I was initially drawn to this PDF because it could hold a hydration bladder, which seemed like a great idea (I know some people think having a water bladder in your PDF is problematic, but for paddling in fairly calm conditions on a hot day I think it's great). [...] recommended a Camelbak bladder , which it turns out does not work with this PDF. Astral modifies a Platypus bladder with sewn-on straps, which is hard to find [...] It is difficult to install in the PDF, and I think this particular Platypus is inferior to Camelbak -- it has a very small mouth, which makes it hard to clean and dry out between uses, plus the plastic seems like it will be less durable. Aside from this, I am quite happy with the PDF and give points to Astral for its efforts to make a "green" product.
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liked the design and color
also liked that it was contructed with kapok
did NOT like the fit, way TOO bulky in front
would limit ease of paddling
I am returning the product