Unisex H.A.W.G. Pro 20 Bike Hydration Pack

There are lots of cheap Camelbak knock-off off's out there, and I own a few. The reason I keep buying Camelbak is the quality of construction, thoughtful design, reliability and functionality. The bladders don't leak, the belts adjust easily and stay clasped. This one holds plenty of gear and food for a long day hike or ride. The magnetic holder for the drinking tube is very useful. Works with one hand! Will make an insulating sleeve for the reservoir to keep my water colder longer. That's the only improvement I can think of that this daypack needs. I'm sure I will use it for many years to come.

I bought the CamelBak H.A.W.G. Pro 20 Bike Hydration Backpack 100oz as a replacement for a 10-15 year old CamelBak backpack I had. I find this a lot more comfortable to wear. When biking the way it sits with most of the weight on my hips and lower back really keeps weight off my shoulders. This is especially comfortable when doing long rides with a full 100 oz of water on board. I am not in love with the magnetic chest strap. It's okay, but a little annoying getting stuck on things. The internal storage is decent but not as large as my old expandable bag even though it is a larger size. But I can easily carry shoes in the external exposed adjustable pouch. I like the clips for attaching a helmet when not wearing it and walking around. It is a convenience. I also like the pockets on the waist belt. They are very useful for keeping my keys while I ride. Overall it is very comfortable even if the internal storage is not as good as I might like it to be.

Holds 3 liters of ice water and still have room for some supplies. It is comfortable to wear because the way the straps are made and has chest and waist straps. It easy to fill ice and water in the blater with its big fill opening. It's also well made.

Well built, straps and back and very comfortable. It does weigh with water, but you cannot feel it much. Very easy to drink water while riding. Would recommend.

It is such a great bag and the hydration pack works well. It is also the perfect size bag to take if you just need a smaller backpack for the day.

I had the version of the H.A.W.G before this one. It was an amazing pack. It was so good in fact a crackhead in San Francisco broke into my car and stole it even when he could of stole an iPhone or my expensive bike wheels. That theft put me back into the market for another pack and I got this. So far I love it, I absolutely need max space for snacks, jackets, dog snacks, and extra water for my trail dog. I love the trick magnetic clasp for the straw, though it feels a little weird. The only thing I don't like is the changeup with the back protection and i'm not sure if the liberal use of mesh on the straps will hold up to the Desert Southwest in the long run like my old pack did. So far so good though.

The new H.A.W.G backpacks are not as rugged as previous generations. Should straps are thin and unpadded, chest strap connects with a magnet on one side instead of in the center with a buckle. Other pack buckles seem cheaper as well. As a reference this is my 5th H.A.W.G pack.

This is a great pack for mountain biking! It has enough room to bring an extra layer of clothing, some food, and some tools. The breathable mesh back panel is amazing and really helps reduce sweaty back. I am a big fan of the "beavertail" shove it pocket on the back. Although you can use the built in clips to hang your helmet from, i usually just shove it in the beavertail until I get to the trail.