REINOS Hydration Backpack with 2L Bladder for Men & Women, Daypack with Thermal Insulation | Great for Hiking, Running, Cycling, Camping, Skiing, Outdoor Activities

ETA 4/22/2019: well, don't I feel ridiculous. In shopping for a new bladder, I found that many on the open market also have the same set up as my supposedly faulty one. One in particular had a product photo, about five photos in, showing in one corner of the photo that the mouthpiece needs bite AND pull to dispense water. Curious, I tried it on mine and, lo, it worked. The cover cap pushes the bite piece down, I'd guess to keep it from leaking. I would have sworn I didn't need instructions to drink water but apparently I do. The written instruction printed on the bladder rubbed off fairly quickly so I can't tell if it showed all this. I clearly didn't read it anyway, assuming it was all safety warnings and the like.I didn't change my star rating; I'd still give the whole set up a solid four stars. In the interim I had already ordered a different 3L bladder. It also fits and can be suspended with the Velcro tape. Obviously there isn't as much room for snacks tucked into the empty spaces around the bladder but there is enough room for a moderate day hike. You'd really need to be more of a contortionist than I to retrieve anything out of the pack in motion, including a phone. My iPhone XR in its case barely fits in the hip pockets but it does fit, although I tend to move it to my pants' pocket during hikes to take pictures and also record stats. This is a good pack and also bladder, especially for the price.==========I purchased this because the backpack met my criteria: day hike size, made to hold a hydration bladder with a dedicated hole for the tube, waist strap with zippered pockets, insulated compartment for hydration bladder with straps to hang it, compartmentalized pouch for carrying other items so they don't immediately shift to the bottom in a big blob. The hip strap pockets are positioned slightly behind you which is not convenient to use for things like chapstick, phone (for pictures) and hankies during the hike, not a deal breaker. The bag big enough to also carry a 3L bladder although it comes with a 2L. Which brings me to the bladder; it's a piece of crap. I have been on three day hikes with it. Water comes out sporadically at mystery intervals. The remainder of the time no amount of effort is getting any water through the tube and out the mouth piece. Fortunately I had anticipated problems based on other reviews and so had a Brita water bottle with me. The bottle fits in the front mesh pouch although you need to be a circus performer to get at the bottle while walking. You have to stop, take off the pack, drink from the bottle or refill with your useless bladder. The takeaway: buy the bag for quality and features but never rely on the bladder. Just buy a different one.

Great product for a great price! I bought these because we accompanied my husband for a training near some amazing hiking and we hadn’t brought our camelbacks. I didn’t want to spend a fortune since I needed 4 and these exceeded my expectations. Very functional; small front pocket, bigger middle double zipper pocket and the back one holds the bladder, plus side mesh pockets. I do wish the front was big enough to hold my phone but the middle pocket is big enough to hold it, plus snacks, tissues, small first aid kit, wipes and still had plenty of room to spare. Nice colors, plenty of reflective areas and even a whistle. We’ve only used them once so I’m not sure how they hold up to use, but it rained on us and everything inside was dry. They seem to be very sturdy and I’m confident they will last us a long time. Very happy with this purchase.

I normally bike about 20+ miles from college to home and using this helps so much. I practically can’t feel it’s there sometimes, it conforms so well with supporting the 2L pack and it’s able to fit a chrome book. The side straps work well enough to hold little tools, your phone, small portable charges, sunglasses and more. Only downside is the nozzle is a little finicky, if you don’t put the cap on it will start leaking so just make sure you recap it after using it. The bonus hose cleaner that comes with it is nice two

I mainly bought this backpack just so that I could have a large enough bag to carry all my medications, money and goodies in. And it definitely can fit a good bit of pill bottles. I would definitely not rely on the bladder included to keep you hydrated. That only worked for a few hours and then I found myself unable to get any more water out of the tube. It was kind of disappointing, but it wasn't the main reason I wanted this backpack anyway. If you're looking for a medium/small backpack for himing or even just everyday use, this is it. Atleast, this will do.

Bag is a tad smaller than expected but I was able to carry everything I needed for a 30 mile plus bike ride. I did not use the water bladder so cannot comment on it. Comfortable to wear with no side to side swaying. Price/quality is good. Draw string on back of bag held a jacket well without it falling through. Side mesh pockets may be a bit small for water bottles but for grab & go stuff they work fine. Predicated on these comments it is a backpack I would recommend but bear in mind it is a low price point so don’t expect the world as you might from a $125 bag.

I am really pleased with this backpack. The hydration bladder can carry enough water to get me through a hike. I took it out for a test run yesterday on an eight-mile hike in the redwoods and it held up really well. It also has heaps of space despite being very compact. I could take along sanitizers, wet wipes, two protein bars, a pepper spray, and a lip balm. And yes, keys. Highly highly recommended, this will also be going along with me on my ski days.

Haven't used it yet, but seems to be very well constructed and I love the foil insulation in the bladder pocket. I ordered 3 different hydropacks and sent them back before I found this one....It's a keeper!It does have "some" mesh padding on the back, but the rest is nylon. My only concern with this pack is that it might not "breath" very well on hot days. Gotta wait till summer to find out, so only time will tell. Would not hesitate buying this pack.