Teton Oasis Trailrunner Hydration Backpack – Lightweight Water Pack with 2L/3L Bladder for Hiking, Running, Cycling, Biking 18L/22L Sizes – Sewn-in Rain Cover – Fits Men and Women

I bought this a season and a half ago, after much consideration for an all-purpose bag for all kinds of adventure- beach hikes, overnights, long boarding but most especially boat days. While I don't use the hydration bladder, the pocket is PERFECT for my wet items. The bag stays sturdy even with it open and it's vented at the top and through a weep hole. The helmet pouch feature? Probably great for a slim bicycle helmet, but not really a child's size. My use- SHOES! That little pocket is great for sandy flat shoes or even an low cut hiker. Or a sweatshirt or even a blanket. Down under, there's a velcro strip that contains the rain fly to cover the bag. I did not expect this feature and I was stoked! This yellow shower cap for my backpack has not let me down yet! Around the sides, I fit a large Yeti tumbler fine, but do note- it IS tight and honestly, a small tear in one cup holder is the only wear and tear evident on this pack for over two summers now. Now for the front pockets, the lower arch zip comfortably fits a battery pack, charging block, all the cable you need, and a Kindle colorsoft with room to spare for sunscreen or bugs pray. The upper pocket is sort of on its own- I use it as my catch-all pocket. Flashlight, firestarter, phone, wallet, keys when needed. Somehow there's always room for the beach treasure! For the price point, this bag is my favorite. It's comfortable and feels solid. I call it my Adventure Bag and use it exclusively apart from the work bag. If I ever had the opportunity, I'd get an even bigger one for a multi-day excursion! I hope this review helps somebody decide - just get it and go!

I received this a few days ago but haven't had a chance to try it out yet on the trail which is why I'm rating it 4-stars at this time. I love the overall capacity of it, as well as all the pockets. I think it will be a perfect bag for day hikes without being too big. I tested the hydration bladder for leaks and there were none. Yes it gives water that "plastic-y" taste initially, but I did clean it with a bit of dish soap, rinsed well, and let it air dry for 2-3 days and that took care of the weird taste. Also there are two outer side pockets that each fit a standard 16-ounce water bottle but they seem like they will fit larger bottles too. The shoulder straps are a perfect fit for me. I was concerned they might be too wide and uncomfortable, or hit in the wrong places based on what a few other reviewers with similar physical dimensions stated. Also the sternum strap and waist strap are adjustable and fit comfortably (for reference I am 5'3, 135, 36C). The medium size pocket in the lower middle section of the bag with the logo on it has three small buckle straps - one at the top of it as well as one on either side (see pics) so it can be unhinged. I wasn't sure what the purpose is but my husband suggested it can be used to hold a jacket or blanket, or anything else along those lines. This backpack looks and feels like very good quality and I can't wait to load it up and take it out on some Fall hikes. UPDATE 10-22-23: This is now officially a 5-Star backpack. I used it for the first time yesterday on a 14-mile hike and it was perfect! It was fully loaded and comfortable for the whole trek. I started out with the hydration pack full - no leaks, and the bite valve worked great. This is my first hydration pack and I sure appreciated the convenience of being able to drink water without having to stop during those times when I was only thirsty but not needing to stop. (now comes the fun part of cleaning the thing lol - but I bought a cleaning kit and some fizzy tablets, so we'll see how that goes!) The backpack held everything I bring on a day hike, though I can see where the bigger 22-liter one wouldn't be bad either for hikes in colder weather when I bring a heavier jacket, a few other light layers, and more food items. I actually might get one in that size too if I can get it at a good sale price. This is definitely a great pack from my experience with it so far, and I'd say get it if you're on the fence.

