We’ve been hard at it mountain biking, trail running, road running, putting every hydration pack through the ringer to see how they fared from a time mile run to a 100 mile century bike race. Take a look at our hydration pack reviews from brands such as Camelbak, Osprey, Platypus, The North Face, and more!
Running long-distance races, particularly ultramarathons, demands mental toughness and a well-thought-out plan tailored to individual needs. Over the past 10 years since my first ultramarathon, I have refined my strategy and preparation as I...
Salewa has long been known for it’s “half weight, double resistance” goal. They strive to create the most durable gear that is lightweight and easy on the user. Well known for their hiking and...
The Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 6.0 is hands down the best running pack I’ve used. As an avid runner and ultra distance competitor I am always looking for the ideal fit when it comes...
First Thoughts On The Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest I have friends who have run the Leadville 100, Run Rabbit Run 100, Lake Tahoe 200 and one has even ran across the country. 3000+ miles...
Although many of my backpacks are still in great shape, I am way past due to switch out my hydration bladders on a number of these packs. The Hydration 3D Hydro 3L Reservoir from...
In 1983, the world of hydration in sports changed forever with the invention of the Camelbak Pack. The early innovation has evolved into specialty hydration packs like Camelbak T.O.R.O. 8 designed with the mountain...
Let’s See What This MSR Gravity + Water Filter Kit Can Do Removes 99.9999% of Bacteria like E. Coli and Salmonella, and 99.9% of Protozoa like Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The Protozoa seems to be...
Pushing boundaries to redefine the future of hydration, HydraPak creates innovative solutions that stand up to the harshest environments. Easy-to-use and highly functional, these HydraPak products showcase the technical manufacturing expertise that has distinguished...
The Camelbak Circuit Vest has been my go to running vest this summer. It is a simple, light weight running pack that has very basic features, yet gets the job done for stashing food...
When I was asked to write a review of the new CamelBak H.A.W.G. NV, it came at the perfect time! I had just been invited to join some friends on an epic ride: Moab’s...
Nathan Vapor Air Overview: My first running vest was a Nathan HPL #020 that I bought about 3 years ago. Between training and racing, my HPL #020 has seen over a thousand miles of...
Outdoor Products Cross Breeze Frame Pack Initial Thoughts The Cross Breeze Frame Pack is a light weight pack with a lot of well designed features. This pack is very versatile and great for day...
With a long history of making great fitting backpacking packs, Gregory has been playing in the space of day packs and hydration packs over the past few years. Often times, when a company jumps...
Benefiting outdoor enthusiast and athletes, innovation in hydration packs has held constant for many years. What does this mean for runners, hikers, bikers, etc? It typically means that you can enjoy your activity more...
