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CamelBak Fairfax Hydration Pack

Hiking & Camping > HydrationRated: 5 by 3 reviews.

Mountain Gear

When you hit the trail for a training run or take off on a 20+ mile ride, strap on the Fairfax 50-oz hydration pack from CamelBak and stay hydrated for the duration. Carry plenty of water in the polyurethane HydroTanium fluid reservoir that's strong and taste-free while you keep your keys, energy gels, and spare tube in the 2 small pockets.

Features:

  • Cool down your back with the Air Director vented backpanel that promotes air circulation with the help of the Air Mesh shoulder harnesses
  • Don't leave the house without your keys, energy snacks, and essential bike tool in either of the 2 external zip pockets
  • Equip your adventures with the 50-oz OMEGA HydroTanium fluid reservoir that's constructed from polyurethane for high strength and insulated to keep your beverages cool
  • Increase your low-light visibility with reflective trim
  • Keep your water tasting fresh in the polyurethane reservoir and PureFlow delivery tube that do not absorb flavors from drinks or leave a plastic taste
  • You don't need your hands to drink easily through the ergonomically positioned Big Bite Valve that seals off water flow with a HydroLock

REI

The Camelbak Fairfax might not make you run faster or bike farther, but its 50 oz. of hands-free hydration will quench your thirst without slowing you down.

  • Zip pocket holds essentials and has a key clip and mesh organizer; lower zippered pocket stores an extra tube, energy gels or a lightweight shell
  • Ventilated and padded mesh back panel and mesh shoulder straps offer cooling airflow; sternum strap adds stability
  • OMEGA™ Hydrotanium™ reservoir stands up to rough treatment without bursting thanks to its rugged polyurethane film; wide-mouth design is easy to fill and clean
  • HydroGuard™ technology inhibits the growth of bacteria on reservoir and tube surfaces; does not protect user from disease organisms
  • PureFlow™ delivery tube keeps water tasting fresh
  • Big Bite™ valve is ergonomically positioned for easy drinking; HydroLock™ valve securely shuts off water flow
  • Reflective detailing on front and back increases visibility
  • Please note: wash reservoir after each use

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Fairfax Hydration Pack by Camelbak is a sleek, aerodynamic pack that sits low on your back while you cycle, run or cross train.  Because of its low profile design, you feel less bulky while providing hydration for yourself with up to 50 oz of water.  An insulated reservoir pocket keeps liquid cool for hours no matter what the sun is doing in the sky and  AirMesh channeled back allows air to circulate keeping you cooler and preventing overheating.

Features:

  • AirMesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for enhanced ventilation
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Front and back reflectivity improves low light visibility
  • Insulated reservoir pocket keeps liquid cool for hours

Sports Authority

Whether on 2 legs or 2 wheels, the CamelBak® Fairfax™ 50-ounce hydration pack is perfectly suited for everyday training jaunts. The minimalist storage capacity keeps you light and quick while still allowing you to tote a shell, multi-tool, or snacks. Front and rear reflectivity keeps you visible, and the Air Channel back panel improves cooling.

Features:

  • Back Panel: Air Channel
  • Cargo Capacity: 150 cubic inches
  • Dimensions: H 15.25" x W 9" x L 3.5"
  • Front and back reflectivity
  • Harness: Air mesh
  • Pack Body: 70D diamond ripstop, 230D taffeta
  • Taffeta hydration packU0 oz (1.5L) OMEGA® reservoir
  • Weight (without reservoir): 9.1 oz

FogDog Sports

Whether on 2 legs or 2 wheels, the CamelBak(r) Fairfax(tm) 50-ounce hydration pack is perfectly suited for everyday training jaunts. The minimalist storage capacity keeps you light and quick while still allowing you to tote a shell, multi-tool, or snacks. Front and rear reflectivity keeps you visible, and the Air Channel back panel improves cooling.

