Comments on: Camelbak’s new ultra-light HAWG

By: MattBrown3

MattBrown3 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:46:14 +0000

inov-8 race pro 18

640grams inc bladder = 33% lighter

£54 (wiggle – inc bladder + delivery) = 55% cheaper

still worth it … ?

By: bananaworld

bananaworld — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:36:33 +0000

Weight comparison: H.A.W.G NV inc. FILLED reservoir: 4370g

H.A.W.G Deluxe inc. FILLED reservoir: 3950g = 9.6% lighter

Still worth it…?

By: footflaps

footflaps — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21:24 +0000

Release date? Where can I buy one?

By: deus

deus — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:55:01 +0000

the bladders in my Northface rucksac already has the quick release thingy, been there for a few years, seen them at work for even longer.

By: prettygreenparrot

prettygreenparrot — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:57:41 +0000

not sure about the flow meter except for the ‘it can tell you what’s left’ bit. That could help you leave a last gulp for when you really want it but nothing comes. I like the big flap-pocket at the bag. stuff always falls out of the mesh pocket at the back of my old HAWG. I like that side pocket too. Shame my old HAWG has a lot of life in it yet.

By: chipps

chipps — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:46:45 +0000

If you’re doing a long ride/race, it can tell you if you’re drinking enough. If you’re riding/racing in the heat, it can tell you how much water you’ve got left before running dry without delving in your pack. And things like that. Some people are really into this stuff. Some aren’t…

By: cullen-bay

cullen-bay — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:40:14 +0000

what does the flow meter actually tell you? surely its a bit pointless?

By: jackthedog

jackthedog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Blimey.

By: chipps

chipps — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:39:31 +0000

Yes, flow meter - as seen first here; Singletrack's Interbike Coverage

By: jackthedog

jackthedog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:48:10 +0000

Flow meter?!