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CamelBak made the low-profile Chaos Hydration Pack durable for all of your hardcore descents. Suck down all two liters of water during your ski or biking adventures. CamelBak's nylon fabric and heavy-duty zippers last through your wipe-outs, and the cargo space holds a thin jacket and some bike tools. The Chaos Hydration Pack's back panel ventilation system keeps you cool, and the OMEGA HydroTanium bladder fills easily and won't leak all over as you fly down the trail.
Bottom Line: Fill this low-profile CamelBak hydration pack and let the downhill chaos begin.
Chaos? Really? I like Zen: this pack carries the right amount of water (70oz), the right amount of gear (a saddlebag of essentials fits perfectly in the small packet, and big pocket gives just enough space for a light layer and your pump), and fits very well.
I love this pack! But that logo is a little bit lame. 2 liters is more than sufficient for a nice ride. I can fit all the things I need for a ride. Tubes, levers, pump, bike tool, etc. Fits very comfortably! I totally recommend it!
this pack looks ok for hiking and what not but is the material quiet? I am a hunter and stock blacktail deer in the coast range. I cannot have any material that makes a zip sound when scrapped by a branch. I am looking for something quiet like Wool and gortex. Any input would be appriciated.
This is nylon, and is going to make the noise you are looking to avoid.
I would recommend getting the pack you want and making sure it is hydration compatible if that is the key feature you are looking for. Water bladders are available separately.
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I got my Chaos a few years back and have loved it ever since. Despite that fact that it doesn't look huge, you can fit quite a bit of gear in it. A few things I've managed to fit at one time(while the bladder was filled with water) -bike pump -spare bike tube -multi-tool -knife -map -clif bar -camera -wallet
The mesh air director in the back does help for hot-weather excursions, and the many extra loops offer you versatility in what you put on the pack and where you put it. I've even clipped a pretty significant first aid kit along the bottom while mountain biking. At $50 this thing is a steal, way versatile for your outdoor needs.
I love this bag. I've been looking for a small bag that holds a hydration pack for summit bids or short trips for awhile and this fulfills everything I want. I found a similar bag, but it didn't keep my back dry. This one has a nice feature to keep airflow through the back. While not perfect, it is perfect for the price. Third Camelbak - Last Camelbak.
I actually went ahead and grabbed this pack - my 20D and 28-80mm lens fit comfortably in the pack WITH a full 2L bladder of water. I'll probably have to make some concessions on what else I carry with me (No extra jacket/layer?) but I can definately fit the essentials and my DSLR, although I'll have to fix the lens every time I take it out to shoot.
I disagree with Angus. Any hydration pack that has any water in it balloons and would make the outside pocket smaller...considerably. If you are just using it for storage and not using the bladder or hydration capability then go for it, but then it just becomes a bag. I might recommend the BD BBee pack or Bullet, or a larger Camelbak pack. Again, this pack is fine if you will use it only as a pack and not for hydration which is what it is intended for and equipped for.
By the way, i have a Lobo, which is pretty much the same thing, and i have never been able to fit a DSLR body and one lens, much less two. At least not safely and securely.
I disagree. It's a 2-liter capacity, which is 2 Nalgenes. A body and lens are each smaller than a Nalgene, so you should be able to get them in just fine. Especially such a short lens. I doubt that you'll be able to store them attached, but they should fit.
I would say no. That front pocket would probably hold the body of a DSLR with no lenses at all. You are going to want 800-1000 cu. in. pack for what you want.
had this for 2 years now.....absolutely love it. Main use is for mountain biking, but have used it for some day hikes as well. Very durable material, and has decent storage for its slim design. The bite valve is a bit different from most camelbaks, but this hasnt caused any problems for me. Definately worth the $$$
This pack is the tits for FR and DH mountain biking. A full face helmet and pad can be tightly strapped to the pack. the straps really tighten down so that you gear doesn't sway around on you. Their is also room in the pack to carry essentials, tool, tube, pump, cliff bars. The pack fits nicely on the back and is well ventilated.
This hydration pack fits well under the camelback name. There is plenty of water, and it sits well on your body. There is plenty of space to store things, but keep in mind that it's all going on your back. It took me a couple of rides to realize you should probably use the pockets for the bare essentials. I also agree that logo is lame...
While it's just a tad heavy for its size, I put that down to the 1000D Cordura fabric. This pack fits great, is damn near indestructible, holds plenty of water for a 4 hour session, plus spare gloves, shades, a multitool, tire levers, keys, my phone, a powerbar, spare tube (xc or dh) patch kit and pump, plus a super-packable wind shell. I can strap my shin guards and helmet to the outside, and there's even room for a travel pack of Charmin at the bottom for emergencies. What else do you need?
I purchased this product for skiing. I also purchased an insulating tube for the line. After one 5 minute ski run in 20 degree temps, the line is completely frozen, even when I blow the line out first. DO NOT USE FOR SKIING
Chaos? Really? I like Zen: this pack carries the right amount of water (70oz), the right amount of gear (a saddlebag of essentials fits perfectly in more...
I love this pack! But that logo is a little bit lame. 2 liters is more than sufficient for a nice ride. I can fit all the things I need for a ride. more...