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[Closed] Recommend me a Camelbak (or alternative brand) for lightweight commuting

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I've finally got hold of a locker at work, meaning that I can leave stuff here for days when I ride to work.

As a result, the 20 litre camelbak I currently use is bigger than necessary and I can swap to a smaller one.

So, I'm looking for a Camelbak (or other brand) that does the following:

- holds a 3 litre bladder
- has room to carry bike stuff (tubes, pump, multitool, gels, lightweight windproof), mobile phone and then the basics for work - probably just underwear/socks/wallet and possiblt towel/shirt (though I might just leave a towel and shirt at work) - I guess that 5 litres would probably be just enough storage - 10 at a max.

So, recommendations, please!

(and if anyone is interested in a 1 year old [url= http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6992 ]Camelbak Asymetrix 20[/url], email me - address in my profile)


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 4:20 pm
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I have an Endura pack which could fit the bill;

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In perfect condition, £15 posted if you wannit.

Hmm, having read your requirements again, maybe a bit small...

Check out the Northface Hammerhead.


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 4:27 pm
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nb, that above would probably be OK unless you actually take 3l of water with you. That would take up a lot of its useful space.


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 4:28 pm
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Why do you need a 3 litre bladder to ride to work?


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 4:28 pm
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Sorry, I haven't been clear 🙂

I want to use one camelbak for commuting and normal mtbing...

So, if I'm commuting I'll probably be using bottles and won't need to use a hydration pack then so the space it would take up isn't too much of an issue.


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 4:37 pm
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[Personal Opinion time:] Stick with the bigger one. Its better to underfill that than try over stuffing a small one. Thats if you insist on having only one bag, but at £15 posted you could easily afford two 😉


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 5:00 pm
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Jimmy I can't see your pic and can't find any pics of the Endura one online.

I've been having a look myself and so far, the [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Camelbak_Mule_3_Litre_Hydration_System/5360041125/ ]Camelbak Mule[/url] and [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/HydraPak_Big_Sur_3_Litre_Hydration_System/5360035918/ ]HydraPak Big Sur[/url] look pretty good - any comments?


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 5:13 pm
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deuter...min'es the race exp air

well pleased with mine - and the rain cover is built in and doesn't cost extra...

also has that mesh back thing under tension - really nice for in the summer - lack of sweaty back 😉


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 6:24 pm