products Used:
Hydrapak Delta, Hydrapak Keg
Bottom Line:
1. K2 have tried to be too 'clever' in the design of the zip layout. When the pack's full the flap (light green triangle in the picture above) stops you pulling the zips closed fully - leaving an open section in the place most exposed to wind/rain - dumb ! Even when the pack's not full it's way too hard to close the zips completely. 2. The stitching around the central back pocket failed on the first ride - I took it back to the shop, who contacted the K2 importer and their policy was to send the (brand new) pack off to be repaired. The shop thought customer satisfaction was more important than some lame corporate policy and swapped it for a Hydrapak Keg, which rocks ! Score: John Bull's Cycles - 10, K2 - 0
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