Please advise on Kelty's "hydration compatible" claim. Where will the bladder and tubing go, and how has it worked for you? Thanks.
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There is an elastic pouch on the large inside pocket that you could put the bladder in. There is not a hole for the tube to come through however. The large pouch has two zippers so you could pull them in such a way as to allow the tube to come through.
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There is a hydration bladder pocket on the inside back of the pack. At the top center back of the pack there is a hidden (at least it took me awhile to find it) tube port that is designed to go either to the left or right shoulder strap. The pocket has two hangers that can be used to keep the bladder center, to the right or to the left depending on the shape of the bladder; and how you may want to load and balance your pack.
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There is a sleeve in the main pocket against the back panel that the bladder fits into. Two hooks help hold it in place. The hose runs up through a dedicated hole at the top of the pack, then over one of your shoulders and down along one of the shoulder straps secured by a strap for easy access. My camel back seemed as if it was made for this pack it fit so well.
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Yes, it will support a hydration system. There are two internal pockets that hold 1 to 1.5 liter water bladders and there are openings on top left and right for routing hoses.
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I wouldn't suggest doing that. The soft sides most likely wouldn't hold the full bladder without a lot of strain. NOT A GOOD IDEA!!
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Yes it comes with the bladder and yes I purchased from Amazon. One negative, you can not let the water sit in the tubing because you get a terrible taste from the tubing. I tried soaking in baking soda but it did not help. I did keep it in my car attached to my headrest seat because I drink a lot of water but the taste from the tubing was so bad I hardly use it!
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I have a wide mouth 3.0 liter Camelback hydration bladder. It has a thick plastic hook on the cap portion of the bladder which works nicely with the velcro tab in the pack's bladder compartment. This prevents the bladder from collapsing to the bottom of the compartment. I hope this helps.
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Not likely, if water leaked in large amounts and was left in the bag, it would be a remote possibility. I own the bag, and have never had a problem. Make sure the water fill port is properly sealed on the hydration bladder and you should be fine.
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It will not fit in the Voodoo Tactical Level III Assault Pack 72 Hour Bail Out Bag. The width is fine, but it hangs out of the top. Not sure if I want a new bladder or a new backpack. I hear it fits in the Maxpedition FALCON-II™ BACKPACK.
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There are two straps, one along the lower midsection and one on the upper chest that can be adjusted tight if you are looking to use it running. I run, hike and mountain bike and the pack works well but does "jostle" when running. My guess is most water hydration packs will since they do carry liquid.
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I used the Osprey 2L bladder and it worked great. Based on the size of the pouch, it looks like it could easily hold the 3L bladder as well.
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I use it all the time for long drive and hiking where no restrooms are available. I made some modifications, 1st I clamped all places the tubes connect with a fine wire so they will not slip off. I use a 1/2 strip of stretch bandage to attach it to my penis just like it used the wire for the tubing. Just don't make it to tight. I wrap my leg with a bit of stretch bandage where the top of the bag attaches to my leg(This makes it a bit more comfortable). You can also get larger bags for it. It's a bit a work to get it on but I can wear it all day(driving, hiking, sitting). It took some experimenting to get it right. I use it all the time for long drive and hiking where no restrooms are available. I made some modifications, 1st I clamped all places the tubes connect with a fine wire so they will not slip off. I use a 1/2 strip of stretch bandage to attach it to my penis just like it used the wire for the tubing. Just don't make it to tight. I wrap my leg with a bit of stretch bandage where the top of the bag attaches to my leg(This makes it a bit more comfortable). You can also get larger bags for it. It's a bit a work to get it on but I can wear it all day(driving, hiking, sitting). It took some... » Read More I use it all the time for long drive and hiking where no restrooms are available. I made some modifications, 1st I clamped all places the tubes connect with a fine wire so they will not slip off. I use a 1/2 strip of stretch bandage to attach it to my penis just like it used the wire for the tubing. Just don't make it to tight. I wrap my leg with a bit of stretch bandage where the top of the bag attaches to my leg(This makes it a bit more comfortable). You can also get larger bags for it. It's a bit a work to get it on but I can wear it all day(driving, hiking, sitting). It took some experimenting to get it right. « Show Less
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This is meant for packs with a hydration pocket. You could probably just set it inside a regular pack and run the tube out through a zipper. A proper hydration pocket will support the bladder, and will have an opening in the pack to route the tubing.
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any will work; I used a 3L camelback.beware; it's A) a tight fit for larger bladders and B) will make the pack sit really awkwardly and uncomfortably on your back when it's full all the way.Kinda doesn't make sense that it's right against your back - the front the pack would be a better spot as it would ride better.I highly recommend MSI's dromedary if you need to pack in your own water. those things are unkillable.
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Its just like any Camelbak or other bladder. Best advice is to empty it, and if it's going to sit for a while, roll up some paper towels to keep the mouth open and "wick" the moisture out.
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Don't own that specific bag, but I've used this in a pretty small ~15L pack for snowboarding, with no problems. This bladder has a loop up top that helps it stay in place, provided your pack has a clip above the hydration compartment. The hose is nice and long too so my guess is it'll work just fine. Hope that helps!
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I do not use, and am not personally familiar with, the ILBE Gen 2 Main Pack, but several of the answers to the same question you are asking about this item in its Amazon.com listing says it is compatible with hydration bladders. One even includes the web address for a video on this topic. I would suggest you read through the information about the ILBE Gen 2 Main Pack on Amazon.com. and hope this referral is helpful to you. I use the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack, which can accommodate two (2) Camelbak 100 oz/ 3.0 L hydration bladders. I stopped carrying two hydration bladders in it to reduce the weight of the fully loaded pack, and use the "extra" space in the hydration section to hold one Camelbak 100 oz/ 3.0 L hydration bladder, its cleaning kit, extra in-line charcoal filter cartridges for my Camelbak in-line filter (to remove "funky flavors" from the water), a Sawyer Products Mini-Filter and accessories (to filter out microscopic "critters" in water from "unknown natural" sources when refilling the hydration bladder), a back-up drinking tube (in case my primary drinking tube gets cut or damaged), a LifeStraw personal water filter, and a military personal reverse osmosis water filtration system. All This extra gear weighs a lot less than an additional 3.0 L of water and hydration bladder, and it gives me the ability to safely drink pretty much any water I encounter and safely refill my hydration bladder over and over. As the old philosopher once said, "Show a man how to carry an extra 3.0 liters of water, and you'll get him through the next day. Show him how to make any water he finds safe to drink, and he will have water for the rest of his life". . . . or maybe he was talking about fishing.
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Im not sure. As a outdoorsman myself this Hydration pack does not have a waist strap to hold the pack down. Running or sudden bending over the pack move all over. I have to cinch the shoulder strap real tight almost uncomfortably on my armpit so it wont move around
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Yes! there is an adjustable "pouch" on the back of the pack that could easily hold a hydration bladder. Also, depending if the optional assault pack is attached, I have seen bladders mounted at the top between the lid and main pack via adjustable straps on the main pack which helps with weight distribution. Check out this video for more ideas. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaOaTabwmHU