Hydration Pack?

[climb any hill]

How many of you run one of these? I'd like some feedback, where to buy, what to look for etc...
Not that big of a deal but don't want to buy cheap for it to break in a week.
I was looking at the 9th one down, wutcha guys think?

http://www.target.com/gp/search/601-...&ref=sr_bx_1_1

[tecate/250r RiDeR]

my buddy has one works good, but his bladder leaks. i think its only cuz he put it in the freezer over night.

[bfulton620]

i own the 7th one down...its sucks..... i have owned 4 or 5 of these.... they are great.... the key to buying a hydration pack, is buying one with a "switch" on the nozle...... i have tried the "pench" ones, with the rubber tube, that has a small hole in it! they suck! they are not water tight! they leak! you will get all wet.... as you ride around, and you back flexes, it will put stress on the pack, this willl cause the water to seap out, through the pack of least resistence... everytime you go riding with a "pinch" hose, version, you will end up witha trail of water down your chest were you clip the hose.. and if you dont keep the hose elevated, it will leak when even when it isnt under pressure... dont get the seventh one wdown! im currently using an offbrand, one i picked up at BIG5, it has a little nozzle, witch you turn on and off...works great... upside down, underpressure, no leaking! just make sure you can turn off the flow of water!

[bfulton620]

i checked just now...looks like those top four have on offs, on them... the one your looking at doesnt...

[climb any hill]

Got it! Thanks for the tips..
Any of these packs come with a different compartment where I can possibly sneak in a couple tools?

[bfulton620]

yep.... the one that is on the sight had a nice little compartmen that fit, a pair of gloves, keys, cell phone, two sparkplugs, an needle nose, and an open end wrench...i still use it when i ride occasionaly, but i dont use the camel pouch..... i use the new one i got for water...it has a smaller pouch...best thing to do would be, go to target? they come in all shapes and sizes!

[08 BANSHEE]

thats freaking sick id fill it up with ice tea and go all day

[climb any hill]

I'm going by there tonight. I'll also checkout Big 5, they always have sales on big weekends.
My daughter has been asking for one since she got the Blaster, she deserves it.

[mgty3whlr]

They are definitely awesome! especially when you're riding for the weekend and had a rough night. Fill it it with water or gatorade and you're good to go.
They are great if you're going for a long trail ride.

[fastR of puppets]

fox makes a pretty nice hydration pack, and it has space to keep somethign like a wallet or a couple of tools. But only put water in it, because theyre a pain in the ass to clean