Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have a few major pet peeves when it comes to the gear I wear when I run: I despise anything that rubs my skin, impedes my motion, or bounces. I've discarded or given away several packs and bottle holders, and I only use my CamelBak for extremely long runs, because I really don't like the feel of the thing. So it's without the slightest reservation that I say I absolutely LOVE this thing. I just got it today, so I decided to beat the ever-living heck out of it by taking it for a fun little 10k jaunt over ugly technical terrain. I jumped over rocks and roots, bombed down hills, and ducked through downed trees, and I never even noticed the full 26 oz bottle in the cradle. The thing just doesn't move! Extracting my bottle was smooth, and while I had my reservations, I didn't have to break stride to return my drink to its holster. Having previously lost my keys and wallet to a the zipper on my pack bouncing open, I have to say that I'm a huge fan of the locking zipper pouch, which is just large enough to fit my iPhone 6+ in a waterproof case, with room to spare. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.