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CamelBak Pursuit 24 LR

The unique lumbar reservoir spreads water weight low across the hip shelf for improved stability.

Brand: CamelBak Hydration Pack Reviews

Model: Pursuit 24 LR


Hydration

CamelBak’s triangular-shaped, 3-liter reservoir sits at your lumbar behind a zippered, easy-access door. Ding: The reservoir’s circular opening is awkward to handle; we found it tricky to fill to the brim without spilling.

Comfort

Thanks to the low and tight center of gravity, the Pursuit is ideal for scrambling. Loads up to 22 pounds disappeared on our backs.

Packing

The 12-by- 7-inch stretch mesh pocket held all our wet gear after a day of hiking and swimming at Hanakapi’ai Falls in Hawaii. Props: Tubular metal zipper pulls are easy to grab even with gloves.

Ventilation

It has suspended mesh across the mid back, but thick lumbar padding makes this one hotter than the other trampoline-style packs.

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