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Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.

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Bicycling, June '07 says the Big Buzz's slim, light design is ''easy on the shoulders'' and the fit was popular with their female testers as well.

Stealthy black Novara® Big Buzz hydration pack goes the distance on longer rides--expands to offer an extra 150 cubic inches of gear capacity
Shaped Nalgene® reservoir is tapered at the bottom for more comfort while in the riding position
Quick-disconnect hose makes filling and cleaning a breeze; no need to remove hose from pack
New magnetic bite valve snaps on/off shoulder strap for easy, convenient drinking on the fly
Zippered main compartment carries reservoir plus has additional volume for carrying extra gear
Main compartment opening has been widened to make it easier to insert a full reservoir
Flow-through mesh shoulder straps and mesh padded backpanel control moisture and help keep you cool
Air mesh back ensures maximum breathability, with ventilating air channels on backpanel
External pocket accommodates extra gear like a pump and light batteries, while an internal security pocket with tethered key clip holds small items
Side pockets on mesh waistbelt for quick access to energy-gels or small essential gear
Abundant reflective piping provides excellent nighttime visibility; reflective loop holds a flashing LED safety light, sold separately
Sternum strap adjusts vertically on reflective piping at each shoulder strap
Compression straps and webbing waistbelt provide excellent load control

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Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz. Customer Reviews

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Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.

3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to refill (4)
Good water flow (4)
Secure straps (4)
Large capacity (3)
Removable pouch (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain biking (4)

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- Casual/ recreational (4)

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May

2008

4.0

good everyday pack

By Jedi_07

from Renton, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Refill
Good Water Flow
Large Capacity
Secure Straps

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Mountain Biking
Multi-Sport
Road Riding
Track meets

Comments about Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:

good hydration pack. i like the whistle and the side pockets on the waist straps. also like the expandable feature. the refill is tricky at first, but i haven't had any major leaks.

Apr

2008

4.0

I like it but..

By guardian21

from Colorado Springs, Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Refill
Good Water Flow
Removable Pouch
Secure Straps

Cons

Poor Construction
Short Hose

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:

I thought it was a good product but like the others I thought the hose was to short. during my more technical rides the hose would come undone and hit me in the face I havent fixed this yet but I have to wonder if the camelback extention will work on the hosing I give it a shot and let you know.

Feb

2008

4.0

I love this pack!

By SoCal Sue

from Southern California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Water Flow
Magnetic bite valve

Cons

Hose too short
Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Day Hiking

Comments about Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:

I use this pack for day hikes and I just love it. The pack is big and roomy. There's a separate main compartment for big items.

The other reviews are true in saying the hose is too short to attach the magnet bite valve. But I just moved the magnet up on the shoulder strap and re-attached it with a rubber band, and now it works great. This is my favorite feature. I never have to worry about the bite valve getting dirty or being somewhere it shouldn't.

Sep

2007

4.0

Great Pack (with slight mods)

By CoreyG

from St Louis, MO

About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to refill
Good water flow
Large Capacity
Removable pouch
Secure straps

Cons

Short Hose

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:

This is a good pack with some cool features not found on other lines of hydro packs. I like the detachable hose though it will leak a little bit. The magnet attachment is also pretty cool. My only gripe is that the hose is too short. I was constantly yanking on this thing out on the trail so I went to the hardware store and spliced an additional 3" of hose into it. Mod costs under $5 and I don't have any more issues.

Sep

2007

3.0

Quite functional

By Big Tommy C

from Bowling Green, KY

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Refill
Large Capacity
Removable Pouch
Secure Straps

Cons

Hose too short
Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Big Buzz Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:

For the most part, I really like this pack. There are a few nagging issues that keep it from earning a full recommendation from me, though.

The first and most obvious is the fact that the hose doesn't seem to be long enough to attach to the magnet as it should. I have the magnet as high up on the strap as it will go, but it often will not reach anyway (this is independent of whether I am wearing the pack or not).

The second, and in many ways more annoying issue, is with the connection of the bladder to the hose. I really like this for filling the pack....just push the button, pop off the hose, fill, and plug it back in--no leakage.

However, on several occasions when I have wrecked and ended up on my back, the hose has come partially disconnected. I don't notice this until I attempt to take a drink and there is ZERO flow of water or air. At this point I have to take off the pack, disconnect the hose completely, and then reconnect it.

It would also be nice if the main storage compartment was separate frm the bladder, I get nervous when carrying my bulky (and sometimes slightly pointy) items right next to a rubber bag filled with water.

Bicycling really liked this product, so maybe the issues are unique to me. At this point I think I would try a MULE if I had to replace it.