I was pleasantly surprised by the Hyrdobak. As the entry point for hydration systems I thought it would be barely adequate for the job but it is a fantastic and well crafted item. I took it on a trail half marathon and also on a 30 mile bike ride and it was more than enough to quench my thirst for a few hours hard effort or more if you are taking it easy on it.
It's really easy to fill and maintain (I would recommend bicarb of soda to clean it and keep the bladder in the freezer when not in use to stop any germs), the fact it doesn't have a cross strap is something that concerned me at first but actually as long as you turn it upside down and suck all the air out of the bladder first it won't slap around and stays firmly on your shoulders.
The teat is very easy to use and doesn't take long to work out how to bite and suck at the same time, it also looks very well built so wear shouldn't be a major issue for a while, but you can replace the teat easily enough.
There is only one downside and it's an odd one. Those straps do tend to unravel if you are working out particularly hard and sweat a lot so they work loose. It takes a good few hours to start but the solution is to keep the elastic bands you get with the Hydrobak and just tie up the pull through straps once you have got it where you want it. It's a minor annoyance but I did have to stop twice on my half marathon due to it. To be honest, it will only happen if you are really going for it, but the elastic bands you get with the pack will sort it.
A really well priced and great system.
| UPC | 713852615406 |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Size | 50oz |
| Volume capacity | 1.5 litres |
| Department | Men's |
| Item model number | 61540 |
| Product Dimensions | 32.21 x 37.01 x 2.01 cm; 99.79 g |
| ASIN | B004MES9F8 |
