By WinterWarlock
from Rochester, NY on 8/12/2008
Pros:
Easy To Refill, Good Water Flow, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity
Best Uses:
Day Trips, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The first one we bought actually leaked - apparently it was cut on the seam at the factory. But true to EMS, they replaced it with no problem. It does have a slight plastic taste, but not enough to be a problem. It is rugged, easy to fill both in the sink, and with my Katahdin filter...
By John
from Kalamazoo, MI on 8/12/2007
Pros:
Easy To Refill, Good Water Flow, Large Capacity
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
My wife and I both purchased the Waterslide daypacks. We use these packs a couple of times a year while hiking on vacation. This bladder came with the packs. On our third time using, the bladder of one of them came apart at the seam. Not a very good record in my opinion. And it costs [$] for a replacement?!?!?! Yikes. [...]
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:That is exactly why we have our Satisfaction Guarantee. We want you to feel confident about shopping with us and we'll take care of you if your gear fails to meet your expectations. Please contact us here in customer service for assistance at 888.463.6367.
By SD
from Bozeman, MT on 8/9/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy To Refill, Good Water Flow, Large Capacity
Best Uses:
Day Trips, Extended Hikes
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
So far so good. No leaks where the hose connects to the reservoir. The 'Bite Me' drinking valve also works very well.
By Lois
from Live Oak, Fl on 5/7/2007
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Leaves what ever liquid you use a funny chemical taste.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Our first priority is your complete satisfaction with your Eastern Mountain Sports® purchase.
Please call us in customer service @ 888.463.6367, check out our website www.ems.com, or visit one of our EMS Retail locations if we can assist you in any way.
By Jon the OG
from Boca Raton, FL on 11/2/2006
Pros:
Retains temperature well
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking
Great product, works as expected. You might want to invest in the insulator for the sleeve. I live in FL and the water in the tube heats up in the sun. Otherwise the water in the bladder stays remarkably cool.
By e
from boston, ma on 9/25/2006
Pros:
Easy to clean, Unbreakable
hey! this is a great deal! you can pop off the front and clean it out just right and it's easy to fill. fits great with all of my backpacks. The magnetic clip works if you can get it to stay on...nothing a little duct tape won't cure.