HydraPak Force (2L Or 3L Hydration Reservoir) - Ultra-Durable Water Bladder for Hydration Pack – Insulated Tube & Dust Cover, Self-Sealing Bite Valve, Leak Proof, Fully Reversible Dishwasher Safe

I did my first hike yesterday with this bladder in my Camelbak Hawg backpack. I have always only used Camelbak bladders in the past so thats what I have to compare to. Heres my initial opinion: Pros: Seems to be be spillproof. I filled it full and left it on the counter in several positions to test it. No water leaked from the top nor from the tube attachment at the bottom. The drinking tube is covered with a tough plastic material that will protect it, & maybe add some insulation. Once you figure out exactly where to bite, the water flow rate is pretty good. The bite valve has a snap-on dust cover. It seems pretty secure but several times, it came a little loose. Could end up being a problem if the cover keeps gettting looser with use. Easy to clean with the top opening and ability to turn it inside-out. Cons: The drinking tube is 1-2 inches too short. You have to bend your head down to drink since the tube is not long enough to bring all the way to your mouth (with it through the retaining loops on the shoulder strap). The top wont stay open while filling and requires keeping one hand squeezing the opening while pouring with the other hand (awkward). However, this tightness probably helps keep it spillproof. No on/off valve on the drinking tube. I like the security of knowing the water cant go past the valve, esp. when I have it full but not in the backpack (like in the fridge overnight). Why couldnt they have added this simple item like Camelbak does? Im not convinced yet that this HydraPak bladder is better than my Camelbak military bladder. If they could lengthen the drinking tube & add the on/off valve, it probably would be. *2-Year Update: I just found out that this bladder actually has an on/off valve. They sure made it counterintuitive and hard to use, though. A fellow hiker showed me how-You have to forcefully turn the tiny ledge on the end of the black piece, just before where you put your lips. I had tried this previously but it didnt seem to turn off at all and I didnt want to break it. Now I know how. The bladder is still holding up very well, no leaks whatsoever, even at the the disconnect to the tube. My only remaining complaint is that the drinking tube is too short. Highly Recommend!

I bought this product to replace the bladder in my high Sierra backpack. It fits well and appears to be durable.

During an elk hunting trip in CO, I used the bladder in my Badlands 2200 pack. Im a Camelbak guy and got this to put in my pack since Badlands was sold out of their bladders. I purchased a 2 liter hoping it would fit in my pack but it didnt. The length was too long. Instead I hung it utilizing the plastic clips in my pack and it held fine, didnt shift at all. The bladder was easy to fill, although removing and closing it sometimes can be a pain sometimes, Im not a fan of the slider, and prefer a screw on cap. My water stayed cool, although I was hunting in 40 degree weather. No damage to the bladder, even in a pack filled with day pack hunting supplies. Onto the bad, about week into hunt, the bite valve would stick and wouldnt turn and eventually started leaking, later that day, the bite valve came off. Luckily, it was on my way back to camp and there wasnt much water left so I just drank it rather than waste it since I couldnt stop it from pouring out. Needless to say, I ended up just storing a couple bottles of Smart water in my pack (smart water bottles dont puncture). It was just an inconvenience to have to stop and take off my pack to remove the bottle instead of conveniently just sipping water as I hiked. Hopefully with the lifetime warranty ill be able to get it replaced. If not, ill go back to CamelBak bladders or Smartwater bottles. When youre backcountry hiking, water is essential, storing water is a must. Not having a reliable water storage is like having poor rain gear when the weather gets bad.

Really love this unit and the insulated tube and covering on the mouthpiece. Only complaint is that its really hard to open and close.

This is an extremely durable bladder which fits right in the bladder pouch of my tactical assault pack, so that I can be well hydrated as I tactically assault the pavement with my road bike. There is no plastic flavor added to your beverage, even from the first use. Looking at the reviews for cheaper bladders, I say spend more on this. Youll buy it right the first time, and you wont need to waste money replacing the cheapo version when it falls apart. This a great product and worth the extra $$$.

I found the hose to be too short. Tried with multiple backpacks and was always too short.

I absolutely love this company and theyre products, that being said I cant say it enough on how much I love this hydration pack, it packs up small and its very durable. My favorite thing about it, is you can turn it inside out. Not many of theses hydration packs are reversible so thats easily of my favorite things about it!

works great. fast ship

Ive had this light weight tank of a bladder for almost 3 months. I have taken it to my landscaping job as well as dispersed camping/ backpacking. Today I finished the Pathfinder Basic class, and put it through that too. It has held up being exceedingly sucked and vaccuum crumbled in a pack for two days (my negligence), having the tube crimped between myself and my pack in extremely off angles for hours until I noticed, and being crammed in a Pack with 50 - 65 lbs of other gear. I have only ever had one freak accident where the tube got disconnected from the bladder by my negligence in turning the button off to the sides, and not toward my back or my gear, but it only leaked about an 8th of a cup of water, and it worked like a charm when I connected it again. I have beat the snot out of this thing, and trust it so much that I stopped carrying a second stainless steel container, and sometimes dont carry water in the one I do bring. I love this thing.

These are the best hydropack bladders you can get. Fully reversible makes it so much easier to clean and dry. Super durable as well, my old one has taken a few hard hits and never blew open. Their warranty is top notch as well, they will replace a leaking bladder no questions asked.