Fit:
- Three streamlined shapes fit most hydration packs and backpacks
Insulation:
- New handle makes filling and carrying bags easier than ever.
- Low profile, ergonomic handle and wide-mouth opening for no-hassle filling
Sizing:
- Click "Size Chart" for specifications.
Manufactured:
- Made in Seattle, USA
- Made with rugged MSR red 200D Cordura.
Features:
- Bite valve dramatically increases flow rate, while shutoff valve prevents leaks
The Hydromedary Hydration Bag by MSR is the most durable hydration system available. These Hydromedary Hydration Bags are built with the same tough "MSR red" 200-denier Cordura as our Drom Lites and feature a new high-flow/no-leak bite valve, a low-profile easy-fill/carry handle, and three streamlined shapes that fit most packs.
This product can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
| Capacity: | 2L |
|---|---|
| Color: | Red |
| Dimension: | 7.5" x 18" / 19 x 46 cm |
| Easy to Fill / Carry: | Handle makes filling and carrying bags easy |
| High Flow / No Leaks: | Bite valve delivers superior flow rate, while shutoff valve prevents leaks |
| Material: | 200D Cordura laminated with food-grade polyurethane |
| Tough: | Made with rugged 200D Cordura nylon |
| Upgrades Most Packs: | Streamlined shapes fit most hydration packs and backpacks |
| Volume: | [2L] 2 L, [2.5L] 2..5 L, [3L] 3 L |
| Weight: | [2L] 5.8 oz, [2.5L] 5.9 oz, [3L] 6.2 oz |
| Weight [with packaging]: | 2 L, 2.5 L: 0.55 lb, 3 L: 0.6 lb |
Subcategories of Hydration:
MSR Hydromedary Hydration Bag Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
I love the durability of the fabric and complete lack of aftertaste. I have had zero leakage from the hose or mouthpiece. I also really like the mouthpiece. It does take some time to get use to biting it to open it and the flow is not super high. However, I like to sip water as I go so that's perfect. Plus the mouthpiece seals so well that you don't have to close the valve. My only big complaint is that there is no loop in the center to attach it to a pack that's built for a Camelbak or an Osprey bladder. There is a small opening in the plastic piece you use the lift the bladder. I rigged a piece of heavy gauge wire from Home Depot to make a loop I could attach inside my pack. Finally, a small nitpick, the lid should stay attached when you take it off so you can't drop it or lose it. I like that feature of my old Camelbak. Overall though, they nailed the three most important features in my book - hose, mouthpiece and durability.
I love this hydration bag. The 3L is perfect for a full day of hard skiing for two people. The material is very very strong and I feel as if it will never wear out.
The tube is high quality, and the no leak bite valve is very nice as well. It has a turn style feature to stop the flow of water even if the bite valve is depressed. Comes in handy for when I lean against it on the lift, water doesn't run everywhere. No plastic taste, and very easy to clean.
I do wish the tube came with a neoprene insulation liner, to help keep it from freezing. Other than that, no complaints. Recommended to anyone over the Dakine Hydration bag.
A great product...after a little elbow grease
Great for hydrating!
Best hydration bag on the market
I bought the Hydromedary 3L soon after my, few month old, Camel bak breached the bottom seam in the reservoir, and filled my pack with water early into a day hike. I've been using it almost daily for the last year and couldn't be more impressed with the construction. I apparently am pretty abusive on my gear, or at least my standards for durability are very high, and this thing is bullet proof. it's a great product, and I would recommend nothing else. MSR, once again, sets the standard for reliability.
Strong with easy access top
As good as the come!
Holy Hydration Batman!
The MSR hydration packs are great - the water tastes sooooo much better than the osprey or camel bak packs! They don't fit well in the small (2L and less) running packs camel bak makes (which are neat packs). Other than that, no complaints. I would like to see them release this model with the heavier duty black-fabric version. A cover for the line to keep it cool would be neat too, but maybe I'm just dreamin' now~
Negative Reviews:
I got this, packed my pack with it the night before, and when I woke up this morning it had leaked several ounces of water into the bottom of my pack. There was no pressure on it, the cap was on tight, and the hose was fully attached. It is now on its way back to backcountry. Maybe I just got a bad one, but it definitely did not live up to the good things I've heard about this bag.
Neutral Reviews:
The Hydromedary bag is the best on the market! Tough, light, durable, and holds the water well to fit in you pack sleeve. My problem came witht the mouth piece. It has a two-piece system and can slide easily out of the water tube. This happened on an outtin. My leg became wet because water was leaking out of it. I put it back in place, and have not had an issue again, but it is always on my mind now. I won't leave the bag in the tent over night because of it.
