CamelBak Rim Runner Hydration Pack - 3L - 2008 BCS

I was looking for a larger hydration pack so I could make sure that I had my 10 essentials and then some. I hike a lot with my son so I always make sure I have extra water and snack for him as well...and an extra jacket too. This has plenty of room for that and more. The side pockets are great for holding extra water bottles on longer hikes on hotter days that require more water here in So Cal. Plenty of room inside for what ever you need.

Plenty of adjustability on the straps for the bag to get the perfect fit when you put it on. It has held up well over the last few years as I have put a lot of miles on it.

I was looking for something to hold water and gear for daily hikes.. Rim Runner is perfect. It holds my survival gear, water, camera, maps, and chow for casual hikes through the mountains. Although I have had it for only a month, it has withstood some serious abuse. This is coming from a veteran with plenty of miles on his boots and .mil issue gear.

It is large enough for an overnighter if you are a minimalist; however, it is just right for daily use. I take it with me wherever I go, including driving.

Comfort is not even a question.

I am completely satisfied with the product and the one-on-one recommendation from BackCountry

Camelbak has been making this pack for years. For the longest time, this was my pack of choice for most day-long ventures. It holds an extra layer of clothes, food for a day, and a very large amount of water (3L). That being said, I rarely use it anymore. As I've gained outdoor experience, I have found that I rarely need to haul 3 liters of water anywhere. I usually get through any day with a 1-liter platypus (refilling at water sources). And, unlike most "bladder compatible" packs, this pack becomes a very poor choice when used without the bladder (or even a smaller bladder). It has a large insulated compartment with a huge zipper. This compartment is half of the pack's weight and serves no other function than to hold a 3-liter bladder. You can put a smaller bladder or only partially fill your 3-liter bladder, but you still have all of this unused space and pack material you're lugging around. I guess, to sum it up...this is a 3-liter hydration system which functions fairly well as a daypack. I'd much prefer a good daypack which is compatible with whatever hydration system I choose to use that day.

Although only owning this for two weeks, I've already used it over six times. It works well. Tip: rinse out two times before use inorder to not get bad taste.

I've used this pack for 10-12 mile day-hikes and it's been great. Lots of space and pockets to hold everything, comfortable, and just the right amount of water.