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Hiking & Camping > HydrationRated: **** by 30 reviews.

Rocky Mountain Trail

The CamelBak Hydrobak is perfect for roadies looking for a low profile hydration backpack. A fundamental hydration system for cyclists, the Camelbak HydroBak® offers a simple, attractive design, convenient features, and the equivalent hydration capacity of 2 large water bottles. With direct access to the OMEGA™ HydroTanium™ reservoir, the HydroBak® is easy to use and clean. The HydroBak® carries 50 oz (1.5 L) of hydration in a compact design. This minimalist option is great for shorter torsos or road cyclists that want to keep jersey pockets accessible.

Features:

  • Easy, convenient filling external access to the Omega™ Reservoir
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentialsUmm closed cell foam insulation keeps water cool
  • Low-profile design keeps pack stable and doesn’t interfere with helmet
  • Reflectivity for increased low-light visibility
  • Soft mesh harness is comfortable and breathable

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Hydrobak Hydration Pack by Camelbak is one of their more low profile design for all sorts of activities you do during the day.  With 1.5 L of volume for water storage you can get up to 1-2 hours of hydration while hiking, cruising on your bike or a visit to Disneyland! Easy to fill up with an external opening eliminating the need to pull the bladder in and out to get ready. Super quick and lightweight, making it easy to stay hydrated no matter where you are.

Features:

  • Easy, convenient filling with external access to the OMEGA Reservoir
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Low-profile design keeps pack stable and doesn't interfere with helmet
  • Reflectivity on harness and pack increases low-light visibility
  • Soft mesh harness is comfortable and breathable

Berg's Ski Shop

The HydroBak Hydration Pack is a great choice for those new to hydration!
Looking for a better way to drink-on-the go? The versatile CamelBak HydroBak Hydration pack is ideal for all sorts of activities and features a low-profile, comfortable design. Carries enough hydration for 1 to 2 hour outings. It is the fundamental hands-free hydration system.
Features
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Easy, convenient filling with external access to the OMEGA™ HydroTanium™ Reservoir
  • Low-profile design keeps pack stable and doesn't interfere with your helmet
  • Soft mesh harness and slit mesh back panel is comfortable and breathable
  • Reflectivity on harness and pack increases low-light visibility


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

The versatile CamelBak® HydroBak® hydration pack features a low-profile, comfortable design making it ideal for hikers, trail runners, and bikers. Carries enough hydration for 1 to 2 hour outings. 1.5 litre (50 fl. oz.) reservoir. No cargo capacity.

Features:

  • External fill Omega™ HydroTanium™ reservoir is easy to drink, easy to clean, leakproof, and taste-free
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Insulation to keep liquid cool for hours
  • Low-profile design keeps pack stable and won't interfere with helmet
  • Reflectivity improves your visibility to oncoming traffic
  • Soft mesh harness and slit mesh back panel for comfort and breathability

Ramsey Outdoor

Looking for a better way to drink on the go? The versatile HydroBak is ideal for all sorts of activities and features a low profile, comfortable design. Carries enough hydration for 1 to 2 hours of outings.

Features:

  • Easy, convenient filling with external access to the Omega HydroTanium Reservoir
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Low-profile design keeps pack stable and doesn't interfere with helmet
  • Reflectivity on harness and pack increases low-light visibilityU0 fl oz
  • Soft mesh harness is comfortable and breathable

Al's Sports (2009)

Looking for a better way to drink on the go? The versatile HydroBak is ideal for all sorts of activities and features a low-profile, comfortable design. Carries enough hydration for 1 to 2 hour outings.

Features:

  • Easy, convenient filling with external access to the OMEGA HydroTanium Reservoir
  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials
  • Low-profile design keeps pack stable and doesn't interfere with helmet
  • Reflectivity on harness and pack increases low-light visibility
  • Soft mesh harness is comfortable and breathable
  • Style number 60842

Sports Authority

The CamelBak? HydroBak 50-oz hydration pack gives you a better way to drink your water on the go. The versatile design is ideal for all sorts of activities and features a low-profile, comfortable design. It carries enough hydration for 1 to 2 hour outings.

Features:

  • Capacity: 50 oz
  • External zip pocket
  • Low-profile design
  • OMEGA™ HydroTanium reservoir
  • Reflectivity on harness and pack
  • Soft mesh harness

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


RememberDelaware.com

The Hydrobak is Camelbak's versatile, minimalist hydration system. With a stash pocket for keys or a wallet, and reflective strips for night safety, you get just the right amount of hydration without all the size and bulkiness of some other bags. It's perfect for a morning ride, a short hike, or even just a friendly neighborhood walk.


