Review on CamelBak Hydration Black Mil Spec Reservoir Sports & Fitness by Patrick Cox

I needed a good hiking backpack for wildlife photography. I used an Osprey backpack which worked well but didn't quite fit me perfectly and didn't have that much capacity. This Camelbak BFM actually lets me carry more stuff (and more liquid) than ever before, and the weight is so nicely distributed I don't even notice. So far I have done several 4 hour hikes with no discomfort and very little fatigue. I also like to have a MOLLE system on my back and at the moment I only tie a flashlight there and sometimes a pocket knife, but I plan to buy some MOLLE. Pockets and belts to allow greater modularity. You can also see in my photos that I have a camera mount on my shoulder strap. This is another highly recommended addition if you are a wildlife photographer. Holds a camera ready to take an instant picture without having to stop and rummage through your bag. In my old pack, the binding compressed around the entire shoulder pad and it worked, but that meant the hard plastic piece was digging into my shoulder. With the help of BFM I was able to attach the attachment to the smaller strap that goes in front of the liner and it works much better and my shoulder no longer hurts after a few hours of hiking.