MIRACOL Hydration Backpack with 2L Water Bladder, Thermal Insulation Pack Keeps Liquid Cool up to 4 Hours, Perfect Outdoor Gear for Skiing, Running, Hiking, Cycling

Very well made and high quality camelback backpack for a fraction of the cost if I would buy the REAL Camelback. The bladder is made with very high quality plastic and I really liked the mouth piece cap to keep it clean from dirt when I place the backpack down. It is compact enough to stay light weight but enough pockets for you to put your phone, first aid kit, food, a light jacket if you pack it right. I used it to hike all over Yosemite and it is very comfortable to wear.

I bought this pack for a hiking vacation I took to the Southwestern United States. I hiked multiple terrains out there (Hualapai Mtns, Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Red Rock Canyon) and this little pack did very well to carry what I needed. The bladder fits 2 L of water and kept the water reasonably cool throughout the day. In addition to the bladder, the pack fit an iPad Air 2 (super important for me because I was using this as a camera), sunscreen, packable long sleeve pull over (not heavy weight like a fleece, but like a dry fit type shirt), charger, iPhone, chapstick, credentials (credit card, ID, just in case), and some snacks. I'm glad I didn't spend a million dollars on a Camelbak - this was the perfect size for me and didn't feel heavy at any point. To clean it, I just rinsed it with hot water and then hung it dry. I like that the tube is completely detachable from the bladder for cleaning purposes. For sizing purposes, I'm a female, 5' 6", 150 lbs. and had no problems.

Great product and for a great price. I opted to go for the orange pack and special when purchasing another bladder for 50%off. I've researched higher brand companies and this seem to be closely on par with the others. What caught my attention was the insulation to keep the bladder cool (supposedly for 4 hours) and insulation on the hose. From seeing it physically the insulation on the hose, is more of a covering layer than thicker functional piece. The pack has plenty of compartments. I was especially surprised when I saw pockets on the sides which is a plus on my book. Though this pack had many features, you can tell the durability of the material and zippers they use. This pack should've came with "handle with care" sign as it might not be able to withstand tougher conditions and long stretch usage. The padding on the back was a great addition, though airflow was limited. The pack is lightweight and depending on the amount of liquid and your everyday packing requirements, it would easily reach 5lbs in weight. This pack reminds me of the kind of backpacks made back in highschool (10yrs ago), which might break in a couple of weeks with 30lbs of weight. As stated "handle with care" and it should take care of you.

I used it today on a 2 hour hike. I love it. It's the perfect size and my water stayed cold the whole time. All the pockets held all my essentials and it also had a small whistle on the chest clip. It's so light weight and easy to assemble and clean!

I absolutely love this pack. I use it to ride my dirtbike in the mountains. The bladder is big enough to keep me hydrated for a long ride but is compact enough to make the backpack comfortable. I like that I can still use the back pack for other items as well, I keep maps and a set of tools with me. The straps are easy to adjust and comfortable. The support straps are a plus so the bag isn't flopping around while I ride. The material is quality. I enjoy that the water stays chilled and it doesn't taste like plastic or other chemicals. 5 stars on this product, especially for the price.

The bag itself is nice, and the insulation does keep the water in the bladder cool. However, the bite valve was leaky to start. When you go to drink from the valve, you get mostly air because of the leak. The water doesn't spill from the hose or the bladder at all, but does slowly drip water from the base of the bite valve. The bag is nice but I can't use it all because of the bad bite valve, and I dont think the bag alone (minus the water system) + the cost of a replacement bite valve is worth it.

I took a chance and bought two (at a great price of low $20s ea) for my young boys instead of trying to buy a hydration backpack labeled 'for kids'. These fit fine! I need to pull the straps into the tightest position but it works. Overall, nice construction and features.I have no comparison other than my own High Sierra hydra backpack (which I love!). Here's why I moved this Miracol down a star when comparing to my High Sierra (HS):The drinking tube is too long. It just dangles down low close to the belly with no place to latch. My HS parks nicely up closer to my chest making it really easy to sip.My HS has plastic hanging tabs for the bladder, these have Velcro loops. Velcro can wear out over time.The bladder opening on these is on the upper side. My HS opening is at the very top. This side opening makes it harder to fill completely and makes it hard to drain/dry after use.Less compartments/holders than my HS and less back airflow.These are the reasons I went with 4 stars instead of 5 but it is still a great pack. And my boys love having their own when we hike!

I like this bag about the size, the price, the water bladder, the design, especially the two side pockets at the waist and the "insulated" water bladder holding area. Why I gave 3 stars? The inside pocket was torn after one use. I only put a napkin there. Hope it won't falling apart during a long hike. The insulation was grest idea, but the sweat of a cold bladder made the bottom of the pack wet. The goos thing, it just wet at the bottom of the pack, won't drip on your butt.