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Osprey Packs Viper 9 Hydration Pack Review

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Upper side compression straps stabilize the load
The blinker light attachment found near the base of the front panel of the pack allows for Quick light attachment for high visibility in the dark
An elasticized lid lock helmet attachment system provides storage for your helmet

Osprey’s Viper 9 is designed for cyclists who like to push the limits-packing full day rides into half that time and bringing just enough gear to make it home. Whatever you choose to carry, the foam frame sheet spreads your load across a ventilated mesh back panel for all-day comfort. The stretch shoulder harness provides a contoured fit and the webbing hip belt is removable to shave ounces. If you end up carrying extra weight, top compression straps lend extra load stability. Access your gear in the main compartment via the zippered front panel. You can slip small items into the dual side mesh or harness pockets or stash a layer in the front fabric Shove-It pocket for quick access. There’s even a scratch-free slash pocket for your shades. Bike-friendly features include a hydraulics lt 2.5 liter reservoir with magnetic bite valve retention, internal bike pump storage loops, and osprey’s innovative lid lock helmet attachment system.

Source Tactical Advance Mobility 3-Liter Hydration Pack Review

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High-performance, multi-functional hydration pack; 3-liter WXP hydration bladder (100 ounces)
Can be worn backpack style, inserted in rucks, or direct-attached to MOLLE on vests or rucks
Tuck-away shoulder straps; sternum strap for added stability; zippered top opening for quick access to reservoir; external fill port
Taste-free WXP reservoir with wide, easy-access opening; non-bite Storm push-pull valve for straw-like drinking; BPA and phthalate free
Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates; compatible with QMT accessories

The best selling hydration system from Source Tactical, the 3-liter Tactical hydration pack offers a variety of usage modes — worn backpack style, inserted in rucks, or direct-attached to MOLLE on vests or rucks using the Source QCA buckle system. The Tactical features quick-release shoulder straps that can be folded into a back pocket to load into a larger pack or mount on gear. A zippered top opening provides quick and easy access to the reservoir for cleaning, draining, or replacement. Closed cell insulation keeps the liquid cool for better absorption by the body. Other features include an external fill port, sternum strap for added stability, and elastic secured loop to keep loose strap-ends from dangling. The Tactical comes with a 3-liter WXP reservoir (BPA and phthalate free), which features a wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion. Source’s Glass-Like Film prevents bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. Grunge Guard Technology inhibits bacteria growth on the reservoir and drinking tube surfaces for the life of the system. The WXP is complemented by the high-flow Storm valve, a push-pull system that’s like drinking from a straw. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Osprey Packs Women’s Skimmer 22 Hydration Pack Review

Polyester
Imported
The front stretch mesh panel shove-it pocket provides a place to keep gear accessible
An external reservoir sleeve and sewn-in reservoir hanger allows for easy Loading/unloading of hydration reservoirs
Trekking poles easily attach to the front of the pack using secure Angled buckle straps
A secure ice tool attachment using the Angled buckle strap and bottom gear loop at the bottom of the pack
Upper side compression straps helps stabilize and balance load
Pockets: 6 exterior

The osprey skimmer 22 is a classic daypack-large enough to fit everything for a full day in the great outdoors but without any unnecessary bells and whistles. Frame sheet suspension spreads the load across the entire mesh back panel and a stretch harness and hip belt reduce the weight on your spine. Dual side compression straps provide stability during dynamic movement. A wide zippered front access panel means you never have to dig for anything buried at the bottom and the 2.5 liter fluid reservoir with a magnetic sternum bite valve attachment give you easy access to hydration. There are plenty of storage options including a scratch-free zippered stash pocket for electronics or sunglasses, a zippered front organizer pocket with a handy key clip, a front panel Shove-It pocket for an extra layer, and zippered hip belt pockets. Final exterior touches include an ice axes loop and trekking pole attachment system.

Source Outdoor Ultimate Hydration System with Widepac Reservoir Review

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Hydration reservoir with wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion; 3-liter capacity (100 ounces)
Taste-free bladder with maintenance-free Glass Like liner prevents bio-film build-up
Universal Tube Adapter fits variety of water bottles and indoor/outdoor taps and faucets for fast refills
Rounded Helix bite valve delivers a full flow with just a soft bite; built-in safety shutoff mechanism
Magnetized drink tube holder secures hydration hoses in place

Get all of Source Outdoor’s hydration innovations in one package with this hydration system, which includes a 2-liter Widepac reservoir (70-ounce capacity), Helix bite valve, a Universal Tube Adapter, weave-covered tube, and a magnetic tube holder clip.

