Gear Review
Osprey Packs Manta 25 Hydration Pack - 1300-1500cu in
Very nice!
By Stephen Judd
Ranked #110 - Hydration Packs - Large
April 13, 2010
Good streamlined day pack. Could be used overnight in summer with the right gear(See my upload). Bladder system is amazing, slides in easy even when full. Bite valve seems pretty loose and I think it will leak, hopefully not bad. Light pack with a bunch of pockets on the outside and even an integrated rain cover that comes out of the bottom. Pretty expensive but considering it has a top notch hydration system and rain cover, I don't mind paying that much for osprey. Very happy with the purchase, I have no doubts that the manta will be my go to day pack.
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Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: August 9, 2010 By: Stephen Judd
Sorry for the slow response. You probably no longer need an answer, but I will give it anyways. The bite valve did leak, but you can turn it at a 45 degree angle when not in use and it will rarely leak after that. Kind of a hassle though. No Idea on my back length. I am 5'11"-6' and the M/L fits great. I would say anyone over 5'9.5" should be getting the m/l.
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Hey Stephen did the bite valve or any other part of the hydration leak? Please advise.
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Just wondering, what is your back length and what size did you get?
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