Gear Review
Decent Hydration System/Day Pack
By Eric McCammond
Ranked #331 - Hydration Packs - Large
May 20, 2009
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.
View Details: CamelBak Rim Runner Hydration Pack - 1342cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Diamond Clarus (70D), nylon (420D), DWR, PU coating (1000mm)
- Volume:
- 1342 cu in
- Reservoir Volume:
- 3 L
- Pockets:
- 1 rain cover, 1 organizer, 2 side stretch
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, removable
- Compression Straps:
- 4
- Locking Bite Valve:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1.87 lb
- Recommended Use:
- hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 2 years
Change me.