Features:

  • Back Panel: Air Channel
  • Cargo Capacity: 150 cubic inches
  • Dimensions: H 15.25" x W 9" x L 3.5"
  • Front and back reflectivity
  • Harness: Air mesh
  • Pack Body: 70D diamond ripstop, 230D taffeta
  • Taffeta hydration packU0 oz (1.5L) OMEGA® reservoir
  • Weight (without reservoir): 9.1 oz

This description was also provided by: Dick's Sporting Goods, Modells


Altrec

The Fairfax 50 oz. Hydration Pack by Camelbak is a new aerodynamic hydration pack for recreational cyclists and cross-trainers. Zippered key pocket holds essentials while the sleek design lets you hold 1-2 hours of hydration comfortably. Designed to carry Ultra-light Shell, Multi-Tool, Trail Maps, Energy Bars.

Features:

  • Air Mesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for enhanced ventilation
  • Designed to carry Ultra-light Shell, Multi-Tool, Trail Maps, Energy Bars
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Front and back reflectivity improves low-light visibilityU0 oz (1.5 L) OMEGA HydroTanium Reservoir
  • Insulated reservoir pocket keeps liquid cool for hours

Paragon Sports

The FairFax is a new aerodynamic hydration pack for recreational cyclists and cross-trainers. Zippered key pocket holds essentials while the sleek design lets you hold 1-2 hours of hydration comfortably.

Features:

  • Air Mesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for enhanced ventilation
  • Capacity: 50 oz (1.5 L)
  • Cargo: 150 CU IN (2.46 L)U0 oz (1.5 L) OMEGA HydroTanium Reservoir
  • Designed to carry: Ultra-light Shell, Multi-Tool, Trail Maps, Energy Bars
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Front and back reflectivity improves low-light visibility
  • Insulated reservoir pocket keeps liquid cool for hours

Backcountry.com

A water bottle cage works OK on the bike leg of your triathlon training session, but it doesn’t do much good when you get to the run. Use the CamelBak Fairfax Hydration Pack for both—the mesh back panel and low-profile design feel comfortable during your bike and run, and an insulated, 1.5-liter water reservoir helps keep you hydrated. Use the external zippered pocket for keys, small tubes of sunscreen, and lip balm. Front and back reflectors help when the light gets low.


SummitHut.com

Whether riding or running, Camelbak's Fairfax Hydration Pack is an excellent training companion. The slim, sleek profile is ideal for those of you paying attention to weight, and the multiple pockets keep the items you need with you organized and secure.

Features:

  • Air Channel back panel
  • Air Mesh harness
  • Front and back reflectivity for safety
  • Multiple pockets for storage of small items
  • Stash pocket is perfect for bike tools or keys

Ramsey Outdoor

The Fairfax is a new aerodynamic hydration pack for recreational cyclists and cross trainers. Zippered key pocket holds essentials while the sleek design lets you hold 1 to 2 hours of hydration comfortably.

Features:

  • 50 fl ozQ30 cu in
  • Ergo Hydrolock
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Front and back reflectivity improves low light visibility
  • Insulated reservoir pocket keeps liquid cool for hours
  • Taste free PureFlow

Moosejaw (Spring 2010)

Whether riding or running, the Fairfax Hydration Pack by CamelBak is an excellent training companion.

FEATURES of the Fairfax 50 oz Pack by CamelBak

SPECIFICATIONS:

