The suspension is so comfortable, I tried another brand of hydration pack and was so glad to come back to Camelbak, really it’s the best and if you’re a woman and have to have a pack designed for a woman’s frame, this is the answer.

If you are already a member of the Camelbak family, this pack will be a welcome addition to your collection with the all-important shift of the center of gravity to the lower back especially for those in the mountain bike community. If you're also considering comparable packs from Osprey, you may have tough decision to make.

great functionality, better than the previous version.

Purchased this for my wife after she complained about the weight of the hydration pack on her shoulders. The LR restraint helps hold the weight on your hips and she loves it!

This is excellent! I traded a lightweight hydration backpack for a waist pack a while ago… but I started having intense low-back pain, and in preparing for a 100-mile MTB race, I needed a better pack. When it arrived, I was concerned that the 3L filled to capacity would be too heavy along with snacks and gear, but it surprisingly feels light and manageable when in wearing it! Despite all initial hesitations (and there were many) this pack is AWESOME. When I do get any discomfort, a slight readjustment of the hip or shoulder straps gives me relief. And the side pockets are so spacious that I can easily slide my phone and snacks in and out while pedaling (I have an iPhone 12 mini). Comes with a small, foldable thing where I keep my bike tools and repair stuff. Plenty of room for other things. Advice is to not feel you have to use it exactly as it comes out of the box. Play with the hydration tube and magnet placement and find what works. Totally worth it! Only downside is that I feel I’m committed to using the CamelBak hydration bladder (has a big plastic handle that holds it upright in the back) when I prefer to use the styles that I can hook into a loop at the top of the pack (and inside). This pack does not offer a place to “hang” a hydration pouch. Still, I’m so glad I got this early in my training! The first day I used it (30 miles) I felt completely exhausted from getting accustomed, but by ride 2 it was a perfect fit!