Source’s Glass-Like Film in the Widepac bladder (BPA and phthalate free) is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. And the wide opening bladder retains a pure liquid taste with no plastic flavor.

You can connect the Universal Tube Adapter (UTA) to a water tap and fill your reservoir directly from the faucet, or plug a water bottle’s threaded nozzle into the UTA and let the water flow from the bottle to the reservoir. The UTA expands when a reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if the reservoir is accidentally overfilled.

The Helix Bite Valve features a rounded shape for easy drinking at any angle. The drinking tube’s Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates, keeping your water cool and inhibiting bacteria growth. Offering automatic, no-look operation, the magnetic clip holds your hydration tube in place during activity.

Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Osprey Packs Kid’s Moki 1.5 Hydration Pack Review

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Hydraulics lt 1.5L reservoir included reservoir included providing on the go hydration
Front shove-it pocket for Quick, on-the-go storage
The blinker light attachment found near the base of the front panel of the pack allows for Quick light attachment for high visibility in the dark
Small external pocket keeps gear organized and items like snacks and Sunscreen accessible
Panel load access provides easy way to load and unload gear

Osprey’s moki is made for kids who travel light and fast. With enough capacity for a layer, some snacks and a hydration reservoir, the moki is perfect for a young rider out on a short hike or bike ride. Access to the main compartment is easy through a zippered front panel. There’s a front shove it pocket perfect for a quick layer change and an external zippered pocket to keep small items secure. If your youngster is going to be out after dark, clip a light to the back attachment point for enhanced nighttime visibility. The separate hydration sleeve has quick zip access and comes complete with a 1.5 liter reservoir to keep your kid from becoming desiccated.

Ultimate Direction Fastpack 15L Backpack Review

Material: MonoRip Mesh, 100D Robic Triple-Ripstop, Power Span Stretch Mesh
Volume: 21L (1281cu in)
Support/Suspension: sternum straps
Shoulder Straps: adjustable
Hydration Compatible: yes

After spending a long weekend conquering a thru-hike you’ve had on your list for a few years now, you’re spent. Your massive pack helped you lug all of the gear you needed comfortably while you were out in the backcountry, but that doesn’t mean you want to see it, much less put it on again, for a little while. Put your pack in the closet, and rest your own feet for a few days. When the weekend rolls around and you start feeling antsy again, reach for the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 15 Hydration Pack, and get back out on the trails in unencumbered comfort. While you spend a leisurely day taking your time on a familiar old trail to an alpine lake, the Fastpack 15 will make sure you stay fed and hydrated, without being reminded of your aluminum-frame backpack of the weekend prior. Made with ultralight mesh and durable nylon, the Fastpack demonstrates Ultimate Direction’s mastery at lightweight, breathable packs. The Fastpack’s straightforward front-loading design and adjustable sternum strap promise to keep your snacks, camera, and hydration reservoir secured comfortably, without slowing you down on day hikes and summit pushes.

Source Tactical ILPS Low Profile Hydration System Upgrade Kit w/ Universal Tube Adaptor Review

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Innovative low-profile hydration reservoir with 2-liter volume when inserted in vest; up to 3 liters placed inside cargo pack
Universal Tube Adapter (UTA) fits a variety of water bottles and indoor/outdoor taps and faucets
Taste-free reservoir with maintenance-free Glass Like liner prevents bio-film build-up
Patented non-bite Storm push-pull valve for straw-like drinking
Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates; compatible with QMT accessories

