User Review: REI Cascade Hydration Pack

REI Cascade Hydration Pack
Above: The current Cascade Hydration Pack, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed May 6, 2008 by PikesRunner

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Max. Load Carried: 40+
Price Paid: 30$ at the closeout sale.

Great pack. I am using it to train for mountain running; hiking with gear, full water and 30# of weights in it.

Padding is great, and breathes well. Holds more than you expect, so it can be light or really loaded down. Very little jostling, and well balanced. Straps articulated for strong chest. Has an external sleeve that is good for stashing your wet stuff -- even has a drain for it, and taped zipper side pockets at hips accessible on the move. It never leaked- which is good when carrying a phone and MP3.

Overall- a Great pack.

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