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CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.

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    CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.

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    The CamelBak Alpine Explorer hydration pack has great cargo capacity, technical features and easy access to the reservoir inside. It's perfect for fast-paced, done-in-a-day endeavors.

    • Dynamic Suspension™ harness with Slider™ sternum strap sports shoulder straps that adjust automatically to find a comfortable position on wide or narrow shoulders
    • Comfortable hipbelt is removable
    • Air Director™ back panel features foam pods covered in soft mesh that create multiple ventilation channels, helping ensure air flow and comfort
    • 100 fl. oz. Antidote™ reservoir features a welded center baffle and a low-profile shape for stability
    • Quick Link™ system lets you effortlessly add accessories such as a Fresh™ filter, insulated tube, tube director, flow meter or hanger (accessories sold separately)
    • Hydration sleeve holds the reservoir flat against your back to leave more room for layers and gear
    • Wide mouth makes it easy to fill and clean the reservoir; quick-snap cap tightens in just a quarter turn
    • Folding arms lock into position to hold the reservoir open when drying; arms tuck out of the way around the port when not in use
    • Features include an organizer pocket, quick-stash stuff-it pocket, sunglasses/media pocket, tool attachment points, mesh side pockets and 4-point compression straps
    • The CamelBak Alpine Explorer hydration pack is assembled in the U.S. of domestic and foreign components

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    CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz. Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    3 liters
    100 fluid ounces
    27 liters
    1,648 cubic inches
    2 lbs. 3.2 oz.
    1 kilogram
    No
    Up to 23 inches
    Up to 48 inches
    5 + main compartment
    Panel
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Frameless
    Diamond ripstop nylon/nylon
    21.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches
    Men's
    2 lbs. 3.2 oz.
    1 kilogram
    Liquid capacity (L)
    Liquid capacity (fl. oz.)
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Weight
    Weight - metric
    Adjustable torso
    Fits torso
    Fits waist/hips
    Number of exterior pockets
    Pack loading
    Hipbelt
    Bite valve shut-off switch
    Quick disconnect tubing
    Wide-mouth opening
    Frame type
    Material(s)
    Dimensions
    Gender
    Average weight
    Average weight - metric

    CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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    CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.
     
    3.9

    (based on 11 reviews)

    90%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (8)
    • Highly adjustable (6)
    • Large capacity (6)
    • Easy to refill (5)
    • Good water flow (5)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day trip (9)
      • Travel (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (8)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (4), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (10)

      Reviewed by 11 customers

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      4.0

      A good buy for this price range

      By wellscrubbed

      from West Hartford, CT

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Trips

        Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

        We bought this to do 1-3 hour long hikes on average as we have 2 boys ages 5 & 18 months. It's been in use twice & so far we are happy. I like that it has an extra flap on the outside to hold anything wet. The next step up in price seems to have too many pockets & nooks/crannies.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Solid

        By Vino Vampire!

        from Vermont

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips

          Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

          I've been looking for an ideal daypack for a few years. I hike and backpack year-round in New England, but I've never had a daypack that suited all of my needs. After a few weeks with this pack, I think I've finally settled on a winner.

          This pack fits well. This pack holds just the right amount of gear and food for a full 12-hour day of hiking. This past weekend I used the pack while doing some volunteer trail work. In addition to my normal gear and food, I had all sorts of saws and tools attached to the pack, and it remained comfortable and well-balanced.

          I'm excited to use this pack this year and really put it through the paces. At this point, I'm loving the Alpine Explorer.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          4.0

          Just what I was looking for.

          By JC

          from Western Oregon

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer
          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day Trips

            Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

            I was worried it would be too short for my long torso(21" or so), it is fine. The removeable waist belt is a good idea for these type of packs. The big front flap pouch is a neccessity for me, and one of the reasons I bought this pack. Perfect spot for a handgun, jacket or extra food.
            The only thing I don't like is that the hydration hose could be a little longer, this may not be a problem for shorter torso people, and I can live with it the way it is.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Excellent day hiking pack

            By IB Hikin

            from Milpitas, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good padding
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Large capacity
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

              I bought this a few weeks after my wife bought a new Trinity pack, and absolutely love it! The pack has a ton of pockets and spaces to allow for all kinds of gear and accessories to be easily accessible along the trail. I was surprised at home much gear I could stuff into this pack, and cannot see myself running out of space when using for day hikes.

              All materials used are high quality, and the pack is made well. No stitching coming undone or frayed, and the zippers are nice and strong. I've brushed up against rocks, boulders, and bushes, and see no signs of wear or 'picks' in the fabric.

              My only complaint would be that towards the end of the day, I feel the water in the bladder tends to get a bit of a 'plasticky' taste....maybe its psycho-somatic, but my wife says the same thing happens with her Trinity pack too.

              All in all, this is a great pack and am glad I made this purchase.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              Decent Pack

              By CKoslow

              from Sydney, Nova Scotia

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              Pros

              • Easy To Load
              • Large capacity
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Some Strap Problems

              Best Uses

              • City Bag
              • Snowboarding

              Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

              Got this pack a while back on sale for some back country snowboarding. Water capacity is great, easy to fill and the water reservoir doesn't move around due to the integrated hanger.

              I've only used it for snowboarding on top on my snowboard jacket, which is quite thick. Stays tight against the back and the extra straps ensure I can make it as small as possible when partially loaded. Even room for (small) snowshoes in the outer most pocket.

              The padding on the shoulders isn't very thick, and non-existent on the hip strap. Probably wouldn't be using this for long hikes.

              Cons, the place where the shoulder straps meet the belt strap ripped on the first backcountry trip I did. Still secure, but I'm going to have to sew on something to make sure it doesn't part further. This may have been due to me wearing it over my snowboard jacket. Worth noting though.

              Bought on sale it isn't a bad pack. If hiking was my goal I would invest in something better though.

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              4.0

              regarding the waistbelt...

              By hikin

              from Tuscalosoa, AL

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Large capacity

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day trip
                • Hiking

                Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

                I write this to clarify/dispute another reviewer's negative comments. I own both this pack and the fourteener. They are both very good packs- but suit somewhat different needs. The waist belt on this pack is indeed minimalist- but it can be removed. (This is nice for travel- and I keep it off unless I have substantial weight in the pack.) The fourteener has a larger, padded belt- but it cannot be removed or tied out-of-the-way. If you are carrying substantial weight, this is a nice feature. HOWEVER, as the harnesses of these packs are not adjustable, you need to be sure that the Fourteener fits well or that belt is a detriment! I've had both packs up- well, fourteeners! They both do fine, and their capacity is similar. In all honesty, my biggest gripe is that the hose is designed to only fit on the right shoulder strap...a pretty minor inconvenience, eh?

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                • No

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                (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Not good for anyone shorter than 6 ft

                By Kili girl

                from New York, NY

                About Me Avid Adventurer

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                Pros

                • Has Room For Water Bladde

                Cons

                • Collects Water
                • Hard To Fill Up To 100 Ml
                • Small Capacity
                • Straps Can~~~apos~~~t Be Adjusted
                • Very Narrow

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping
                • Day trip

                Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

                Both my boyfriend and I bought this backpack as a daypack for Kilimanjaro climb so I am writing feedback on behalf of both.

                First of all, this backpack is meant for someone 5'10" or taller. I am 5'5" and the main straps were too long for my torso and not adjustable enough to pull the pack high enough so that the lower belt could sit on my hips. Which also made the chest belt come across my pardon nipples so using chest belt was impossible as it was too low to be on my actual chest. Chest belt is not adjustable, period. For my 6'2" boyfriend the backpack was fine so I assume that somewhere between mine and his height is the line past which the backpack becomes not as useful.

                This pack collects water. It lets it through in case of rain and then keeps and retains it in the very bottom. So initially it appears that it didn't get soaked until you shove your hand all the way down and then there is a puddle with all your stuff in there.

                The bladder listed capacity is 100 fl. oz but in reality you may only be able to fill it up to 70. Going past 70 requires some magician handling skills.

                Overall design is very bad. The pack is narrow and it's had to put anything in or out or find anything inside it.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                About what you'd expect

                By emtsnake

                from Gainesville, GA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Highly Adjustable
                • Large Capacity

                Cons

                • Bulky
                • Leaky Valve
                • Unstable

                Best Uses

                • Day Trips
                • Extended Hikes
                • Travel

                Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

                I'm an avid day hiker and an EMT, and like to carry a pretty well-equipped first-aid kit with me when I'm out. I recently volunteered with a local civic group that ran a "boot camp" for at-risk teens and purchased this pack to carry my normal first aid kit, plus the kids' emergency medicines and some extra gear. It proved more than adequate for my needs. I used it all weekend at an outdoor obstacle course, on several hikes, and while rappelling.

                My pros: big, expandable, comfortable on the shoulders, 100-oz. reservoir is big enough that I only had to refill once during the day. More than big enough to carry an oversized first aid kit, emergency medicines, a spare full bladder, and rappelling gear.

                Cons: It's big. If I didn't carry as much lightweight bulky gear as I do I'd want a smaller-profile bag. I also had trouble getting it stable on my shoulders, and getting the straps to stay once I had the pack secured. The pulls on the shoulder straps have a tendency to loosen under a load. This was particularly disconcerting when the pack started to come loose while I was on a rock face.

                Since the "boot camp" I've used the pack for several day hikes and found it more than adequate for my needs. I'm able to carry enough water and snacks to go for miles and miles. Once you get it dialed in just right on your hips and back (if it stays there) it feels good. I usually use a more minimalist Camelbak pack for hiking but have sold it and moved on for good to this one.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                The perfect pack!!!

                By Bassman T

                from Denver, CO

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Biking
                  • Commuting
                  • Day Trips
                  • Phish Tour
                  • Travel

                  Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

                  I have had a few hydration packs in my day but this one has been far superior. I had plenty of room for rain jackets, hats, mug, water bottle, snacks, and anything I might pick up on the way. It can get a little heavy when filled to full capacity, but the shoulder straps are real comfortable and adjust well. If your not packing that much it can be sinched down to fit tight
                  (this pack adjusts to many situations). Filling and cleaning the water bladder is pretty easy, and the detachable hose is money! This pack made life easier for me on the road, had everything right where I needed it. This pack was a great purchase!!!!

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Great Pack

                  By l3randon

                  from Denver, CO

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Day Trips
                    • Extended Hikes

                    Comments about CamelBak Alpine Explorer Hydration Pack - 100 fl. oz.:

                    This pack has enough room for everything you need for a full day hike or climb. Extra layers, gloves, food and tools can all be carried comfortably and pretty close to your body with all the adjustable straps, and the updated Camelbak reservoir is awesome, quick to refill and repack.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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