Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I needed a hydration pack that would be great for long hikes, had plenty of storage for a few survival essentials and not be bulky because I have a small frame of a body. It also needed to be lightweight because I wanted to be able to run with it for my longer runs and not have it weigh me down. It also had to be inexpensive. I was able to find packs that offered at least one of those criteria, but what I wanted was the whole package. I looked at the size, it was about the size that I wanted, and it offered adequate storage for my needs. I looked at the price and it was in my budget range. I liked everything about this pack and decided to go ahead and buy it. Pockets: The pack has four zippered pockets the biggest used for the hydration bladder and it has a Velcro strap to hold the bladder in place. There are also two openings near the top at the start of the shoulder straps for the bladder tube to reach through. The second zippered pocket is just a normal storage pocket. You can put your workout clothes, food, and electronics; just about anything, you might need for a run or long hikes. I use it to keep an extra bladder just in case I might be out for a longer time. The next pocket is big enough for your wallet, keys, protein bar, flavored drink mix ex. The last pocket is bigger than the smallest pocket and it can be used to keep you cell phone or small electronics in place. There are two elastic pouches as well as a clip in this pocket. On the outside of this pocket there is net made of elastic bungee cord that can be used to hold various objects in place. There is one more pocket that contains a rain guard for the pack. It is located on the bottom of the pack labeled "RAINCOVER". It is a Velcro pocket and it is easy to miss if you do not know what to look for. This is actually great because it does not draw attention away from the pack. Accessories: The pack comes with two side elastic water bottle holders. It has various clips that can be used to tighten or loosen the pack to help make carrying various objects a breeze. There is a clip that I used which can unfold the last pocket. I used to keep my towel in place. It can be used to store climbing rope or other items. The back of the pack has two sturdy 1-Centimeter thick foam pads that run down along the pack. They are covered in breathable material in the form of net type structure. The shoulder straps are really thin and have thin foam with large surface area to allow breathability. There are two stability straps. One runs along your chest are and the orange buckle used to secure the strap has a built in survival whistle which is quite loud. The second strap runs along your waist and ahs generous amount of slack to accommodate varies waist sizes. There is also a strap on the very top of the pack that can be used to hang the pack. One little thing that many people do not know about is on the very bottom of the pack there is a "V" shaped hole. It is in the pocket that holds the water bladder. That is there to allow for drainage of water if your pack becomes wet. The stitches: I have gone through and observed the stitching on this pack and I can safely say it is really well done. The stitches are barely visible and they use the color thread according to the pack color you chose. It is actually very beautiful. The verdict: I do my best to provide helpful reviews and I try to go into as much detail as possible. I make it a point to be unbiased and all my reviews are written and rewritten to insure I give the most update information. I ordered and tested this pack on a few hikes as well as running and found it to be one of the best inexpensive hydration packs out on the market. I ordered the green pack because Green Is my favorite colure and the pack itself is beautifully constructed. I am inclined to order another pack if anything happens to my first one as well as recommending it to friends and family. I enjoyed this product and I give it full five stars.