Since they first made their commercial appearance in the late 1980s, hydration packs containing reservoirs, also called bladders, have become the de facto method of transporting water for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, trail running and just about any outdoor activity that necessitates ample fluids.  As the story goes, CamelBak was born when Michael Eidson was [...]

When I brought the Outdoor Products Freefall Hydration Pack home to test, my wife asked “What’s up with that cute little pack?” She’s right – it is a “cute” pack, but cuteness quickly disappeared when I dug into just how functional and versatile this daypack was. For starters, the storage in this pack is outstanding. [...]