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Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack

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With its canted bottle design for easy grabbing, this hydration waistpack is all about access!

Slanted bottle holster was designed around the natural movement of your arm to let you grab a drink without missing a step
Contoured zippered mesh pocket holds keys (with key hook), ID, cash, lip balm, energy bar or any other item you need to take with you on a short hike
Ultra-wicking Hydrophilic Interlock backpanel with an antimicrobial finish provides maximum ventilation
Comes with a 20-ounce. bottle that features the new soft touch, leak proof "Kicker" valve for easy one-handed opening, closing and drinking
Adjustable waistbelt and reflective front piping add to the style and comfort

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Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack Customer Reviews

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Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack

4.0

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (6)
Easy to refill (5)
Stable (5)
Good water flow (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Running (5)

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Sep

2008

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect!

By WaterPup

from Monterey, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Access
Easy To Refill
Stable
Well Engineered

Cons

Best Uses

Inline skating
Running

Comments about Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack:

Outstanding product! The design is well-thought-out and highly functional, and the construction and materials are superior. This baby is built to last. I use it speed skating, and love that it is sleek and completely out of the way. It "carries" and breathes so well that I forget it's even there. Except that, hey, I don't have to hang on to my water bottle any more. Yay!

Even on the fly, the holster is so well designed that I can get the bottle out for a swig AND back in with absolutely NO FUSS. Wow!

Though the spout works well, and doesn't leak, I don't care for the gushing burst of water that nearly gags me. Still, it's easy enough to remove the lid to drink normally. Better yet, I just use another bottle that I like.

Apr

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

tight fit

By Shelee

from Indiana

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Refill
Good Water Flow
Highly Adjustable
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack:

I used this bottle on long runs and found it difficult to remove the bottle from its holster without stopping. If it weren't for the tight fit, this would be a good product.

Mar

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A fantastic product

By sbhrunner

from Seattle, Wa.

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Refill
Good Water Flow
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack:

This is a great product for anyone who has a short waist. It is easy to grab while running and it does not poke me in my back like some of the others that sit in a vertical position. I bought it on a lark and now can't imagine not having it. I don't like to run while holding on to anything so this works fantastic. The belt is comfortable and even adjustable. The price is also great. Get one for you and your running mates.

Mar

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

OK Product

By ana_bomber

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Refill

Cons

Leaky Valve

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack:

the bag is good. comfotable and easy to use. although it's cool that the bottle and pop-up top which is easy to use when you're running without having to stop, the cap seems to leak after five uses. if you buy this, you're better off using a different bottle for your fluids.

Nov

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I rarely run without it!

By toonces

from Southern Kettle Moraine Forest, Wisconsi

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to access
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack:

I use this item for training, and it worked out great on my 50K trail race, as I could top off my bottle as needed at the Aid Stations. I also mounted a Nathan gel bottle holder on the side, so I can buy gel in bulk and use it without the hassle and waste of the little foil packets. It is easy to access the water bottle; you just reach back with your left and hold the bottom of the cradle and pull the bottle with your right...simple. My bottle has never fallen out, and the little pouch is perfct for carrying the few things you really need. It has a little plastic clip inside that I attach my car key to. I liked it enough to buy a second one for my son.

Oct

2010

5.0

The only one worth buying

By pigbeast

from San Francisco, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Refill
Good Water Flow
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Ultimate Direction Access Hydration Waistpack:

This is great for runs under about 5 miles, though if you have water fountains along the way it's easy enough to refill.

Things that really work for this pack:

-Streamlined design
-Doesn't move much
-Doesn't ride too high (many of the other packs did)
-Bottle short enough to fill at most water fountains (to about 80% full)
-Nipple is awesome! I leave it popped up for entire run. It doesn't leak.
-Pouch large enough for an iPhone

Though it's possible to remove the bottle with one hand, it's not easy. I much prefer to hold the lower loop of the pocket with my left hand and tug the bottle with my right.