Access:panel
Average weight:16 ounces
Back Panel:Air Channel
Bite Valve:BigBite
Bite valve shut-off switch:Yes
Capacity:130 cu in
Designed to Carry:Ultra-light Shell, Multi-Tool, Trail Maps, Energy Bars
Dimensions:15.25 in X 9 in X 3.5 in (387 mm X 229 mm X 89 mm)
Fabric:Pack Body
Fluid capacity:50 fl oz
Gear capacity:150 cubic inches
Gender:Men's
Harness:Air Mesh
Hydration Capacity:50 oz (1.5 L)
Liquid capacity:50 fl. oz. / 1.5 liters
Manufacturer Warranty:[Pack] 2 years; [Reservoir] lifetime
Material:nylon
Material(s):Nylon
Materials:70D Diamond Ripstop;230D Taffeta
Number of pockets:2
Pockets:[External] 1 front
Quick disconnect tubing:No
Recommended Use:Trail running, biking, cross-training
Reservoir Volume:50oz (1.5L)
Total Capacity:150 cu in (2.46 L) + 50 oz Reservoir
Volume:130cu in (2.1L)
Waist-belt:No
Weight:Filled: 4.15 lbs
Wide-mouth opening:Yes
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
50 OzRacing Red/CharcoalBlack/CharcoalDark Cheddar/GraphiteLime Punch/GraphiteEstate BlueN/A
Dark Cheddar / Graphite
Dark Cheddar / Graphite
48.00     47.9547.9548.00
Lime Punch
Lime Punch
      39.9949.9949.99
Lime Punch / Graphite
Lime Punch / Graphite
      38.2947.952 More...
Black / Charcoal
Black / Charcoal
48.00     39.9947.956 More...
Black / Hi Viz      44.95
Charcoal     41.99 
Racing Red
Racing Red
      39.9949.9949.99
Racing Red / Charcoal
Racing Red / Charcoal
48.00     47.9548.0048.00
N/A 47.9547.9547.9547.95  

Legend

  •     - FogDog Sports
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Ramsey Outdoor
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Sports Authority
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Dick's Sporting Goods
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Moosejaw (Spring 2010)
  •     - REI

Notes:

Modells offers this product at $49.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

CamelBak Fairfax Hydration Pack Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Works well for many purposes

Rating:****

The Fairfax is to me the evil twin of the classic 50 oz pack. It' a bit beefier, will hold more stuff, and comes in a really rad color. For my travels, I usually include some food in the big compartment, wrapped in a dry sack if needed, and little items, such as sunscreen, in the little compartment. These are useful, but I do have a gripe, and that is that the small compartment is the size of a coinpurse and isn't super useful. Why not combine it with the big compartment to have something really useful? Also, a smaller issue is that it is difficult to close the water compartment when the bag is full. This could result in a filled bag tumbling out of the pack while you are carrying it around or trying to put it on. A bit annoying. The chest straps is great for running, and it does not ride around my back the way some people have mentioned.

The hydration bladder itself is the standard Omega, which is where CamelBak really excels. I don't think their packs are great; in fact they are probably inferior to ones made by dedicated packmakers. However, their near indestructible bags really make me feel good whenever I fall on my back. and is the main reason I choose CamelBak over some knockoff. Good pillow too. The only flaw is that it does not come with a cap. WTF is up with that. The big bite valve is great, but after it hits the ground, I'm not sure who would want to suck from it. I installed the cap and feel MUCH better, but why make me pay six extra dollars....?

jl41302005182 at Backcountry.com on 03/16/2009

Everything I need, nothing I don't.

Rating:*****

I purchased two of these packs for my wife and I. We are both distance runners, and the packs really work well for training runs. There isn't a ton of storage space in them, but I don't want to carry a lot on my back anyway. I can fit my cellphone, ID, money, and a snack in my pack and still have room to spare. I really can't think of a downside. The packs are well made, and serve their purpose perfectly.

tho2676830 at Backcountry.com on 09/26/2009

Give the gift of hydration

Rating:*****

My dad likes to rip around on his motorcycle all summer long, and I figured getting him a Camelbak would be a good idea. He absolutely loves it, and credits his all-day awareness and alertness to being fully hydrated. He takes it on track-days, and just cruizing with his buddies. As a son, I feel better knowing he's at the top of his game with a fully loaded Camelbak.

Gardner Foss at Backcountry.com on 11/19/2009