Specially designed for ballistic vest integration, the innovative low-profile ILPS bladder from Source Tactical allows for a liquid volume of 2 liters when inserted into a vest a maximum of 3 liters when placed inside a cargo pack. This ILPS Upgrade Kit comes with Source’s Universal Tube Adapter (UTA), which enables you to connect the UTA to a water tap and fill your reservoir directly from the faucet. You can also plug a water bottle’s threaded nozzle into the UTA and let the water flow from the bottle to the reservoir. The UTA expands when a reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if the reservoir is accidentally overfilled. Source’s Glass-Like Film is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. And the bladder retains a pure liquid taste with no plastic flavor. Utilizing an FDA-approved and EPA-registered anti-microbial agent, Grunge Guard Technology inhibits bacteria growth on the reservoir and drinking tube surfaces for the life of the system. The QMT valve tip offers the convenience of disconnecting the valve so the tube can be easily woven through tight opening. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Outdoor Helix Tube Kit and UTA Rapid Refill Combination Kit Review

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The rapid hydration refill kit is our groundbreaking solution to refill your hydration system ‘on the move’ – without opening your backpack or even taking it off your back
Fits almost every bottle and tap, connects to the tube with SQC Quick Connect in place of the drinking valve
Get extra reach with this drinking tube, equipped with SQC connectors on both ends
Kit includes a Co-Ex tube and QMT helix valve
The UTA expands when reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if reservoir is accidentally overfilled.

SOURCE UTA – Rapid Hydration Refill Kit

A revolutionary solution for refilling your hydration system on the move.
The reservoir is filled directly through the tube eliminating the need to remove the hydration pack from the back for refills.

The UTA kit includes
SQC UTA adaptor – Fits almost every bottle and tap, connects to the tube with SQC Quick Connect in place of the drinking valve.
SQC Co-ex tube – Get extra reach with this drinking tube, equipped with SQC connectors on both ends.
SQC Helix Drinking Valve – SOURCE Valve with SQC Quick Connector.

* What is SQC? Source Quick Connect (SQC) provides push-button convenience for fast and easy disconnection and connection of drinking tube and valve, and attachment of various accessories like the UTA or in-line filters.
When disconnected, the SQC-auto-lock seals both loose ends watertight, which means you can exchange the tube or accessories also when the reservoir is full.

UTA Kit – Facts & Infos
* Fits a variety of water bottles and indoor/outdoor taps and faucets
* Filling time from a 1.5L bottle: ca 50 seconds
* Filling time from tap: 2L in 45 sec, 3L in 1 min 05 sec
* The UTA expands when reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if reservoir is accidentally overfilled.

Source Outdoor Storm Hydration Push-Pull Drinking Valve Kit (Orange/Black) Review

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Source patented Storm valve angled free flow valve design, guarantees unmatched flow.
Fits standard hydration tubes
Offers 25% higher flow than bite valve designs
Push/Pull operation- no biting required
Offers hands-free operation

SOURCE Hydration Push-Pull Drinking Valve

Angled free flow valve design, guarantees unmatched flow. Sealing mechanism locks shut with a simple twist (ideal for extremely cold weather).

Features

*Push/Pull valve
*Round Shape
*Shut-off mechanism
*Secure lock
*Angled valve
*Dirt Shield – Valve cover

Source Tactical Rider 3L Hydration Pack Review

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Military quality low-profile hydration pack with 3-liter WLPS reservoir (100 ounces)
Can be worn backpack style or quickly converted for direct armor attachment or ruck insertion
Tuck-away contoured shoulder straps designed to fold into a back storage pocket when not in use
Non-bite Storm push-pull valve for straw-like drinking; angled design for less tubing
Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates; compatible with QMT accessories

A low-profile hydration system, the Rider pack from Source Tactical is specially designed for integration with MOLLE/PALS-based ballistic vests, and it can be worn backpack style or quickly converted for direct armor attachment or ruck insertion. It comes with the low-profile WLPS hydration reservoir with a 3-liter capacity, drinking tube with Cool Weave cover, and Storm valve for straw-like drinking. The Rider features tuck-away contoured shoulder straps, which are designed to fold into a back storage pocket when not in use. It attaches to vests using the integrated X-QCA buckle system, which attaches diagonally and won’t loosen as water is consumed and the bladder volume changes. The Razor also features an adjustable sternum strap, zippered wide opening for easy access to the insulated reservoir area, condensation drain port, dual tube routing over the shoulder or below the arm, and an external zippered pocket for carrying small essentials. The pack comes the low-profile, 3-liter WLPS hydration reservoir (BPA and phthalate free). Source’s Glass-Like Film is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.