GEIGERRIG Hydration Engine Reservoir - 68 fl. oz.

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The Geigerrig hydration engine is by far the best product in its class. I have owned many others but when I discovered Geigerrig products then I knew i would never go back. There are many things that make the Geigerrig hydration engine unique and in the end I could not find anything bad to say about this amazing product. So I want to go over a few things that I thought made this product one of a kind and highlight the key features and uses that you could benefit from if you choose to purchase this product.

The first thing that I want to talk about is how easy it is to use. All you have to do is slide the top off and the bladder will open up wide enough to easily fill and clean. Then you slide the top back on and it creates a leak proof seal. This hydration engine is available in 2 liter and 3 liter sizes which means that you can hold a good amount of water while not taking up a lot of space in your pack. It is also compatable and can easily be adjusted to work with just about any type of backback. This means that you can use your favorite hydration pack or backpack with this awesome system. All you have to do is connect the drinking tube and the pressure tube to the bladder and run them in your backpack to the area of your choosing. The tubes can easily be released by simply puching the quick release button and the hose comes right off. This is ideal for taking out your bladder without having to remove the tubes as well.

The next thing that impressed me about this product was the way that it pressurizes the water so that you do not have to suck it out of the tube, you simply have to bite or pinch down on the bite valve and it will spray the water out. This unique system is controlled by a secondary tube which has a air bulb attached to the end of it. By pumbping this bulb you then deliver air into the secondary chamber of the bladder which pressurizes the system. The great thing about this is that the air is in a different compartment than the water which means that you will not have any water movement or sloshing. in order to release the pressure from the hydration engine all you have to do is twist the pressure release knob and the air will slowly flow out of the bladder. A faster way of releasing the air is to simply disconnect the hose from the pressure bulb and the air will quickly leave the bladder. This new system that Geigerrig developed is a step up from the competition and improves the overall function of the hydration pack.

This hydration engine is also BPA Free, phthalate free, PVC free, and triclosan free. It can be used in combination with Geigerrig's in line filters in order to filter the water of protozans, bacteria, and viruses. It can be mounted on a bike or a motorcycle with the proper packs or can be used anywhere from a minimal pack that utilizes just the bladder to a 1600 cubic inch pack that has a variety of pockets. There are roughly 18 packs to choose from so you will be able to find something that is perfect for you.

Overall this hydration system is the best one that I have found. I use it when I go hiking, camping, and jogging. I also use it when I ride my atv and when I travel. I have vacationed in Florida many times and take it with me to all the amusement parks in order to have water easily accessible. It is a product that is durable, lightweight, and perfect for any occasion when you want to carry water with you while also havign your hands free. It eliminates sucking the water out of the drinking tube and makes it easier to share water without sharing the bite nozzle. It filters the water for you(with the filter attachment) and is compatable with mostly every pack. I have to give this product a perfect rating because I have yet to find a flaw with this system and because of the fact that I use it nearly every day.

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I use this product for riding in Washington state extreme mountain environments. I have smacked this against trees rocks and have overall abused it. Beyond what most people do to their gear. In fact my water bladder was run over by a 250lb motorcycle. No leaks and works just as good as the day it was bought. A+ in my book!If you are worried about the durability of this product dont. Its the best out there.

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I purchased the 1200 hydration pack system but first I want to say that I was very impressed after emailing Geigerrig requesting additional fittings to configure a quick disconnect for my filter assembly an immediate reply plus a personal phone call from Bob Geigerrig following up on my intentions to see if he could help out in any way not only did Bob help me he sent out the parts I needed at no charge to me plus he paid for shipping! I was amazed at his persistence in making sure I got what I needed and I even received a follow up call to make sure the fittings arrived and where what I needed!

I researched this particular pack system thoroughly before purchasing and I am impressed with the engineering and quality of the build. The hydration engine is built tough and almost bullet proof, I suggest heading to youtube to view some of the Geigerrig videos on how to position the valve fittings to ensure prevention of accidental valve release.

I was tired of filtration devices that add additional weight and bulk plus the intense cleaning of the filters after each use! Geigerrig's filters are easy to connect to my hydration engine as I always carry two with me and is more than enough for a week at a time.

This is an American company with customer service being a number #1 priority and providing top notch gear in my experience and I will definitely use Geigerrig hydration packs for all my ventures!

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I have a 700 pack that comes with this system and it has made my other hydration packs completely obsolete. With my old ones I would load up on water and then carry it around for an entire hike or a full day snowboarding and barely touch it because you have to slow down and steady your breathing to use it and the mouthpiece would be covered in dust or frozen. Since this unit sprays, you can use it on the move, share it with a friend or spray yourself with it to cool down. One of unexpected surprises I discovered was first aid, it cleans a wound with fresh water and it can spray the dirt or dust out of your eyes. I will order the virus filter and possibly some of the other filters that they offer soon and save myself some serious weight on my trail setup by too.

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I've purchased and returned two of these. I bought the first one to use on day hikes, and I really loved it a lot. It's easy to fill and the squirting tube is extremely handy, whether your using it to rinse your hands, cool your head down, or annoy your hiking companions. However, after only using it on maybe four hikes and after leaving it in the trunk over night, the seam on the hydropack separated, spilling all of the water and soaking everything in my pack. So I exchanged it for a new one. This time, the thing only lasted through two hike before getting a small hole. I don't know what caused the hole, probably something sharp and pointy, but I expected more durability, especially considering how Geiggerig advertises this thing as bomb-proof.

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I purchased the 100oz (3L) version of this reservoir from REI because I tend to drink a ton when I hike. My old hydration reservoir was difficult to use when I needed it most, i.e., when I was gasping for breath on steep sections of trail. The hydration engine solves the problem. By pressurizing the reservoir, the Geigerrig allows you to drink without sucking on the tube. Just bite and the water squirts into your mouth, leaving you free to continue to suck wind and hydrate at the same time.

In addition, the pressurized system allows you to direct a stream of water wherever you want it (into a cook pot, on your toothbrush, on your hiking buddy's back) where a regular reservoir would be useless. It's a sweet gig to have a source of clean, running water in camp.

Finally, the bite valve is, in my opinion, a significant upgrade from other valves I've used. With other valves, you have to get them at the right angle when you bite them or you can't get water out. The Geigerrig bite valve is omnidirectional. Put it in your mouth and bite. No fiddling is necessary.

The only issue I've had with mine so far is that it makes more noise than my other reservoirs. I think it's the air in the chamber that ampifies the sound of sloshing water (kind of like a drum). This seems most pronounced when the bag is less than half full. I'll have to work with the air pressure and fill level to see if I can eliminate the noise. But I'll gladly tolerate a little noise given the huge upside to this reservoir.

In summary, the Geigerrig is a huge step forward in hydration reservoirs. The pressurized flow, excellent bite valve, and bombproof construction make this system well worth the extra cash.

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Initially the Geigerring appeared overly complex for the hydration systems I was used to, but upon review it is not complex but quite brilliantly designed. The quick disconnects of the tubes from the bag are genious. This system solved my problems with the other brand of hydration pack I owned, with the Geigerrig it is; easy to clean the inside of the bag buy creating a simple way to access inside the bag from the top. Also my other brand bag was prone to popping off tubes, the fill cork, or bite valve during use at unideal times and losing precious fluids where the Geigerrig has a solid design that in all access ports to the bag making it virtually leak-proof.
The Geigerrig Hydration Pack was designed very well and now I have got to find opportunities to flaunt its ability to have pressurized water when out hiking. I will have to get used to the Pressure Squeeze ball on the pack that looks like a Blood Pressure Cuff squeezer.