SummitHut.com

Built for speed, the Hydrobak from CamelBak is a low-profile hydration system that carries water and essentials.

Features:

  • External zip pocket for keys and essentials.
  • Low profile design keeps pack stable and doesn’t interfere with helmet.
  • Reflectivity front and back for increased low light visibility
  • Soft mesh harness is comfortable and breathable

Jenson USA (2010)

CamelBak Hydrobak Pack '10

With a simple 50 oz reservoir and small storage for a multi-tool, wallet or keys this is the perfect minimalist pack.

Features:

  • 50 oz reservoir
  • Diamond mesh back panel
  • Front and back reflectivity
  • Lightweight mesh shoulder harness
  • Simple storage for keys, wallet, or multi-tool

SummitOnline.com (2008)

The versatile CamelBak Hydropak hydration pack features a low-profile, comfortable design making it ideal for hikers, trail runners, and bikers. Carries enough hydration for 1 to 2 hour outings. 1.5 liter (50 fl. oz.) reservoir. No cargo capacity.

This description was also provided by: Skis.com (2008)


Appalachain Outdoors

Features of the Camelbak Hydrobak: A soft mesh harness with a slit mesh back panel for comfort and breathability. The external zip pocket provides storage for your keys and essentials.


eBags.com

A Minimalist Hydration System For Cyclists.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Capacity:50 oz (1.5 L)
Cargo Capacity:N/A
Dimensions:13.5 in x 8 in x 1.75 in (343 mm x 203 mm x 45 mm)
Fluid Capacity:50 fl. oz.
Insulated Hydration Sleeve:Yes
Insulated Tube:No
Linear inches:23.75"
Material:Poly 200D main
Materials:210D nylon 70D Diamond Clarus
Primary Use:Bike
Size:13.5" x 8.5" x 1.75"
Sternum Strap:No
Type:Hydration
Volume:50 oz. (1.5 L)
Waist Belt:No
Warranty:2 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Weight:Filled: 4.10 lbs (1.86 kg) Empty: .80 lbs (.36 kg)
Weight (Empty Reservoir):14 oz.
Weight (Full Reservoir):4 lb. 2 oz.

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CamelBak Hydrobak Hydration Pack - 50ozCamelBak Hydrobak Hydration Pack - 50ozUnspecified$37.95
CamelBak Hydrobak Hydration Pack - 1.5LCamelBak Hydrobak Hydration Pack - 1.5LUnspecified$28.00

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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
Hi-Viz-842Estate-Blue-72350 oz50 Oz.RedBlueBlackN/A
Hi Viz / Charcaol
Hi Viz / Charcaol
       35.00
Hi Viz / Graphite
Hi Viz / Graphite
  38.00    27.9530.005 More...
Hi Viz Green Graphite
Hi Viz Green Graphite
       29.9529.95
Racing Red Charcoal
Racing Red Charcoal
       29.9529.95
Blue / Charcoal
Blue / Charcoal
   38.00   34.9934.993 More...
Estate Blue / Granite
Estate Blue / Granite
       35.00
Black
Black
  38.0038.00   27.95
Black / Charcoal
Black / Charcoal
       34.9934.995 More...
Estate Blue / Charcoal
Estate Blue / Charcoal
  38.00    27.9534.95
Silver / Charcoal
Silver / Charcoal
  38.0038.00   27.95
Racing Red / Charcoal
Racing Red / Charcoal
  38.00    27.9535.00
Red / Charcoal
Red / Charcoal
   38.00   34.9934.994 More...
Yellow Hi Viz / Graphite   38.00    
N/A34.9034.90  31.9931.9931.99 

Legend

  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - Modells
  •     - eBags.com
  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - Jenson USA (2010)
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Sports Authority
  •     - SummitOnline.com (2008)
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Dick's Sporting Goods
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Ramsey Outdoor
  •     - Skis.com (2008)
  •     - FogDog Sports

Notes:

Al's Sports (2009) offers this product at $26.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

RememberDelaware.com offers this product at $27.96, but does not provide any color/size information.

CamelBak HydroBak Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Wow!

