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Leaving extra layers at home because they won't fit in your hydration pack is lame. Getting a totally sweaty back because your pack's back panel has no ventilation is also not rad. CamelBak's Vantage 30 Hydration Pack takes care of both situations. The Vantage 30 Pack's D.V.I.S. Back Panel uses an independent pod suspension system to balance weight and promote crazy airflow. The large cargo bay holds your lunch and jacket or pant layers, and the three-liter water reservoir keeps you watered on the trail. Choose the medium Vantage Hydration Pack for your 18-20-inch torso length, or the large Vantage if your torso hangs out in the 20-22-inch range.
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| Bite Valve: | Locking Big Bite |
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| Compression Straps: | 2 |
| Country Of Origin: | China |
| External Pockets: | 1 Front with key clip and orgaizer, 1 stash pocket on waist-belt |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | [Pack] 2 years; [Bladder] lifetime |
| Material: | Nylon |
| Recommended Use: | All-day trips, hiking |
| Reservoir Volume: | 100oz (3L) |
| Volume: | [Medium] 1830cu in (30L); [Large] 2135cu in (35L) |
| Waist-belt: | Yes |
| Weight: | [Medium] 3lb 8oz (1620g); [Large] 3lb 10oz (1670g) |
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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.
 | CamelBak Vantage 30 | $74.98 - $149.95 |
 | CamelBak Vantage 30L Hydration Pack - Large | $99.95 |
 | CamelBak Vantage 30 Hydration Pack + Free Elixir Tabs | $104.95 |
 | CamelBak Vantage 30 Medium | $89.95 - $154.00 |
These are products that have been indicated being comparable to this product:
 | CamelBak Field Case Hydration Pack Hiking & Camping > Hydration | $50.49 |
 | Deuter Race Air Lite Hydration Pack Hiking & Camping > Hydration | $71.20 - $88.95 |
 | Deuter Race X Air I SL Pack Hiking & Camping > Hydration | $95.50 - $115.00 |
This product is available in the following colors:
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 | Graphite / Estate Blue |
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| I have the blue model of this pack, the older version and its a great pack. There is a main panel loading compartment, a zippered organizer compartment and a pocket on the waistbelt. Two side pockets are perfect for holding water bottles and there is an external pocket for dirty clothes or things you might need quick access to. There are plenty of cinch straps to tighten things down and the durability is pretty good. I've scrambled up and down 40ft waterfalls, dragging my pack along and its holding up great - some surface abrasions that are mostly cosmetic. The padding on the back, shoulder straps and hip belts are ok, but I would have liked to see something thicker. The hip belt is also a nuisance to tighten (see comment below), but overall this is a great pack. One thing I would like to know is what the center strap on the outside of the pack on the external pocket is for - I just can't seem to find a use for it. Maybe I'm supposed to stuff a jacket in there or something. Summary: Pros 1. Affordable if you know where to look, like SAC 2. Good design and durability 3. Comfortable if you've adjusted it correctly 4. DVIS panel gets decent airflow - but you're still going to sweat on anything above an easy hike Cons 1. Waist belt a nuisance to cinch down 2. More padding would be nice 3. Hard to load in bladder when the pack is full (a semi panel-loading pocket for the bladder, as seen in the MULE would be nice) 4. The smaller organizer pocket opens from the bottom up - just weird. I would prefer something that opens from the top so things don't fall out. By the way, I picked this up for $60 off SAC - what a steal. | |
| Rusty Shackelford at Backcountry.com Outlet on 09/03/2009 | |
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I have the blue model of this pack, the older version and its a great pack. | |
| Rusty Shackelford at Backcountry.com on 09/03/2009 | |
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| I was lucky enough to catch this on SAC and get an freakin amazing deal on this bag. When I got it I was surprised as to how much room is in this bag. You can take it on all day hikes and have a lot of room left. The back of the bag is designed in a way that makes me feel like I have a pillow with shoulder straps on me. I never realize how much weight I am carrying. I would say for a quick overnight trip, this bag is perfect. Mine came with a thermal covering on the camelbak tubing which was not shown in the picture. They must have known I was looking for a bag to take to Shasta. These guys are good. | |
| outdoor lover at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/21/2009 | |
great pack for sweaty back and a lot of H2O | |
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I have the orange pack and I definitely hated riding during the summer w/ my old pack and having a soaked back in a matter of minutes, the D.V.I.S. doesn't totally solve the problem but it helps a great deal, I could actually feel air moving on my back instead of just sweat. | |
| Jared Fuchs at Backcountry.com on 12/29/2008 | |
update...frustrated w/ the insulation of the tube | |
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don't take the black insulation tube cover off... you'll never get it back on it's frustrating as heck. It seems as though CamelBak has changed the fabric it uses for the tube covers.. it sucks. | |
| Jared Fuchs at Backcountry.com on 03/05/2009 | |
