Brand: CamelBak

CamelBak is a US brand that is practically synonymous with hydration bladders and systems. If you've ever seen a backpack with a hose over your shoulder and a mouthpiece hanging from your chest, it's probably a CamelBak heritage. The brand became big, especially in military, law enforcement, and outdoor use, because the idea is simple: you drink without having to dig out your bottle or stop to refill.

CamelBak's most famous products are Hydration Reservoir bladders (e.g. Crux and other models), which have a "bladder" inside the backpack and a hose that brings water directly to your mouth. In addition to this, there are a large number of backpacks, fanny packs and other carrying devices that are specifically made so that the bladder fits snugly and the hose routing is easy. CamelBak also makes a lot of traditional water bottles (e.g. Eddy+ series), and some models are focused on everyday use, while others are focused on hiking and more demanding use.

What do you usually pay for at CamelBak? Practicality and the fact that they are polished to work. Valves, mouthpieces, filling holes, cleanability and tightness are exactly the things that separate an “okay” hydration bladder system from one that really works. And when you use it a lot (shooting range, cross-country sports, hiking, work, service), that ease and reliability really start to matter.