Hydration Pack Comparison Matrix
Hydration Systems
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Maker Model Price Capacity Weight Usage
   CamelBak     Ergo Hydrolock
Reg: $6.00
Hydration accessory
   CamelBak     HydroLink Filter Adapter
Reg: $7.00
Hydration accessory
   CamelBak     Tube Extender Kit
Reg: $9.00
Hydration accessory
   CamelBak     Cleaning Tablets
Reg: $12.00
Cleaning your reservoir.
   CamelBak     Bite Valve Cover
Reg: $6.00
   CamelBak     Camel Clip
Reg: $3.00
Clip the tube near your mouth.
   CamelBak     Cleaning Kit
Reg: $20.00
Cleaning your reservoir.
   CamelBak     Brush Set
Reg: $10.00
Cleaning your reservoir.
   CamelBak     UnBottle
Reg: $30.00 - Sale: $24.00
70 oz/ 100oz
70 oz- .61 lbs (empty)
5.17 lbs (full)
100 oz- .66 lbs (empty)
7.18 lbs (full)
Stand-alone Hydration System
   CamelBak     Thermal Control Kit
Reg: $16.00
   CamelBak     Omega Reservoir
Reg: $20.00
35-100 oz.
   CamelBak     Chaos
Reg: $80.00
70 fluid oz (2L) 580 cu in. Cargo (9.5L)
1.9 lbs (empty)
6.16 lbs (full)
   CamelBak     Octain 8+
Reg: $80.00
70 fluid oz
1.92 lbs (empty)
6.32 lbs (full)
   CamelBak     Mayhem
Reg: $90.00
100 fluid oz (3L) 700 cu in. Cargo (11.5L)
2.21 lbs (empty)
8.65 lbs (full)
   GoLite     Unisex Hydro Clutch
Reg: $15.00
21 oz.
1 oz.
Water Bottle
   GoLite     HydroBolt
Reg: $30.00
8 oz.
   GoLite     Zip
Reg: $25.00
5 oz.
Running, Around Town
   GoLite     Hydrospeed - Mens
Reg: $50.00
42 oz
8 oz.
   GoLite     Hydrodash - Mens
Reg: $35.00
21 oz
8 oz.
   GoLite     Hydrocruise - Mens
Reg: $60.00
42 oz
11 oz.
   GoLite     Hydroswift - Mens
Reg: $55.00
42 oz
10 oz.
   GoLite     Hydroswift - Womens
Reg: $55.00
42 oz
10 oz.
   GoLite     Hydrosprint - Mens
Reg: $40.00
21 oz
9 oz.
   Gregory     Diablo - Men's
Reg: $59.00
352 cu. in.
1 lb.
Active Trail, Trail Running, Light Hiking
   Gregory     Dipsea - Women's
Reg: $59.00
352 cu. in.
15.5 oz.
Active Trail, Trail Running, Light Hiking
   Gregory     Miwok
Reg: $99.00
1090 cu. in.
1 lb. 9 oz.
Active Trail, Trail Running, Light Hiking
   Mountainsmith     Dart II - Recycled
Reg: $25.00
3 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Cairn II (Fall 2006)
Reg: $99.00 - Sale: $49.50
824 c.i.
2 lbs. 2 oz.
   Outdoor Research     Water Bottle Tote
Reg: $11.00
1.3 - 1.6 oz.
Water bottle holder
   Platypus     Caps
Reg: $2.95
0
   Platypus     Cleaning Kit
Reg: $9.95
0
   Ultimate Direction     Wasp
Reg: $80.00
390 c.i.
Fluid Capacity: 64 oz.
1 lb. 5 oz.
Day hiking, mountain biking, long trail runs
Lumbar Packs
Maker Model Price Capacity Weight Usage
   Granite Gear     Hip Wing
Reg: $19.95
90 in³
3.5 oz.
   Granite Gear     Swift
Reg: $29.95
180in³
5.9 oz.
   Granite Gear     Skylark
Reg: $39.95
275in³
9.5 oz.
