CamelBak® Vantage 30
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
Brand: CamelBak Hydration Pack Reviews
Model: Vantage 30
Best Hydration Pack
After two weeks of dayhikes and scrambles in Alaska and Utah, our Southwest-based tester did not want to part with this pack. It combines the standard-setting 100-ounce Omega Hydrotanium reservoir (included) with a packbag made for drinking and hiking. A separate zippered bladder compartment simplifies loading and allows easy refilling on the trail. And a semi-rigid backpanel—made of deeply-ribbed, closed-cell foam covered by soft mesh—is breathable and supportive.
“My back never sweated out on a hot, 3,000-foot climb on the Harding Icefield Trail,” he says. “And it proved exceptionally comfortable even when carrying 20 pounds of camera and cold-weather gear.” Later, during a week of guiding in Zion Canyon, our tester stuffed the simple, top-loading packbag with first-aid kits, group lunches, and emergency water. Thick shoulder straps anchored to the pack by C-shaped fittings allow the straps to cant snugly to a variety of body shapes, giving a custom-fit feel to multiple testers.
Quibbles: The top pocket is too small for lunches or bulky layers, and testers would have liked a second hipbelt pocket. $150; 2,440 cu. in.; 2 lbs. 12 oz.PERFECT FOR LIGHT OVERNIGHTS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
The Vantage 30 is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking for the technical features, hydration and cargo for backcountry trips ranging from a full day to a weekend. Incorporates the D.V.I.S. Back Panel Technology: a dynamic, self-adjusting, ventilated panel that moves the pack away from your back. Designed to carry a heavy load, the Vantage 30 comes in two torso sizes – medium and large.
Carries: Layers, Food, Head Lamp, Stove, Maps, Compass, Knife, Poles, Tools & Bivy
Comes in two torso sizes – medium fits 18-20 torso, large fits 20-22 torso
Features:
100 oz / 3 L OMEGA HydroTanium Reservoir with Lifetime Warranty
CamelBak® D.V.I.S. Back Panel offers ventilation with a dynamic, self-adjusting fit
Ergo HydroLock w/ Big Bite Valve
Taste-free PureFlow Tube
Integrated reservoir compartment offers convenient access to water and a stable center
of gravity
Dynamic Suspension harness with Air Mesh
Dual-density EVA foam on harness and waist belt; stiff exterior foam provides structure,
soft interior foam for comfort
Vented, load-bearing waist belt for added stability
Main compartment with weather-resistant zipper keeps contents dry
Easy-to-access MP3 pocket with weather-resistant zipper
External zip pocket with key clip and organizer for essentials
Stash pocket on waist belt for access to snacks and essentials on the move
Slider SternumStrap
Two side pockets large enough to hold water bottles
Stowable tool loops on front of pack
Overflow storage behind front compression panel
SPECS –
MEDIUM:
Reservoir:100 oz (3 L) OMEGA HydroTanium Reservoir, 37 PureFlow Tube, Big Bite Valve, Ergo HydroLock
Dimensions: 20.9 in x 13 in x 12.4 in (530 mm x 330 mm x 315 mm)
Volume: Cargo Volume 1830 cu in (30 L);
Total Volume 2015 cu in (33 L)
Weight: Empty Reservoir 3.56 lbs (1.62 kg);
Filled Reservoir 10 lbs (4.54 kg)
LARGE:
Reservoir:100 oz (3 L) OMEGA HydroTanium Reservoir, 37 PureFlow Tube, Big Bite Valve, Ergo HydroLock
Dimensions: 23.9 in x 13 in x 12.4 in (607 mm x 330 mm x 315 mm)
Volume: Cargo Volume 2135 cu in (35 L)
Total Volume 2320 cu in (38 L)
Weight: Empty Reservoir 3.68 lbs (1.67 kg)
Filled Reservoir 10.12 lbs (4.59 kg)
Materials:420d Nylon main panel > 420d Nylon accent panel > 600d Poly boot > Air Mesh back panel w/420d Nylon