Works perfect. No bad taste like cheaper options. Tastes like clear spring water without having to get off your bike. Skyline lumbar bag keeps the weight low for a good center of gravity on jumps. Throw the bladder in the fridge overnight and it stays cold all day.

This Lumbar 3L Reservoir came in the CamelBak Sundowner that I bought a year and a half ago in preparation for a one-day Grand Canyon South to North Rim to Rim hike. Since then I've also used it this spring for a one-day Grand Canyon Rim to River to Rim hike. I like how the reservoir fits low on my back in the Sundowner, and the water stays relatively cold. I've never had a problem closing the lid tightly. For me, it's been a great reservoir, keeping me well-hydrated during training and Grand Canyon hikes. I especially like how easy it is to drink from the tube.

I bought a pack with the reservoir. It has never given me a problem over the 6 months I've had it. Really like where the water weight sits as opposed to along the back. Never leaked yet.

I purchased this water reservoir for my Badlands backpack because the Badlands 3L reservoir was not available on their website. This is the first water reservoir I have ever used, but thought I should definitely get one since I was going to be in the field every day for over a week. The only time I ever had any leaks with this reservoir were when I was not careful to install the fill cover properly. I noticed the leak immediately when up-righting the reservoir, loosened then re-threaded the fill cover, and no more leaking. The reservoir performed perfectly, and the volume of water per sip was excellent. The only negative criticism I have is the soft hose could be easily cut or torn while walking through heavy brush, but I see an insulated tube is offered, so I expect that would solve that problem, and would also keep the water from freezing in colder weather.

The reservoir is fine, no bad taste, no leaks, but it doesn't fit my pack. I bought this pack as a replacement for my Camelbak hip pack. It doesn't fit at all, and now I have 45 reservoir that I need to find a new pack for. :-(