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Hey Peeps!
New to this forum.
For day rides with the fam and trail rides have decided on the Osprey Syncro 12 over the Raptor 14 due to the Synco having the Airflow mesh feature which keeps it off your back.
Noticed that in the UK it sold without a bladder so looking at suitable options for a 2 ltr bladder.
Do I go with Ospreys own https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/osprey-hydraulics-2l-reservoir/rp-prod153398
Or look at alternatives from Hydrapak,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydrapak-Shape-Shift-Water-Reservoir-Clear/dp/B07M6RQNBK?ref_=ast_sto_dp
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydrapak-Hydration-Reservoirs-Force-Water/dp/B07MPJX914?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Source or CamelBak, are there any other cheaper reliable options.
Needs to be durable to take a few knocks and easy to clean as I've read the Ospery have baffles which can be a pain.
I'd go to decathlon.
Osprey ones FWIW are made by Hydrapak. I like the magnetic bite valve on Osprey - but you can always fit it to another bladder.
I like airflow mesh system, & happily recommend it over packs with pads that soak up your sweat.
As per DB, orpreys bags are made by hydrapak. I bought one over camelbak as it had more features at the time, the bite valve isn’t as good, but works fine, hasn’t self destructed overnight & lots of spare are available, so happy to recommend. As per boobs, cheaper one are available
I really like my Hydrapak ones as you can turn them inside out. The 3 litre one you pictured above joins front to back with a sandwich bag style clip thing which means it's very slimline for a 3 litre bladder. I can clean and dry it in seconds so it doesn't ever go mouldy (and don't have to find room for it in the freezer like some people do).
How robust are the standard Hydrapaks Shape Shift over their Force Grey range. In worst case scenario if you were to take a fall and land on your backpack.