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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 4, 2014 18:30:54 GMT
Guys, Need to replace my current back pak as it isn't overly great and compartments are a bit small. Don't want to spend a fortune (Max £40 really). My mate got a Camelbak Mule cheap the other week but deal finished/sold out. Was looking at: Hydrapak TamarackOr Hydrapak Laguna as both seem good value and I like the reversible bladder and quick disconnect. Reviews mention not very waterproof - not sure if that'll be an issue as can get a cover I would have thought. Anyone use either of the above or have a similar sized alternative? Thanks |
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 4, 2014 18:47:09 GMT
Not a bad price, and if it does it's job for a year, then it's done well! As for waterproofing, my EVOC isn't but that came with a waterproof cover to go over it, they're also not very expensive to add buy at a later date. I'd say take a punt on it.
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Post by richardm on Dec 4, 2014 20:11:06 GMT
try decathlon as i have a decathlon one and its really comfy and holds loads
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 4, 2014 21:58:12 GMT
try decathlon as i have a decathlon one and its really comfy and holds loads looks good. |
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Post by richardm on Dec 5, 2014 5:21:53 GMT
link dont work
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Post by duke on Dec 5, 2014 8:23:17 GMT
yeah decathlon ones are great i have one plenty of room and not big and bulky!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 5, 2014 9:25:26 GMT
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Post by barffy on Dec 5, 2014 13:10:06 GMT
I had mine from Tesco Direct 2 years ago. It cost £8 and i got it just to try out before i invested in a camelback. A few thousand miles later and it's still going.
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Post by richardm on Dec 5, 2014 16:49:46 GMT
thats the one i have dirkpit i allso have a camal back rouge, which i use in summer, when i dont need to cary warm dry stuff, it is realy good and quite roomy fits all my warterproofs plus pump tube spare derailier hanger puncher kit tools and sweets allso it has a semi rigid foam back suport, which is good as you cant feel stuff diging in,
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 5, 2014 22:27:38 GMT
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Post by richardm on Dec 6, 2014 6:34:59 GMT
what i like is mine has a waist strap with pockets, so i dont have to stop to eat a enrergy bar as i can reach them, allso i store my multi tool and a quick inflater in the side pouch as well
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 6, 2014 10:34:18 GMT
Will go and check out the decathlon one as like the idea of the pockets.
My mate recons its quite a long pack and sits quite high. How do you find it?
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Post by richardm on Dec 6, 2014 14:04:54 GMT
well i am 6,3 so i find it nice not high at all but maybe that why and you can ajust the straps to make it sit lower
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 8, 2014 14:05:00 GMT
Thanks for all the comments & links. Have taken a punt on the Hydrapak Laguna as I thought the Decathlon one was a tad too long at 500mm. Will post up some thoughts when it arrives. |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 9, 2014 15:36:03 GMT
Hydrapak turned up this morning - nice quick delivery from Merlin! First impressions are that it's big! Label says it's a 17L capacity (which is more than the 10L listed on the web....)  Plenty of storage pockets space:   (Handy little section for a pump)   Separate zipped section for the bladder:  Detachable waist strap:  Nice big 3L bladder with quick-disconnect and it's reversible for cleaning:   Will hopefully transfer my stuff from my old pack into this one either tonight or tomorrow and give it a try over the weekend. Will let you know how I get on. |
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Post by Chris on Dec 9, 2014 15:47:14 GMT
The bladder looks to be the bonus feature on that, nice and easy to clean, camelbak are a PITA to clean and dry out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:57:40 GMT
Looks good! I'm a Fox fanboy though - the Fox looks ace.
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