Gear Review
CamelBak Octane XC Hydration Pack - 2L
Not impressed.
By solarweasel
Ranked #23 - Trail Running Hydration
August 10, 2008
I had high hopes for this pack -- Camelbak seems to tout it as a 'minimalist pack designed for adventure racers.' Well gee, that sounds nice -- I run marathon+ distance (primarily trails) and am notorious for carrying along little more than a hand bottle for hydration. Perhaps this will be the solution yo my dilemma.
Well upon taking it for a test run today, it would NOT sit still. Even at a very conservative pace it was bouncing all over the place. I tried almost every combination of cinched up straps, loosening them, dumping water, etc. The bottom line is the webbing is too flimsy and the buckles don't like to hold. It through my pace off and I had a frustrating run.
It MAY work for some people who run extremely slow or don't mind a constrictive bag of water bouncing up and down on their shoulders... but as for me, I will be returning it and sticking to waist-level bottle-holders by amphipod or some other brand instead.
View Details: CamelBak Octane XC Hydration Pack - 2L
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 3 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon
- Volume:
- 90cu in (1.5L)
- Reservoir Volume:
- 70oz (2L)
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front with key clip and organizer, 2 side pockets on waist-belt
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Compression Straps:
- No
- Bite Valve:
- Locking Big Bite
- Weight:
- 1lb 4oz (590g)
- Recommended Use:
- Trail running, endurance races, training
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- [Pack] 2 years; [Bladder] lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: October 27, 2009 By: Jeff Chrisler
Unfortunately, I think you returned a great pack. I run at a sub 8 pace over 30 miles and I found that this pack was nice and snug once getting used to how it fit.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No