This bag is great for day hiking. The water bladder has held up excellently despite my jostling it around and often laying back in my bag at campfires. I love the compartment that detaches so you can hook a blanket or a jacket in between and not waste space in your bag. This bag holds true with being water resistant, and I recently took it with me on a kayak and continually dumped water on it and all my contents were dry (and I didn’t even use the rain tarp!). I am 5’7 and it fit me like a glove. My 6 foot sister also tried it on and was able to fit the bag to a comfortable level for herself too. This brand offers cooler color ranges than most, and you can fit nearly everything you could need for a day hike. I cram mine with a full water bladder, blanket, gloves, first aid, a couple beers, speaker, handsaw, and plenty of snacks, and I still have room to spare. The material also does not give any brush burns against your arms if you wear short sleeves or a tank top. I have tested this on a few terrains for hours. The back cushions are comfortable and super breathable - no more swamp back with this bag. I truly wish my own mattress was this comfortable… I honestly might get another of these bags because I love the green and can’t get enough of them!

Gifted to a friend. Great beginner hiking backpack. Plenty or space. Not to big and not to small.

Teton Oasis 22 vs 18 ... get the 22! They are almost the same size, but the 22 is a bit wider and has a more useful storage profile. You can't tell the difference between the packs when wearing them, except at the 22 really does fit more. Also, the 22 comes with a 3 gallon water bladder instead of 2 gallon. Background: I own expensive packs from Osprey, The North Face, Camelback, Gregory, etc. Oasis Teton is the best value price pack I own, for the money. For $60 you have features that are very comparable to $150+ pack, with a very high quality, construction and tremendous thought put into usability and comfort. Add US based awesome customer service = no brainer PROs: - Comfort back & shoulder padding. Allows ventilation, sweat, breathability. - removable rainfly cover included. This means that if you end up in a heavy rainstorm, you can keep your pack completely dry! - Pack is already water resistant - excellent US based customer service. I called to find out. Answer on a few rings, ready to do whatever is needed to maintain your satisfaction. - well thought out compartments - water compartment/laptop compartment - includes 3 gallon water bladder (untested by me) - Quality/reinforced construction - this pack easily withstood wear and tear on wet, muddy adventures with sharp rocks. In comparison, no namebrand Costco backpacks have torn under similar circumstances, but the material of this pack was significantly better. No tears and any dirt wiped up very easily. - good looking colors - could replace water bladder with a 13.3" or 14" laptop (but not room for both) - waist straps can tuck up into the side elastic pouches, if desired CONS: - A trade-off in waist/belt comfort (compared to market leader Osprey) - A very small trade-off in quality (compared to market leader Osprey) - debatable if there is much difference - I did not test the water bladder, which will be a significant variable for many people I used this pack for a weeklong vacation in Hawaii. I brought it the following: - clipboard with maps, park entrance passes, etc - rain jacket - flip flops - change of shorts and shirt - bug spray & sunblock - sun hat - journal + book + Bible + highlights - Mavic Mini - selfie stick/tripod - A little bit of room to spare for specifics needed for each adventure (hiking in the mountains, beaches, snorkeling) Bottom line: - it's hard to find a better pack for the price. For most people, this is a very high-quality pack that will provide minimal sweat, comfort, plenty of storage, and look good. - For outdoor obsessed people, consider an upgrade to Osprey or Gregory for better waist weight bearing straps.

I've now had this backpack for a year and highly recommend it. It has been on several treks with me, in the jungles of Guatemala and the Highlands of Scotland, as well as mountain biking and my everyday use. There is very little to fault on it. I was originally concerned about the straps being a bit rigid, but they're fine. One of the net bottle holders has started to degrade a bit, but it has been through a lot of use. The elasticated cords on the front pocket mostly just get in the way, but can be easily stashed behind the front pocket. The size is perfect for me. I can carry my drone in it's case, plus an extra lens for my camera, and still have room for plenty of other necessities. When it eventually wears out I will be buying another. Great value.

I needed a bag for a day at a theme park, I did not need and not reviewing the bladder/tube straw. For starters, the upper part of the straps were not comfortable, buy the end of the day, just below my shoulder blade, between my chest and rotary cuff, where the larger part of the strap lays, was sore... pretty much dug into the chest side, for both straps (pictured). Zippers, they are not smooth. I had hoped after using they would soften up or become more agile. Instead I fought it reaching for items during the day, all day. Pockets are plenty, but again, with a fighting zipper, it wasn't worth it. So, the main reason I purchased was to use the drink pockets, with small kids, we used bottles. These worked fine. But! I really wanted the front flaplike pocket, the one with no zipper, and fastened with clips (pictured) would work like my Camelbak... but it did not. The Camelbak Mule has awesome mesh wings so that you can use like a pocket... this is really only good for coats or things of the sort. I did not like the front strap that holds the flaplike pocket snapped from the middle front... the left over length free strap always fell into the zipper pocket when open (pictured), therefore when zipping (the already difficult zipper), it hung up more so... it was not a quick in and out - which this is the best pocket for keys and money. Lastly, the lengthy free hanging straps, there are only two that have a built in strap holder, which is on the belt, the rest dangle. I am comparing to my Camelbak Mule of course, and rather spoiled by some of their perks, and I'm being picky about all day comfort while walking a theme park... the drink holders sold me, but honestly the zippers were enough for me not to like it. It does have a cool, secret pocket at the bottom where the rain cover is.

Truthful review from a long distance runner. I have used this hydration pack for 5 to 10 runs now. They are 10 to 13 miles in distance. I have read many of the reviews and am posting an honest review to rebuttle many of the complaints or give advice / better options for this pack. First of all, when full, it weighs a little bit. Of course it does, your carrying water on your back. The good thing about carrying the weight is... If your race is going to have hydration stations you won't need the pack, this means you trained at a heavier weight than you will race at. That's a plus. When filling the pack, the large spout is great, it allows you to easily add electrolyte supplements through the opening. Once the pack is full, make sure to turn it upside down and suck all the air / bubbles out of the bladder and hose. This prevents the noisey sloshing and help prevent ingestion of air. When putting the bladder into the pack, obviously the lid to the bladder and the hose should always face away from your back. Unless you want some irritating things poking into your back the entire time. Make sure to use the Velcro holder to suspend the bladder bag while you are using it. If the bladder falls into the bottom of the pack, it's going to swing around more and become more uncomfortable. The straps are fine, they need to be adjusted to slightly snug. The top strap has elasticity to help prevent restriction while breathing. The bottom strap should go around your belly under your ribs and be just tight enough to stop the pack from bouncing but not too tight to prevent deep breathing. The mouthpiece is pretty terrible and takes a hard bite and while running, causes a lot of ingestion of air. If you spit out the first draw of water, the second mouthful is usually a lot less air. But, the solution to this is replacing the mouthpiece. Today I ran for the first time with a replacement ( Osprey Hydraulics Bite Valve , Black https://a.co/d/jjWqwNo ) this thing makes 100% increase is the usability of this pack. Well with the little more cost for the mouthpiece upgrade. Makes the pack even more with the price. To see the type clamp I used, look at the pictures. The hose wasn't hard to insert in the bladder as long as you read the instructions. I don't remove the hose every time I clean the bladder because I don't want to damage the oring. I do blow air through the hose when I drain the bladder. The pouch on the front is great for a UCan Gel and 2 protein bars. I've also used the bungee lines on the back to hold long sleeve shirts when the temperatures rise and I need to dress down a little. The material dries quickly and is soft and padded. I use anti chafe when I run, I did have one time that my underarm got chafed from rubbing against the strap from the pack, I think this would happen with any hydration pack, all I do now is put anti chafe on my underarms and this hasn't been an issue again. I'll prob buy another one of these packs if this one ever breaks. I'm that happy with the results for the price.

I purchased it for my Spiti Vally riding and I used it for 14 days continuously.It is very comfortable and having enough space for your things go for 22 it’s size is very good 18L is little small in size

Overall a great product and I like how compact it is. It is a shame that one of the side straps tore off from the seams even though it isn't heavy used.

Mieux que je pensais, très bonne qualité.

My only complaint is that the main compartment's zipper is hard to open & close because the flap over it is so stiff. Otherwise, it's holding up well and seems to be a great pack for fit and quality.

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