Osprey Hydraulics 2.5 L Water Hydration Reservoir - Red

I had previously purchased 2 cheaper bladders, both of which had issues and were clearly not of great quality. This bladder cost about twice the price of each of the others, but the quality of this one is far and above those. The bladder itself is of a much thicker and better quality plastic. The tubing is thicker. The mouthpiece lets more water through. The quick connect system allows you to disconnect only the hose and you can also route the hose through either side of the bladder. The included magnet is brilliant for holding the mouthpiece against your rucksack and stops it from flapping around and you always know where it is if you need to grab it. The hose is of a longer length than the cheaper bladders too. I've already had this one out for an 11 mile hike and it gave me no issues at all and I feel pretty confident in the quality of it. It goes nicely with my Osprey rucksack too (though obviously fits in any rucksack that has a hydration pouch). Although this Osprey model costs a bit more than some others (it also costs less than some too!), I wish I had simply bought this one first as it would have saved me the pain of going through 2 cheaper and lower quality bladders (which to be honest, are going in the bin).One last note, I didn't wash the bladder before first use and the water tasted almost perfect!

2.5!t blagger is a good size for a warm day, if a longer hike I take a backup. The bladder fits perfectly in my 12lt Osprey day sack, zero leaks from bladder fill point and drinking tube. Magnetic tube locator works well, no faf trying to reach for bottles in side pockets. If it’s a hot day fill the night prior and store in the fridge. I should of bought it years ago.

The pack itself is brilliant and the magnet is very strong ensuring the mouth piece is secure. However you feel like your going to rip the pack upon first opening, I'm not sure if its meant to be like this, but it was almost glues together at the fill point and you have to break the seal.

Highly functional with some great little features on this hydration pack.A wide reinforced opening at the top and a smart grip/handle makes it easy to fill, empty and clean.Zip lock fastening to prevent leaks.Easy to install and doesn't slump in to a heap at the bottom of your bag.There's a nifty little magnetic clip to secure the hose to your bag or clothing for easy sip accessI love the turn cap and bite valve nice feature.And taste-free from the get go

Good product, that is well designed and significantly cheaper than equivalent Platypus that I was replacing (issues with seal leaking).Osprey:- easy fill and much better designed seal mechanism- no plastic taste even from new- good valveHowever, beware of the magnetic clip, while a good idea in principle it messes with compasses, so I have removed it, an ordinary clip or a velcro design would be much better.

Really convenient compared to bottles, and it works well.Some mention a plastic taste which is evident if you let water sit in it for a while, but rinsed mine has been fine.Only thing to note is with bottles you can see how much you have left and ration yourself, with the pack it's not easy to know without explicitly looking.Make sure you check what size your rucksack/backpack can take, there's a table you can find on t'interweb.Definitely recommend.

Was reluctant to get one of these as saw some reports of mould growing in tubes and people saying they didn't like the taste. It put me off of getting one have one now and it's so easy to clean with one of the cleaning kits. It fits nicely in the back of my bag. . Used the lemon trick overnight and haven't noticed any bad taste. Love the magnetic clip that holds it so.easily.in place on the strap of my bag. And it's accessible at all times. So am drinking more when hiking. Was worried about the extra weight but you hardly notice any difference. Previously only took 2 small bottles of water and a travel flask of coffee. Now have the bladder full and still take a coffee.So pleased I tried it. I'm now a big fan of these. Highly recommend

Excellent bladder, works really well with osprey packs. Ideal for a day hike as you can just carry less water, but also large enough when you want to go further. Mouthpiece is really well designed and the magnet at the end is great for keeping it attached to your pack and out of the way. Overall a well designed and thought out bladder.

Déception à l'usage de cette poche. Le système qui permet de détacher facilement le tuyau pour remplir la poche sans tout défaire se détache tout seul dans le sac après une seule utilisation dans ces conditions très softs et sans contact avec autre chose et dans un sac à dos adapté muni d'un compartiment dédié. Pensant que c'était un défaut j'ai demandé un remplacement de produit mais aucune différence. Très gênant quand en pleine rando votre tuyau se détache tout seul. Dommage, sans quoi j'aurais adhéré.

Bolsa de calidad, tras años de uso sigue como nueva, muy resistente.

Muy buena calidad

Best water bladder for my Osprey daypack. I like that. It’s easy to fill with water. Very sturdy material. Love it. Use it every time I hike.

Produit de très bonne qualité. Remplissage aisé, ne fuit pas, ne s'ouvre pas intempestivement. Pas de mauvais goût de plastique non plus, ce que je craignais, même avec la chaleur. Je recommande le système d'aimants qui se fixe à la sangle du sac à dos, sellette de parapente,... au moins, le tuyau reste à sa place, se décroche et se refixe facilement. Le couvercle de protection de l'embout est très pratique aussi, il évite que le bout du tuyau ne traine dans la terre, le sable,... L'ouverture/fermeture est pratique, le débit est bon.