M. Bainbridge
I bought a pair of these for my wife and myself. These were for a trip we planned to hike the Might Five nation parks in Utah (Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reed, Canyonland, and Arches - we also did Dead Horse Point SP). These were perfect.
The temps were sunny and in the 90s every day. So, you need to stay hydrated. These each held 3 liters of water. The mouthpiece hose clips to either strap (left side or right side). That made it very convenient to drink water on the fly. The mouthpiece worked great - no leaking. The mouthpiece also has an attached cover to keep it clean when you are not drinking from it.
The pack itself has mesh side pockets, outside zipper pockets on the back of the pack, small zippered pockets on the waist straps, and a decent sized area for storage in the main pack pocket, where the water bladder is kept. In the main pack pocket where the bladder goes is an insulated section. This kept the water cool for most of the day (the bladder hose is also insulated). There is also another area in the main pocket, separated from the insulated bladder pocket, which we used for our lunches.
I used the waist strap pockets for my Leatherman utility knife, and we also used them to hold power bars to snack on. We each used the side mesh pockets for small binoculars. Some days we packed hoagies for lunch that fit inside the main pack. There were still more pockets and areas to hold more stuff if needed.
The shoulder and waist straps are padded and very comfortable. The chest strap click has a built-in whistle (hopefully you won't need it). The pack straps on easily and is comfortable to wear all day. You forget you have it on.
I really like the design of the bladder - how it closes and seals. It's tough to describe, but it is much easier to fill and seal than the Camelbak bladder that I have that I've been using for overnight backpacking trips. You don't even need to take the bladder out of the pack to refill it. Just unzip the main pocket of the pack, open the bladder top, hold it under the water spigot and fill it. Once it's full, just close/seal the bladder, zip up the pocket and you are on your way. And no leaking at all.
We did 8 days of day hiking with these packs, and they were gold! The pack and bladder are very well made and very durable. No issues with zippers, like you might get with cheaply made packs. You can use this pack for everything you'd need for a full day of hiking.
I would definitely recommend this pack!
| Strap Type | Shoulder Strap, Adjustable |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 18 Liters |
| Pocket Description | Mesh Slash Pocket, Waist Slip Pocket |
| Number Of Pockets | 3 |
| Tank Volume | 3 Liters |
| Manufacturer | N NEVO RHINO |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.46 x 10.51 x 4.49 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.74 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.9 x 3.9 x 18.1 inches |
| Brand Name | N NEVO RHINO |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Model Name | 9008-Upgrade-Green |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | GM9008-Green |
| Included Components | 1 hydration backpack+3L Water Bladder |
| Size | 11“ * 3.9” * 18.1“ |