Rating:*****
I bought this not 15 minutes ago, and I love it! It has great water flow, it doesn't leak, and it tastes like water! Not the usual Plastic taste. Although I have problems refilling it. I don't know whether to hold it up and fill, or lay it down. I have already used it to mow a short section of my yard. It also will have plenty of use in the amusement parks, because the drinks there are so expensive.
Eric the Moneybags at Sports Authority on 07/22/2009

"Cheap easy effecient"

Rating:*****
Cheap easy effecient. Big enough to go on a 7mi run for me. I take it along when I go kayaking. It's smaller, therefore lighter, so for me it was perfect. I don't like carrying lots of weight when I run. The mouth piece is amazing!! Forget those cheap walmart ones, they leak terribly. I have never seen one drop leave the mouth piece unless I wanted it to!
Nathan at Moosejaw on 03/10/2008

"Fits the bill..."

Rating:****
Lightweight! That was the main reason for purchasing, and it fits the bill. It would be nice if it had some method of attaching or binding the should straps together like on most packs. It would keep it steady. As it is it moves around, but that was visible in the pics when I ordered it.
Mike at Moosejaw on 05/18/2008

"perfect for any occasion!"

Rating:*****
I had my first one for a year and did everything with it! i took it climbing, biking, hiking and everything! i lost mine a little while back, but i loved it so much that i bought another! easy to fill and doesn't fall off your shoulders no maker what you are doing!
Richard at Moosejaw on 07/27/2009

Husband loves it!!!

Rating:*****
I bought this for my husband, because he rides dirt bikes, and there is no place to put water. He wears this on his back and can drink water whenever he feels he needs to. He loves it, and says its the best gift he has ever received!
Michelle at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 06/30/2008

Good Product

Rating:****
Good for running. Love thing, my only problem is that i think it may have a leak and there is a tendency for it to get a strange rubber taste every now and then but overall great product. I highly recommend.
The Trekkie Trackie at Sports Authority on 04/02/2008

"Good Quickie"

Rating:****
If your going for a nice run and don't want to carry that many things this is a great pack. It's got a small pocket to carry some money and ID or your keys. Good stuff
Samuel at Moosejaw on 06/11/2009

good pack

Rating:****
very good pack, lasted me several years, but don't put orange juice in it! It stains the bladder, and every sip of water I took tasted like orange juice. But, very good product.
CampingMaster at Modells on 06/27/2009

Just The Right Size!

Rating:****
Idea small size for short trips. I use mine while ski patrolling. I added a much needed sternum strap to keep the shoulder straps from slipping.
Extreme Skier at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/03/2009

"Great Hydropack"

Rating:****
My sister loves it. She's used it when we go bike riding through the trails. No complaints whatsoever.
Paula at Moosejaw on 06/11/2009

Other Reviews:

"Easy way to carry water on while riding my mountain bike. The capacity is smaller than a standard camelbak, but the weight and shape make for a good 1 - 2 hours of mountain biking on the trails. The pocket has room for a set of keys, a small cell phone or a small tool kit and an energy bar. Dont plan on hauling a lunch with this pack. Ive also used it while at outdoor events, parades, public service events and it isnt cumbersome or annoying to wear. Overall its a great pack for the price."
Kelvin from Sandy, UT at eBags.com on 08/04/2009
"Small size, light weight, and high visibility are the reasons I chose this product. I use it on my motorcycle during the summer. Fill the bladder 2/3 full and put it in the freezer overnight. In the morning, fill it up the rest of the way and wear it underneath a jacket to keep you cool. The ice thaws fairly quickly in the straw and the water stays cold until youve finished drinking it. The pack does a good job of containing sweat from the frozen bladder."
Jon from Springfield, MO at eBags.com on 07/22/2009
"very nice item. only thing that could be improved, would be wider straps for more comfort in the shoulders when walking with it."
Robert from Bowman, ND at eBags.com on 08/11/2009
"I needed a water storage unit that was easy to accees when using my road bike. This product fits my need."
Anonymous Customer from Chalfont, PA at eBags.com on 09/09/2009
"Light weight, excellent for racing - which is why I bought the bag. Sturdy, easy to clean."
Anonymous Customer from Portland, OR at eBags.com on 10/04/2009
"Just what I wanted!"
Anonymous Customer from IL at eBags.com on 08/14/2009

Negative Reviews:

Not suitable for running

Rating:**
I bought this hydration unit for long runs (10-22 miles) so I wouldn't have to stop for water. While the unit holds a lot of water which is a benefit, I think it works against it also shifts during the run regardless of how much I adjusted or tightened the straps. I literally had scrapes on my shoulders after my runs.
The unit may be better suited for biking where there is less upper body movement.
Evan Glueck
Evan Glueck at Sports Authority on 06/18/2008