Review on 💦 Platypus Big Zip Water Reservoir for Hydration Backpacks, 2-Liter: EVO with Fast Flow Valve, Clear | Ultimate Hydration Solution by Brian Cruz

Item arrived properly packaged and on time. Haven't ridden it yet but did some tests at home. I filled it first to check for leaks and it was good. I then filled it up and put it in my backpack (Badlands CR2200) and lay on top of it to make sure the backpack would hold up to the pressure. After putting my weight on it and giving it more weight than would be expected on a hike, I checked it for leaks and was still fine. Overall I'm impressed. Seems to be quite well built and has a lot of nice features like top filling, hose disconnects in two places and a squat, rectangular shape that makes it perfect for my Badlands pack. The hose separation points also appear very solid. The first release is a locking mechanism that can be released when fully packed. The second detachment at the bottom of the pack is held by a corrugated structure on the pack nozzle. Removing it will cause the pack to leak when full, but don't worry about the hose slipping off at this point and getting your pack and gear wet. I pulled on him and he held me tight. You have to make a lot of effort to remove it, which eliminates accidental disconnection. Overall exactly what I wanted from a water backpack for hiking. Will update the review if anything changes in the field.