CamelBak Octane XCT Hydration Pack, 70oz

Im pretty disappointed with the design of this CamelBak. The bladder is accessed from the side and its very awkward to remove and replace without having a surface to set it down on (like when youre in line at a music festival). The lid no longer has a distinct locking point to give you the confidence that its closed all the way and wont leak. The waist strap sits very high on my waist and is awkward to wear. The fact that it only holds 2L is just the nail in the coffin. If youre looking for a good music festival hydration pack, my recommendation is the CamelBak Ratchet.

The bag (OCTANE XCT 70 oz) has finally arrived today, so far so good. before purchasing, i had read some reviews regards to the water bladder leaking, which was the first thing i tested when the bag arrived, and i can say they have a great design easy to fill and seal (if you do it correctly and take your time!) they have included a handle with the bladder where the seal is to make it easier to handle. However when you are putting the full 2L bladder in the bag it can be a bit of fiddle but is easy enough. The only issue i really have is storage, its big enough to fit essentials such as a small tool box, small bike pump, medical kit, and a puncture repair kit with some room in the main compartment. But sometimes on those off days, i would need more space to carry some food, or a beer or two on a nice day and/ or long journeys. Also, they were nice enough to include some strap management so that you dont have straps flapping all over the place when going fast or its windy. The outer compartments are useful for little things like keys, gloves, glasses, etc. However with the waist compartments, i do wish they made it a little bigger as my Large IPhone 7 Plus can only just fit in it leaving a corner of the phone exposed. But its not a big deal, i can look for phone holder that can sit on my bike frame, and hopefully include small compartments for tools and hopefully a medical kit so i can free up some space in the bag. In conclusion, this bag should be great for cycling, with the main compartment big enough to hold essentials, water bladder thankfully doesnt leak yet, the outer compartments being convenient up-to the point. If you are like me, who cycles regularly, with the need to carry essentials in a small lightweight bag then this is a great choice. However if you need more space, i would recommend looking at the larger version of this bag (which is around (£100). But if you are also like me and dont want to spend that much money, you could purchase this bag and look for another small bag that would sleekly fit on the frame of your bike for the extra space. Hope this was useful for you :)

Muy util, practica y resistente en lluvia (bueno en tramos de 2km que es lo que recorro de mi trabajo a la casa) con lluvias fuertes la verdad el interior de la mochila seco y al igual el exterior ni parecia que estuviese lloviendo. El bolso de agua aun no lo pruebo pero siendo camelback no creo tener dudas ya que eh usado con anterioridad esta marca y altamente recomendada. Los bolsos laterales muy utiles para poner ya sea celular llaves o dinero y te evitas estar quitando y volverte a poner la mochila.

Utilisé déjà à 2 reprises sur un trail nocturne de 20km et un autre de 40k. Le sac a une poche principale et une poche pour leau. Il y a 2 poches latérales à fermeture éclair sur les sangles horizontales idéales pour les noix/raisins et autres et 2 poches latérales aussi sur les sangles verticales, idéales pour les barres/gels. Le sac tient très bien en place grâce aux 2 sangles daccroches, la poche deau ne bouge pas car on peut laccorcher au sac en haut par un petite boucle et la poche du sac est ajustée à la poche deau. Je recommande vivement !

Happy after about 10 uses during the winter. No bladder leaks, unlike those bought from other manufacturers by training partners. The pouches on the sides are good for many fuels. Had to improvise when water froze in the mouthpiece at about 20 degrees Fahrenheit by sticking it under my hat.

This is great for long walks/runs. I am short with a larger frame and it fits me well and is decently comfortable (as comfortable as running with a small backpack can be). I use this on 10+ mile walks/runs.

Lightweight seamless holds my stuff and efficeint! Great product

I bought this for one of my nephews and he loves it!

Great design and light. Holds plenty of water and keeps it surprising cool if you start out with cold water and ice. It’s comfortable and adjustable, but the waist strap my be tight or unusable for someone with a significant gut, but it stays on just fine without the waist strap. Storage is sufficient for a few small essentials for a half day hike. If you want more than an energy bar for sustenance, look for a different hydration device. The bladder was easy to fill and load into backpack. Just be sure to hang it from the strap at the top of the pack or it will slip down and may not flow properly. The flow of water through the mouthpiece is adequate. Emptying, rinsing, and drying the bladder is also simple and essential to ensure its ready for the next use. I’m very happy with this purchase.

Lightweight, unobtrusive and room for everything you need. A great hydration pack