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CamelBak Cloud Walker 18 Hydration Pack
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Equal parts technical and functional, the CamelBak Cloud Walker 18 hydration pack keeps you light on your feet as you move through your day, no matter the journey you're on.
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- Made with 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon; a C0 durable water repellent (DWR) finish helps moisture bead up on the surface; C0 DWR is a water-based, PFC-free formulation
- Included 2.5-liter reservoir gives you hours of hydration on the trail; you can also remove the reservoir for extra storage capacity to pack around town
- Air Support back panel is body mapped to ventilate areas of the body that generate the most heat, while keeping load close to your body for increased stability
- Exterior zippered pocket secures your small valuables
- 2 side stretch pockets expand for extra water bottles or essentials
- Trekking pole attachments make it easy to secure your poles when you don't need them
- Side cargo compression straps secure the load
- Includes a removable waistbelt
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View all CamelBak Daypacks| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Frameless |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 17.9 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,090 cubic inches |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Reservoir Included | Yes |
| Bottle(s) Included | None |
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 2.5 liters |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 85 fluid ounces |
| Weight | 1 lb. 13 oz. |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 15-19 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 26-44 inches |
| Material(s) | 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD |
| BPA Free | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top / Panel |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 2 + main compartment |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Bite Valve Shut-off Switch | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Dimensions | 18 x 10.8 x 2 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Rome
California
My new go to pack!
3 years ago
Great daypack! Holds more water than needed for a long hike and the compartment space is big enough for a jacket, food jar, cellphone etc. The back is reinforced nicely so theres no bending, which offers nice support. Its Lightweight too. I Love it
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
ann_
slc
it’s good!!
3 years ago
i like this bag! it’s a little stiff to start but after a couple wears it’s gotten more comfy on my back. I wanted a good sized camelbak to bring on day hikes and i was torn between this and the Mule and i’m glad i got the Cloud Walker! i compared it to my partners Camelbak Mule and it is almost the exact same size, the Cloud Waker extends out more to fit more stuff but the footprint is almost identical if that makes sense. a few things that make it 4/5: - it comes with a 2.5L reservoir instead of 3L but the side pockets make it super easy to carry extra water and a 3L reservoir will fit inside if you have an extra one. - be careful with closing the reservoir. there’s something weird about the seal that makes it super finicky to close properly. this hasn’t been an issue with other camelbak reservoirs i’ve owned. it’s fine once it’s closed but make sure you have it sealed right before you put it into your bag. this is the main reason i’m giving it 4/5 stars - the shoulder strap clasp seems cheaper than the ones on my other backpacks and i’m worried it might eventually break? it hasn’t yet so maybe i shouldn’t fault it for that. overall this is a good little bag! i’m really happy with it.
Age:18–24
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
Elliott P
Everett, WA
Great in many ways, but straps could be better.
3 years ago
The bag is nice, it is great for our day trips or just for quick walks around our lake/local communities, and I love that it has the side pockets for bottles or other items. I have not used it for any long hikes yet, so have been using it without the water pouch, but I'm sure that will work just fine knowing camelback water packs. The reason I give this a 4 star rating instead of 5 has more to do with the feel of the pack while wearing it. It could use better straps with more support and cushioning, though they are by far not the worst straps out there, just could be a bit better. I also find it leads my back feeling a bit sore even with a pretty light load, I am continuing to try different strap lengths to try to get around this and hope this is user error more than an issue with the pack design, but I have not yet been able to find a sweet spot that works well for my back. This might also be something that would improve with including the water pouch inside the pack, but that will be an experiment for another day. My rating does not take this into account since I still have faith in the pack, I just knocked it a star for not having better straps, I would love to see camelback up its strap game on their packs as this has seemed to me to be a fairly common thing when I've looked at their packs.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
Stephanie
San Diego, CA
Great for day hikes!
2 years ago
Purchased this to hike in Zion National Park. Our longest hike was 8 miles and I never felt like I was going to run out of water. Filled this up completely and still had room for some snacks, other hiking necessities (headlamps, first aid kit, snacks) and room to roll up my jacket when it got too warm. Definitely recommend it!
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
Denise
CA
Great for hiking trails!
1 year ago
This is my favorite backpack for day hikes where I need to carry the essentials. I have used it all over the islands of Hawaii, in Mammoth and Lake Tahoe. I grab this backpack for anything from a 3-4 mile hike to an all day adventure. Not only can you use the bladder, but the side pocket fits a Nalgene bottle as well. Plenty of room for a light jacket or shirt or change of clothes, snacks, flashlight, wallet, first aid kit, etc. The strap were comfortable and didn't dig into my shoulders
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
George
Colorado Springs
Great pack
2 years ago
Great pack! The bladder does take some of the capacity. But for day hikes works great
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
Silverjune
Unfortunate
3 years ago
My first camelback and I used it on a trip, the first day I noticed it leaked and I was unable to drink any water which was very inconvenient and frustrating. The next day I let the water bag sit in the sink filled and came back to see if it leaked, it hadn’t. I took it out the next day and it leaked again somehow.
Height:5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product
Pepe
1 year ago
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
Dave
3 years ago
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"