
$28.00
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Imported.
Item 733681
Specification | Description |
| Average weight | 6.3 ounces |
| Liquid capacity | 70 fl. oz. / 2 liters |
| Wide-mouth opening | Yes |
| Bite valve shut-off switch | No |
| Quick disconnect tubing | No |
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
Terrible! I have 2 of these, 70oz and 72oz - immediately both leaked through the cap (as many other Camelbak users will attest) unless the cap is screwed on VERY VERY TIGHT - then you can not get the cap off. Tried a Platypus, but zip-lock incredibly difficult to seal - over 1/2hr trying before success. Mostly negative comments about MSR, so where do you go for a QUALITY resevoir?
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
This week went on a 3 day backpack with friend to Toyibee range. Before we left my Camelbak started leaking in pack from small hole in center of bladder. Borrowed another bladder for trip. 2 days into trip friend's Camelbac developed leak in seam that emptied contents into sleeping bag. Friend had very wet uncomfortable night at 30 degrees. I will be going back to using bottles for all but day hikes. I also hike with 2 other friends that have had to replace 2 bladders in less than 1 season of use.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
Main complaint is the plastic taste. I generally take a bit of sports drink powder with me to help overcome the plastic taste. I use 25% of the recommended sports drink power...enough to cover up the taste but not feel like Im sucking down pure sugar.
I have two Camelback bladders and both have taken a ton of abuse over the past couple years. The MSR bladder I originally bought started leaking on the first trip out.
If you are doing any backpacking in cold weather make sure to keep the tube warm during the night or it will freeze up. If it does freeze up, take off the mouth piece and you can "squeeze" the ice through the tube.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
I love everything about it except for one very important thing. The water tastes AWFUL!!! I followed the company's online instructions for cleaning but if water sits in the hydration pack for more than just a few minutes it becomes unpalatable. It tastes strongly of plastic (bitter and chemically)and I had 2 other people try it and they agreed. I can't use it the way it is so I guess I'll have to replace it though I am nervous about doing so in case I get the same results.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
I like the size of the bladder. The construction is solid and never leaks like some of the other reviews suggested. It is difficult to remove the lid if you tighten it down good (which I always do in fear of wet gear). The only real complaint I have is that the bladder is hard to dry out. The hose and bladder itself keep moisture in it unless you have it hanging for over a week. Also it's hard to refill with a water filter. Wish it had an adapter for filling with a nalgene wide mouth lid size which most filters adapt for.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
We've used camelbacks for years and love them. The opening is large enough for me to get my hand in and it is very easy to fill. It is easy to close (you do have to make sure the cap is on tight). Once you make sure it is tight, it will not leak. We had platypus reservours and ditched them immediately after one of the first trips because we could not get them closed. The only thing I would recommend doing is to get a valve lock because we have sat down on or set stuff down on the bite valve causing leaks, but that was our own fault.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
Although I can't say I've used every hydration system, I have used a lot. Nothing comes close to the Camelback. This is one of the few items I recommend spending the extra money for the name.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
This made hiking a whole lot easier, as I could ditch the water bottles and drink on the go! I was disappointed to see that it didn't come with the safety lock valve, which I purchased seperately.
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
I have used this for backpacking trips, adventure races, and mountain biking. I never though I would want one, but it makes a huge difference. Keeps the weight of the water clost to your back, and means you never have to stop going. I did break the hanging hook, but called camelbak and they replaced it no questions asked! Found the capacity a little small for long rides (4 hours or more), but got a 100 oz for longer rides
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Comments about CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir - 70 oz.:
I've had my CamelBak for 10+ years. I love the fact that you can drink water without having to fish around for a bottle. I put filtered water into my bladder and never noticed a chemical taste. I even take the bladder out of my CamelBak and put it into my larger pack for extended hikes or even pack the CamelBak into my larger pack.
I will never go hiking without it. This is one of the best things a hiker can take with them.
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