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CamelBak Vantage 30 Hydration Pack - 3L

CamelBak Vantage 30 Hydration Pack - 3L

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CamelBak Vantage 30 Hydration Pack - 3L

Leaving extra layers at home because they won't fit in your hydration pack is lame. Getting a totally sweaty back because your pack's back panel has no ventilation is also not rad. CamelBak's Vantage 30 Hydration Pack takes care of both situations. The Vantage 30 Pack's D.V.I.S. Back Panel uses an independent pod suspension system to balance weight and promote crazy airflow. The large cargo bay holds your lunch and jacket or pant layers, and the three-liter water reservoir keeps you watered on the trail. Choose the medium Vantage Hydration Pack for your 18-20-inch torso length, or the large Vantage if your torso hangs out in the 20-22-inch range.

Bottom Line: CamelBak's Vantage 30 Hydration Pack prevents soggy back-sweat on your all-day hikes.

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I have the old version of this pack that is blue. Does the new

I have the old version of this pack that is blue. Does the new one also have a metal stay in the DVIS panel? This was one of the upgrades I wanted to see cuz it tended to flop around a bit when loaded up.

Also, how do you guys tighetn the waist belt? I usually have to unbuckle, pull the webbing, then force the buckles together to get a truly snug fit. I wish they would have a better design for cinching down the waistbelt. The design on my Kelty Redcloud is great - there's a metal clip/ring that's swen on to the hipbelt about 5 inches from the buckle. The webbing passes through this clip and so when you pull, you pull the webbing out away from you and that pulls the straps tight, giving you a really snug fit.

Or am I just picky about how the waist belt tightens?

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September 3, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

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By:
September 3, 2009

I have the blue model of this pack, the older version and its a great pack.

There is a main panel loading compartment, a zippered organizer compartment and a pocket on the waistbelt. Two side pockets are perfect for holding water bottles and there is an external pocket for dirty clothes or things you might need quick access to.

There are plenty of cinch straps to tighten things down and the durability is pretty good. I've scrambled up and down 40ft waterfalls, dragging my pack along and its holding up great - some surface abrasions that are mostly cosmetic. The padding on the back, shoulder straps and hip belts are ok, but I would have liked to see something thicker.

The hip belt is also a nuisance to tighten (see comment below), but overall this is a great pack. One thing I would like to know is what the center strap on the outside of the pack on the external pocket is for - I just can't seem to find a use for it. Maybe I'm supposed to stuff a jacket in there or something.

Summary:

Pros
1. Affordable if you know where to look, like SAC
2. Good design and durability
3. Comfortable if you've adjusted it correctly
4. DVIS panel gets decent airflow - but you're still going to sweat on anything above an easy hike

Cons
1. Waist belt a nuisance to cinch down
2. More padding would be nice
3. Hard to load in bladder when the pack is full (a semi panel-loading pocket for the bladder, as seen in the MULE would be nice)
4. The smaller organizer pocket opens from the bottom up - just weird. I would prefer something that opens from the top so things don't fall out.

By the way, I picked this up for $60 off SAC - what a steal.

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I need a camelbak for road racing. I currently use the 'blowfish'

I need a camelbak for road racing. I currently use the 'blowfish' which won't fit all my belongings such as a phone or camera, shot blks/gu, enough water for a half-marathon and a layer either outside or inside pack. i use it for all sports so ski pole holders and such would also be appreciated. any suggestions?

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January 19, 2009

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Hey Rachel,It won't hold ski poles (unless if you get really creative), but I recommend the Nathan HPL race vests, particularly the HPL #008:http://www.backcountry.com/store/NAT0014/Nathan-HPL-008-Race-Vest.htmlIt has two front pockets which allow for easy access... I generally carry my camera in the left with a GU, and my cellphone in the right pocket. In the pack, it has another bigger pocket for extra gels, a light coat, gloves, etc. If I am racing, I'll drop the camera and cell, and fill the front right pouch with 3 GUs and then unwrap some shot blocks and put them in the left pocket. It holds 50oz of hydration.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
January 20, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

great pack for sweaty back and a lot of H2O

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December 29, 2008

I have the orange pack and I definitely hated riding during the summer w/ my old pack and having a soaked back in a matter of minutes, the D.V.I.S. doesn't totally solve the problem but it helps a great deal, I could actually feel air moving on my back instead of just sweat.

It also holds mega amounts of water. I ride the Mah Dah Hey yearly and it's always a struggle to bring enough water but this pack totally covers that problem, you can throw an extra 3L hydration pack in the other pocket when you need it.

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Would this pack be okay for my girl? Or is this more of a guy

Would this pack be okay for my girl? Or is this more of a guy pack?

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March 6, 2008

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It is not gender specific.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 5, 2008

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Rating for this product: 2

update...frustrated w/ the insulation of the tube

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March 5, 2009

don't take the black insulation tube cover off... you'll never get it back on it's frustrating as heck. It seems as though CamelBak has changed the fabric it uses for the tube covers.. it sucks.

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2 Comments Last Comment: September 3, 2009 by:

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September 3, 2009

Oh and I almost forgot, you could even freeze the tube with some water in it so it becomes rigid. It should make it a lot easier to slip the sleeve back on.

And yea, technically you shouldn't leave it in the freeze but once won't hurt...

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September 3, 2009

Soak everything in water - the sleeve, the tube and probably the bladder too, unless you are good at taking the tube off the bladder.

The sleeve will slide on a lot easier when its soaking wet.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Nylon 
Volume:
[Medium] 1830cu in (30L); [Large] 2135cu in (35L) 
Reservoir Volume:
100oz (3L) 
External Pockets:
1 Front with key clip and orgaizer, 1 stash pocket on waist-belt 
Waist-belt:
Yes 
Compression Straps:
Bite Valve:
Locking Big Bite 
Weight:
[Medium] 3lb 8oz (1620g); [Large] 3lb 10oz (1670g) 
Recommended Use:
All-day trips, hiking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
[Pack] 2 years; [Bladder] lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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