Hydration Backpack, 18L Hiking Backpack with 3L Water Bladder

Overall great bag. Used it all last year for a field biology position where I would hike 3+ miles daily outdoors. Will use it again this season. Pros: - spacious and good organization. I stuffed so much gear into here sometimes and it worked. Also lots of opportunities to hang stuff off it with carabiners - bladder pack easy to fill/use, insulates well. I poured ice into it many times and it kept my water so nice and cold. Definitely a huge upgrade from carrying a water bottle - outside pocket expands via straps and is useful to stuff your jacket, lunch bag, or random bulky stuff into - waist and chest straps make a huge difference, so much comfier with them on even with a heavy load - technically washable (as in, I threw it in the washer multiple times with no issues) -price is GREAT for value Cons: -the back is actually not very breathable and on very long, hot days my back would be coated in sweat where it was covered by the bag and I'd have to stop, face my back to the wind, and wait to dry off lol -bladder gets very heavy when full, usually I would only fill it halfway if I didn't need the full 3L. Even with the straps on I could feel the weight -the straps can get kind of busy, when I was also wearing my field gear it was a lot and the straps got in the way sometimes

Great quality and worked great. Filled with Ice cubes and water at 8 am, and was still cool when at 5pm. Plenty of pockets for stuff and easy to put on and take off. My friend who does extreme hikes was not impressed, but for us amateur day hikers it is good quality at a great price. Easy cleanup of bladder with soap and water. Make sure it is completely dry before storing.

I absolutely love this hiking backpack—it’s easily one of the best I’ve come across! The capacity is impressive, with plenty of storage for everything you’d need for a day hike or even a music festival. I used it for a couple of hikes and also brought it to Glastonbury, a music festival overseas. It was perfect for day-to-day activities! The insulation really stood out to me—it kept my water cool for hours, even in the heat. The 3L water bladder is high-quality, and the large opening makes it easy to fill with ice and clean afterward. That said, drying the tube takes some time, which is typical for most hydration packs, but it’s something to keep in mind. The multiple storage compartments are a game-changer. I could fit a jacket, snacks, a battery pack, and more with ease. The secure waist pouches in the front are perfect for keeping cash, cards, or small valuables safe and easily accessible, which gave me peace of mind. The lightweight and ergonomic design makes it super comfortable, even during long hikes or full days at festivals. The ventilated mesh padding on the straps and back is a nice touch, and the reflective strips are a thoughtful safety feature. Overall, this backpack is a winner! It’s versatile, secure, and practical for hiking, festivals, or any outdoor activities. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a reliable hydration pack.

I needed a hydration pack for longer hikes because carrying water bottles was getting annoying and this NEVO RHINO one seemed like good value for the features. After using it on probably 15+ hikes over the past few months, I'm pretty happy with it. The 18L capacity is perfect for day hikes. I can fit my 2L hydration bladder plus snacks, first aid kit, extra layers, and random stuff without it feeling overpacked. The multiple compartments actually make sense too - not just random pockets for the sake of having pockets. Hydration system works great once you get it set up right. Took me a couple tries to figure out the best way to route the tube but now it's second nature. The bite valve is easy to use even when you're breathing hard on steep climbs. The pack sits really well on my back and doesn't bounce around like my old cheap one did. Chest and waist straps keep everything secure. I've done some pretty technical trails and it stays put. Build quality seems solid - no rips or wear after months of use and some pretty rough treatment. The zippers are smooth and the fabric feels durable. Only complaints are that it takes forever to dry out completely after washing the bladder, and the tube can be a pain to clean properly. Also the waist belt could be a bit more padded for really long days. The price point is reasonable compared to the big name brands. Does everything I need it to do without the fancy brand markup. Would definitely recommend if you're getting into hiking and want something reliable that won't break the bank. Way better than trying to juggle water bottles on the trail.

This was purchased for my son-in-law who loves to hike, and often will go for a shorter hike on week nights or weekends. He has other backpacks, but this one is a good, lightweight medium size with a 3 liter water bladder packed right into it for sipping water to remain hydrated while hiking. Because the water bag is a flat shape, and spread across the back in the backpack, the weight is evenly distributed, whether full, or half empty. This makes it easier on the body to carry a load. It is hilly in the lowland of the mountains, and warm, in So. California, so easy to build up a thirst. This way of carrying water means no hassle to stop and grab out a bottle, because the snaps keep the tube up in front, and easy to turn the tube to the mouth, and take a sip as needed. The backpack is loaded with pockets, and places to tuck whatever is needed on the hike. With the various segmented areas, the contents of the backpack remain well distributed as you hike. There are ties on the outside for tying up walking sticks, side pockets to put your phone and keys. It is a very functional backpack, made of rugged material and sturdy straps. The bladder is made of thick PFAS free plastic, and well sealed to avoid leaks. It is easy on/off, easy to use, and when done, easy to fold, snap closed for storage. It won't store for long though. This bag will be grabbed often, whether for a hike, or just for going out. The water bag can be removed when not needed, and an easy install for when you want the bag in for hydration while hiking.

