Hydration Pack

“Probably not a good time to post every body is gone for the weekend, but. I want the perfect day pack with a 70 or 100 oz hydration bladder in it. It needs to hold coat, rain gear, lunch, etc, the basics for an day hike. What would it be?????”

“I searched hi and low for something similar - I don't buy things quickly ... Ended up buying a $30 daypack from Wal-Mart. I generally like hi-end stuff b/c I believe you get what you pay for ... but, I'm telling you, I got more cubic space, more features, more pockets, water bladder container, the works, even a mesh for jacket at Wal-Mart. Check out their back-packs. Some have hip-belts like the one I got and are meant for day-hikes. I almost spent $150 for one that held less and had less features.

ps - bladder sold separately, but still much cheaper
last edited: 5/27/05 3:55:06 PM”

“Costco is selling a hydration pack, not sure of the capacity of the bladder or the compartment but it seemed decent. Might want to check that out, it was $20.”

“FYI it was a few weeks ago when I saw this pack at Costco”

“Yard sale special Camelback Mule!

$5.00”

“Was the daypack you found a Eureka? I found this one online but not at any stores.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3905443
I am looking for a daypack also. Mine is just too small and I mean torso-wise. It is a great daypack for someone shorter or smaller than myself.”

“The brand I got was:

http://www.outdoorproducts.com/

The main difference is that the outdoorproducts model had many more compartments (great for dayhikes) and the one I got had an AirCool back system (ventilation). They don't seem to make my model anymore, but it's almost identical to the "Hybrid" day and a half pack on their site (internal frame pack).

http://www.outdoorproducts.com/proddetail.aspx?sku=4122U

I think that one is missing the ventilation system, and a 2nd pocket behind the jacket area, but has most everything else. Mine came w/ a cheesy beener also, which I use for holding suntan lotion. LOL

A 2nd look at that Eureka, and it says it has dozens of compartments. Maybe they're inside vs. outside. The size is pretty nice too. That might be a good one to check out IMO. ... not sure about the color though : )
last edited: 5/30/05 2:54:54 PM”

“I don't care about the color, it'll be dirty brown soon enough! I only worry about the color if I am taking it hunting, which I won't, only dayhiking. I may order it, but probably wait till next week.”

“I finally thunk to wear my hydration pack on the job this week. I keep it in my truck, and was struck by a "eureka!" moment while I was fumbling through my junk searching for a tool or my hardhat or a beer or whatever. I returned after lunch Wednesday sporting a coolio pack (which matches my toolbelt) filled with iced Gatorade.

The effect is two-fold - the hyrdage, naturally, and a cooler core body temperature as a result of having the thing keep my back cool.

It's all the rage - the guys (and girl) all asked about it, ie, "what is that?", "where'd ya get it?"

I predict that there will be several more around the jobsite before the end of next week...”

“you are so wise gojo, and now THEY know it.

so where are ya working?”

“I'm a commercial electrician. We're building a large elementary school. The roof structure is well underway, but the decking (read "shade") was only begun on Friday. Finally - some relief from the heat...”