[Closed] Camelbak KUDU.

Was all set to go for the 18ltr but some none to kind reviews on the web recently re the back armour leaving a unpleasant odour from the foam / glue or something & it even permeates through to the bladder supposedly.

Yorkycsl, where did you read that?

Just bought the 18ltr version a few days ago - haven't used it yet but there's no unusual smells - I'll let you know after a few rides!

Fit for me is great and the combination of the spine protector and relatively flat profile makes the bag really stable. Nice big snack pockets in the waist belt too - that's what made me choose this one over the others.

The only review that mentioned the smell was this one http://www.bikeradar.com/au/mtb/gear/category/accessories/luggage/backpack/hydration-packs/product/review-camelbak-kudu-12-pack-15-48985/ - can't believe that over the length of a ride or even a weekend that the smell can permeate through the inside of the pack and through a bladder.

There are plenty of others that don't ...
http://enduro-mtb.com/en/the-review-camelbak-kudu-12-pack-with-back-protector/
http://enduromag.com.au/site/bike-news/presscamp-2014-camelbak-really-have-got-your-bak-with-the-new-kudu/
http://www.mountainflyermagazine.com/view.php/tested-camelbak-k-u-d-u-18.html

Interested to know what other people think.

I was asking as I've got the 12l version, and the bladder does taste a bit funny now. Maybe take it out in between rides. Apart from that I like it, not too heavy and pretty comfortable