   Granite Gear     Nighthawk
Reg: $49.95
460in³
12.9 oz.
   Granite Gear     White Pine
Reg: $59.95
700in³
18.5 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Kinetic II (Fall 2008)
Reg: $40.00 - Sale: $24.00
214 cubic in.
7 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Vibe II (Fall 2008)
Reg: $20.00 - Sale: $12.00
375 ci.
7 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Vibe II - Recycled
Reg: $25.00
122 ci.
6.7 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Nitro
Reg: $15.00
185 ci.
4 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Buzz II - Recycled
Reg: $45.00
122 cubic in.
7 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Dart II - Recycled
Reg: $25.00
3 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Kinetic II - Recycled
Reg: $40.00
214 cubic in.
11.4 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Swift II - Recycled
Reg: $50.00
275 c.i.
1 lbs.
   Mountainsmith     Swift II (Fall 2008)
Reg: $50.00 - Sale: $30.00
275 c.i.
1 lbs.
   Mountainsmith     Epic (Fall 2008)
Reg: $99.00 - Sale: $68.95
183 cu. in.
1 lb. 3 oz.
   Mountainsmith     Tour Recycled
Reg: $70.00
488 ci.
1 lb. 11 oz.
Trekking, trails, backcountry
   Mountainsmith     Day Recycled
Reg: $80.00
854 ci.
1 lb. 13 oz.
Trekking, trails, backcountry
   Mountainsmith     Cairn II (Fall 2006)
Reg: $99.00 - Sale: $49.50
824 c.i.
2 lbs. 2 oz.
   Outdoor Research     Water Bottle Tote
Reg: $11.00
1.3 - 1.6 oz.
Water bottle holder
Biking Hydration packs
Maker Model Price Capacity Weight Usage
   CamelBak     Lobo
Reg: $75.00
100 fluid oz.
200 cu in
1 lb. 8 oz.
Mountain biking and hiking
   Princeton Tec     Swerve
Reg: $29.95
2.9 oz (81g) w/ batteries
Cycling, Road Biking
   Princeton Tec     Eos Bike
Reg: $42.95
3.7 oz (105g) w/ batteries
Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Bike Racing
Water Bladders
Maker Model Price Capacity Weight Usage
   CamelBak     Omega Reservoir
Reg: $20.00
35-100 oz.
   MSR     MSR Bite Valve
Reg: $5.95
0
   MSR     Hydration Kit
Reg: $19.95
0
   MSR     Dromlite Bags
Reg: $24.95
3.1oz.-4.2oz.
   MSR     Dromedary Bags
Reg: $29.95
5.4 oz. (4L)
   MSR     Hydromedary Hydration Bags
Reg: $32.95
5.8 oz. - 6.2 oz.
   MSR     Cloudliner
Reg: $24.95
5.7 oz. - 6.2 oz.
   Platypus     Hoser
Reg: $17.95 - Sale: $14.40
34, 60, 70 & 100 oz.
varies
   Platypus     PlatyPreserve
Reg: $12.95
800 ml
0.9 oz.
   Platypus     Shutoff Valve
Reg: $5.95
.2 oz.
   Platypus     Bite Valve Cover
Reg: $5.95
.3 oz.
   Platypus     Quick Disconnect Kit
Reg: $9.95
.3 oz.
   Platypus     Hyperflow Bite Valve
Reg: $5.95
.2 oz.
   Platypus     Drink Tube Kit
Reg: $12.95
57.5 grams
   Platypus     Big Zip SL
Reg: $29.95 - Sale: $24.00
1.8, 2, & 3 L
3.5 - 4.5 oz.
   Platypus     Water Tank
Reg: $19.95
2, 4, & 6L
2.7, 3.6, 4.4 oz.
Lightweight water transport and storage
   Platypus     Platy Bottle
Reg: $6.95
0.5, 1.0. 2.0 L
   Platypus     Insulator
Reg: $39.95
1.8 Liter: 11 oz.
2.0 Liter: 12.4 oz.
3.0 Liter: 12.9 oz.