M.U.L.E. 12 100Oz Hydration Pack

Bought to finally replace my 1997 Camelback Ventoux which lasted 28 years. Not sure about the mesh straps. Now I have it in my hand they look fragile. Time will tell. There's also a magnet system to hold the fluid pipe on the chest strap. Magnets and mobile phones... hmmm....

Avevo un vecchio Camelback che mi ha servito per anni (ce l’ho ancora) ma volevo qualcosa di più grande e funzionale e devo dire che non mi delude: ottima fattura e nuove chicche (come il sistema di apertura del tubo per bere ed i magneti per un aggancio più rapido). Soddisfattissimo

Gran capacidad de agua y almacenaje, somodo y ligero!

Das Camelbak ist ideal für größere Touren, Tragekomfort ist nicht überragend, aber gut. Reinigung des Innenbeutels bzw. Trocknungsvorgang nicht ganz ideal. Aber wenn man einen kleinen Holzstab quer in den kopfüber hängenden Beutel klemmt, trocknen die Innenseiten auch ab.

I got this pack for mountain biking. Great hydration pack but the fill-up is problematic. Bladder compartment doesn't unzip all the way so its awkward to refill unless you remove the bladder completely. My other packs are easy to access and can simply fill at the fridge. This one is a bit of an ordeal. Also the cap holder doesn't stay on the cap. It comes off constantly. Its frustrating. The pack itself is great for a few hrs ride. Plenty of water and space for tools, spares and snacks. Shoulder straps are a little small for me tho. Can be a little uncomfortable at times when the pack is at full weight. Doesn't get too hot while wearing so the ventilation is good. Great pack for the $, would recommend.

I ended up selecting this Mule pack as replacement to my prior pack which was also a Mule which was very happy with but wore out mountain biking. After first use, I'm very happy with my decision Key points/observations: Value for money compared to other packs: excellent Improvements over the last model: More storage, Larger outer compartment has 3 net compartments which are really nice! Magnetic sternum strap is a home run. On MTB rides I would stop to get something out of the pack, then start riding after forgetting to clip the sternum strap, and physically could not do with one hand. Now can easily do with 1 hand. New adjustable sternum strap height is nice New magnetic hose retainer is nice, but for cycling won't work unless sternum strap is adjusted to highest point otherwise hose hits shoulder/arm and will not stay. Bite valve with shutoff is nice. They all leak after awhile so the shutoff is nice. Misses compared to last model: The larger outer pocket comes at the cost that it is no longer the outermost pocket. To fully unzip the pocket, you must unclip the two buckles used to secure the outer stuff sleeve. Not a showstopper as you can get to most stuff by partially unzipping and reaching in from the side I use the lanyard for keys 100% of the time. They put the key lanyard in the bottom zippered mesh pocket of the outer pocket. The only way to get to this is to fully unzip the outer pocket after unclipping the stuff sleeve. (game show buzzer). I worked around this by attaching a new lanyard within the pocket that is accessible from the top or side. This model has a cord loop for securing the bladder. Much less convenient than the previous sleeve for the plastic piece below the cap on the bladder. (game show buzzer) The lame video by the guy who has never used a hydration pack and didn't even bother to unbuckle the straps from how it was shipped is garbage. C'mon Camelback, give me some free stuff to review and I'll actually use it, and give worthwhile reviews!!! I looked around at other brands and am very happy with this choice!