Molly D
I purchased two of these for my Boyfriend and I to take hiking. We're amateur outdoors people and don't hike much, but wanted to hike the Rockies on a recent vacation. I knew we'd need more water then water bottles could carry so I set out to find us functional hydration packs that didn't cost a fortune and found these.
For the price, they were excellent. They did the job and carried our water, a few small supplies, and some snacks. They were comfortable for our four hour hike. I liked the pocket on at the hip, perfect place for a map. My boyfriend even used his, without the bladder, as a personal item bag at the airport and it worked well to carry his iPad and other small belongs for the flight and fit easily under the seat. I also appreciated that it came with a "snake" brush to clean the straw.
My only complaint is that the straw for the bladder was difficult to suck through. You had to really suck hard and it was annoying to try to do that and hike at the same time. I did check to make sure the tubing wasn't kinked and it was still tricky. Even thought I cleaned the bladders before filling, they still had a residual plastic taste. I image that would go away with more use. There is no separate compartments in the backpack itself either. Everything just stays together. Not a big deal, but I'd worry if you had something sharp in there and a full bladder. It seemed water resistant, but I wouldn't want to be caught with my electronics outside of a dry back in a rain storm in the pack. It was fairly cold when we hiked, so our water stayed cool. I can't really comment on the insulation.
For the price, even considering the straw issue, I still think it's a great pack. If I hiked more, I'd probably replace the bladder with another brand, but continue to use the bag. It's a perfect bag for people who want to hike on a vacation or are starting out, but aren't serious hikers and want to spend $70 on a competitor brand. If you're a serious hiker or camper, I'd consider a better quality bag.
| Capacity | 2 Liters |
|---|---|
| Pocket Description | Utility Pocket |
| Tank Volume | 2 Liters |
| Manufacturer | Mubasel Gear |
| UPC | 682698538609 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.93 x 10.75 x 3.23 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.72 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Mubasel Gear |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | 360days for free return |
| Model Name | FBA_MB-1023 |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Part Number | FBA_MB-1023 |
| Style | Casual |
| Included Components | bags |
| Size | 2021 Model 15L |
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