Fast-paced hiking and trail running calls for a light pack like the Octane 14+ that is burly enough to haul plenty of gear and liquids for a full day.
OMEGA™ HydroTanium™ reservoir is made from an improved polyurethane film with exceptionally strong tensile strength and burst resistance
Big Bite™ valve is ergonomically positioned for easy drinking and stores in a bite valve cover, where it keeps clean and protected
Reservoir is taste free, easy to clean* and easy to fill via the large, 3.5-inch-wide opening
With a separate, zippered opening, external access to the reservoir allows easy filling and replacing
Main compartment holds lunch or gear with a center zip expansion for additional cargo
Innovative zip-expandable main compartment increases storage capacity by 250 cu. in. on command
Internal wet/dry pocket lets you separate dirty from clean or wet from dry gear
Air Director™ backpanel with three-dimensional air mesh enhances ventilation by keeping air flowing across the back
Waistbelt features two zippered stash pockets to accommodate snacks and often-used small essentials
*Antimicrobial technology embeds an FDA-approved silver ion compound into reservoir film and drink tube, a safe and effective way of eliminating up to 99.99% of common bacteria and fungus
Comments about CamelBak Octane 14+ Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:
Very good pack for long distance MTB rides/races. Carries gear low and does not shift too much. Bunge crimp came out soon after first use. Repaired it myself with a little patience. Not sure what the use of the bungies are but I'm sure they will come in handy at some point.
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Feb
14
2008
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Awesome daypack
By dave_ab
from Calgary, Alberta
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Pros
Comfortable
Easy To Refill
Good Water Flow
Stable
Cons
Poor Construction
Best Uses
Day Trips
Extended Hikes
Comments about CamelBak Octane 14+ Hydration Pack - 100 oz.:
Great pack for dayhikes - holds the essentials plus a bit more, comfortably. Only peeve: one of the bungee/compression locks blew apart the first day while figuring the pack out.
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