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Review on πŸŽ’ Gelindo 18L Insulated Hydration Backpack with 2.5L BPA Free Bladder - Stay Hydrated While Hiking, Camping, Cycling, and Running - Keeps Liquid Cool for Up to 4 Hours by James Richardson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great for the price

So first let me remind you that you get what you pay for. It's really cheap packaging. Other than that, it's great for most things I've used it for. I use it as a daypack when hiking. I like the insulated pocket for my hydration bladder. I filled my bladder with ice and traveled 6 hours in 102 degrees and found the water cool at least towards the end of the day. Water, as well as a stainless steel water bottle and my DSLR with a pair of lenses I barely recognize as there. It has a practical waist belt with zipped pockets for snacks or a headlamp. If you adjust the shoulder straps to the right length, it will fit your hips properly. The shoulder straps are comfortable and include a sternum strap with a rescue whistle which luckily I didn't have to use in an emergency. They also have extra straps so I can hang the clips for my camera so I don't have to hang my camera around my neck. - Side mesh pockets for extra water bottles. - It's compact and light but has enough space for a full hydration bladder, my lunch, a small first aid kit and my DSLR (wrapped in a towel because I often go through narrow ravines and have to squeeze through). The water bladder pocket is insulated, which helps retain water longer, keep you cool and ice last longer. Cons: The material is quite flimsy which contributes to its light weight, but a few sandstone abrasions in a narrow canyon caused a small hole (less than a penny). This is where the cheap price comes into play. This sandstone is really abrasive and wears away most things over time, so I have to apologize for that a bit. That's what deducted a star. - There is no rain cover included, so I bought it separately and always kept it in my bag.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Not bad