I bought a pair of these for my wife and myself. These were for a trip we planned to hike the Might Five nation parks in Utah (Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reed, Canyonland, and Arches - we also did Dead Horse Point SP). These were perfect. The temps were sunny and in the 90s every day. So, you need to stay hydrated. These each held 3 liters of water. The mouthpiece hose clips to either strap (left side or right side). That made it very convenient to drink water on the fly. The mouthpiece worked great - no leaking. The mouthpiece also has an attached cover to keep it clean when you are not drinking from it. The pack itself has mesh side pockets, outside zipper pockets on the back of the pack, small zippered pockets on the waist straps, and a decent sized area for storage in the main pack pocket, where the water bladder is kept. In the main pack pocket where the bladder goes is an insulated section. This kept the water cool for most of the day (the bladder hose is also insulated). There is also another area in the main pocket, separated from the insulated bladder pocket, which we used for our lunches. I used the waist strap pockets for my Leatherman utility knife, and we also used them to hold power bars to snack on. We each used the side mesh pockets for small binoculars. Some days we packed hoagies for lunch that fit inside the main pack. There were still more pockets and areas to hold more stuff if needed. The shoulder and waist straps are padded and very comfortable. The chest strap click has a built-in whistle (hopefully you won't need it). The pack straps on easily and is comfortable to wear all day. You forget you have it on. I really like the design of the bladder - how it closes and seals. It's tough to describe, but it is much easier to fill and seal than the Camelbak bladder that I have that I've been using for overnight backpacking trips. You don't even need to take the bladder out of the pack to refill it. Just unzip the main pocket of the pack, open the bladder top, hold it under the water spigot and fill it. Once it's full, just close/seal the bladder, zip up the pocket and you are on your way. And no leaking at all. We did 8 days of day hiking with these packs, and they were gold! The pack and bladder are very well made and very durable. No issues with zippers, like you might get with cheaply made packs. You can use this pack for everything you'd need for a full day of hiking. I would definitely recommend this pack!

Great size for a day hike. Good quality and lightweight. Also, this was the only mid-priced pack I saw that had the insulated drinking hose. That keeps that first mouthful from being warm or hot from sun exposure. Lots of storage pockets and two additional extra pockets for extra water bottles.

Got this backpack for motorcycle rides specifically and I LOVE it. It’s small and pretty low profile on my back but it holds all of my stuff and the water bladder and insulated hose are great. I love how it sits on my back, and the hose retention clips to hold the hose so it doesn’t flap are amazing. I like that I can route the hose through both clips to make sure it’s secure and not slapping me in the wind. Bonus: the tropical pattern is very pretty!

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i have used this for more than 10 time now, perfect in size and shape, fits well on the back, water bladder is good quality and easy to clean, water pipe is insulated, lots of pockets to distribute the snacks and other items, Overall perfect value for money product.

I got a different bag initially that ended out having no room in it and ordered this as a replacement on a last minute emergency need for a big convention I was going to with my service dog. I needed a bag that was big enough to carry my bladder and all the stuff for her and myself; meals (for both of us), clothing (for both of us), toys for her, and all the medical supplies needed for both of us as we both have medical conditions. ***keep in mind this review is done with a 2l bladder I had previously ***. I was able to fit everything we needed for the day and be able to use the bundgies at the front to hold a mat for us to lay on, the top "pole" holder came really in handy for this because I was able to slip the mat through there and not have it flapping about like with other bags who only hand the one set of cross bundgies. The side cup pockets were way better secured on this one once items were in it and again things didn't flap about. I was hesitant about the middle section that's only secured by buckels because I thought things would fall out if it but the bag has well secured side panels to keep things inside and this ended out coming really handly to carry extra things. The cooler pocket for the bladder definitely worked excellent! These are the negatives I had about the bag, however the bag is still amazing! The water resistance or proofing it advertised does not work maybe for light rain but my water leaked in the cup holder and it got inside. I ended out using my beeswax on it which changed the color a bit but will waterproof all of the materical i could get at. The shoulder straps as someone else pointed out are not as comfortable as others (I do not find it hot like other have said I can actually feel the coolness of the bladder which is why I think the padding is so thin). This being said I carried a 2l bladder and a full bag for 8 hours and it was not that bad The bladder itself is great doesn't leak or anything however the cap to get at the nozel is impossible to get off with one hand which is a must for me when I am walking with my guide dog, hence why I used my 2l bladder The cooler tube cover doesn't really work at all. It's not hot water but even in 17 degree weather the water is warm and not cool like it advertised. This was a huge bummer because I really wanted this. Also the stitching to make this is not very strong as I took it off the 3l and put it on my 2l and I definitely wouldn't do it again or it would rip. This may turn out to be needing repairs down the road so I can clean the tube but we will see. It would be better if they put small loops on the ends so you can take it on and off for cleaning. Over all this bag is a MUST! I will be using this ALOT! Don't look any further. Get yourself some water proofing stuff and buy this bag. None of the other bags I looked at even 300$ bags were waterproof anyways unless you want an external cover which I did not. It also gets very compact when not full which is awesome. I could go on and on. But this bag is a must must must buy

Great water bag and keeps the water cold long on thos very hot summer days. Plus has alot of storage to put items on your adventure outside.

Excelente producto, después de un año de haberla comprado y de usarla varias veces la mochila funciona muy bien así como el depósito de agua. Muy recomendable.