Camelbak Cloud Walker

Air mesh ventilation Independent suspension system Secure outer pocket fits CD MP3 players Bite valve garage 2 litre hydration bladder Capacity: 16 Litre Colour:

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General comments: The cloud walker combines the hydration system with a standard rucksack for general use. The rucksack is 16 litres, which is enough space for a water proof, and a bite to eat, and maybe waterproof trousers, then it’s full. No good if you want a flask, or to take a camera. Ok so its build to be used on the move, and is very good at that, however I would have preferred a 3 litre reservoir, and not just 2. The reason for this is that the bag is designed for longer days out; therefore you would think that you need more water. The MULE has a 3 litre reservoir, but less pack space, so is obviously designed for faster moving people. There are co many camelback models is confusing! Anyway back to the cloud walker, it is very comfortable to wear, and the hip belt is really good for a low weight day sack. The tube of the camelback does need cleaning, and the reservoir does need drying after every use which is a bit of a pain. All in all its ok, I think I actually brought the wrong model for my use. Choose carefully.

Pros: Very comfortable, just enought space so you dont carry to much

Cons: I need more water storage, but i thing i choes the wrong bag. There are lots to decide from

General comments: I find that the pack delivers a sufficient volume at a time to satisfy my thirst and I’ve really got used to drinking little and often. In practice, I find that I’m drinking about twice as much as before I started using this system and feeling better for it. When I first started using it, I found it best, before getting into the habit of drinking on the move, to pause or even stop for a few seconds while drinking. It’s a bit like making a harness adjustment or similar, that momentary lapse in concentration on where I'm putting my feet, especially in difficult terrain, could lead to a slip. A problem that sometimes occurs, is sucking like mad and getting nothing. This usually means that either the outlet part of the bottle or tube has doubled over or got squashed, or the water level has dropped and air has not replaced it. It’s an easy matter to bite the mouthpiece and blow some air back into the reservoir, this usually fixes either problem. There is also a potential for the water in the exposed delivery tube freezing in very low temperatures. Blowing the water back after each drink might be a solution but I’ve not had this happen yet so I can’t vouch for it. Another area where care is necessary is when setting the pack down at a rest or lunch stop. It’s too easy to forget the mouthpiece and end up dunking it in the dirt, or worse if you’re in livestock country! It’s simple to tuck it in the pack lid or pocket just to keep it clean but remember that squeezing the bite-valve will allow water to exit so take care not to squash it.

Pros: drink loads

Cons: remember to keep it clean

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