CamelBak Transformer 102oz Black

I ordered this pack due to the amount of versitility and options it appeared to provide for backpacking camping and general useds such as traves or even a school backpack. I was however sceptical about the durability of some of the features of the pack due to the fact that all of Camelbaks products that I own are pretty beefy and durable such as the Camelbak Trizip, Linchpin, Motherload, and the Talon (wich are all great packs). But i was wrong to ever doubt the quality of the Transformer. Everything from the tough cordura fabric to the clips and zippers was all of good quality. The pack has 4 different variations that it can be worn as so it has options. The pack has a small amount of molle and a rainfly cover in the bottom horizontal zipper pocket. So far I am pleased with the pack in quality and the amount of options it provides. One thing I did discover when I first opend the shipping box is that this pack was smaller than I expected. it holds in the area of 1500 cubic so its still bigger than your average school backpack but not by much. The pack in my opinion has one flaw is when it is stuffed full of gear for camping or clothes for camping it can somtimes be akward fitting not due to the weight but the pack itself expanding just my opinion. All in all I am glad I purchased this pack and if you too have interest in this pack I give it my thumbs up.

This is my 4th camelback I own and now currently my favorite. The water bladder is as described and works well. I like that the bladder has a on/switch so you dont leak water. I purchased this bag to hold water and ammunition for my firearm and so far I am pleased with the quality of the bag. Also i use this bag while riding my motorcycle and it makes it easy to hydrate while i ride my steel horse. The bad does look medium sized but the storage pockets do not refelct that. You can hold a decent amount of gear but I would like it to hold more for the size. Other wise I can foresee me using this bag for many years to come.

Great pack for all things. Very versatile and very durable. I use it for biking and get many compliments on it. The hydration pack on it with the insulation on it keeps water cool for 2 days. Tried and tested. Great zippers and many pockets. Can break it down to a smaller on too. But just a good pack for the buy. Way cheaper than in store.

Looked like brand new, I expected to see some signs of wear. The design is awesome, will be able to customize the size to any Adventure motorcycle ride we take.

I am a huge eagle industries fan and Ihave to say camelbak has really stepped up their game. The stitching and zippers on this thing are top notch. Highly reccomended. Great get home pack for a smaller framed person.

This backpack has it all figured out. The adjustable straps come with velcro on the end to eliminate the extra slack from adjustments. No matter what set up you have going on there is MOLLE on the back. The most important thing about this bag is that it is well made with great materials. It is medium to small in size as compared to your average sized bag. It takes some time to figure out how to manage all of the unorthodox pockets but they are practical. It is very light and has some intense back padding with a plastic interior piece to keep it rigid against your back. It is most certainly the next step in personal storage. Not big enough for a 15 laptop but can fit a handful of books comfortably. It is also nice that since each pouch is separate no area is made smaller by the contents of another. Standard bags if you fill the main compartment you can barely unzip the smaller ones. In this case they are always accessible since they aren't one piece rather all attached separately. If you want a medium to small sized bag for everyday use this is the way to go. It fits more than you think in a tight space but bulky items aren't its area of expertise.

Comfortable on 10+ mile hikes and holds my gear nicely for my day hikes

I bought this pack from Amazon several years ago and this pack is still in terrific conditions. I've taken it through forest, desert, mountain, dirt, mud, river, snow, you name it. Here are some of the pros:-Very easy to carry with you, I can pack a decent amount and still feel very agile with it on.-Cover on the bladder's tube is great for snow, it prevents the water from freezing when you are trekking frozen terrain.-There is a small compartment in the bottom with a cover that protects the pack from water, you don't need this for rain but if you are crossing a river it can be very useful.Cons:-The main compartment should be larger, you can't fit a whole lot in there.-I understand this is a "transformer", but realistically there's not much difference between keeping the small compartments on and taking them off. A true "transformer" pack would give you more versatility in the amount you are carrying, but I feel like there's no reason to take off the smaller packs, in fact I never do.-The design on the part that goes against your back didn't consider ventilation, if you take this hiking you will end up with a sweaty back because the backside is completely flat (no design to allow breathing).Overall I give this pack 5 stars because it really is high quality, lasted me all these years and I've beat it to hell.