Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Fluid 18 Backpack - 1100cu in
M.H. Fluid 18 pack
By BW
Ranked #100 - Daypacks - Technical
September 28, 2010
I didnt think i would find a better pack for mtn. biking, running, hiking, than the osprey talon series, but i think the fluid series takes it. So well thought out, they didnt miss a beat on these packs. Nice narrow design is out of the way of swinging arms. When loaded with a 3L bladder and the ten essentials, this pack glues itself to your back and sits perfectly with a little adjusting. When loaded with a bladder however, you do lose some interal space. The side "z" compression pulls the pack in nice and tight, whatever the shape of the packs contents. It has every little feature you want without being overkill (little pockets on the waistbelt, sternum strap adj., load lifter straps, hanger clip for bladder, stretch bottle pockets, lined sunglasses pocket, internal organization). The best part about the pack, in my opinion, is the flexible plastic backpanel. This creates just enough support and rigidity so the pack feels stable no matter what the contents. The backpanel flexes exactly how you need it to when running/biking. The material and webbing is light and seems durable. As a daypack, or a fastpack, this will perform well and get the job done.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Fluid 18 Backpack - 1100cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] HT ripstop dobby nylon (100D); [bottom] HexNut ripstop nylon (210D)
- Volume:
- (S/M) 1100 cu in, (M/L) 2075 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- CoolWave
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, hydration sleeve, , dual hydration ports
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 front compression, 2 hip-belt large zip, 1 internal security
- Weight:
- (S/M) 1 lb 8 oz, (M/L) 2 lb 12 oz
- Recommended Use:
- day hikes
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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