🚴 CamelBak KUDU Protector 10 Hydration Pack with 100oz Reservoir Review

Used CB MULE before and it's much better, sits flatter on the back, carries the same load and distributes the weight more evenly. MULE has 3.0L lumbar support, making it look more like a fanny pack with shoulder straps. This backpack is the same height as the backpack for better weight distribution. I looked at all the fanny packs and went all out with this one with no regrets.

I thought I'd found the perfect backpack for long trips of 1-2 days or short trips of 1 hour, because you can remove the hold. But if you remove the hold, you can't put anything at all. There are no zipped compartments, just a pair of mesh pockets at the top. And then you have to put the water bladder into the mesh pocket with the back protector so that it bunches up at the bottom. Not a great design. I returned it.

Does not come with a hydration reservoir. Yes, you read that right $200 and no bubble. It's hydration, right?!? BYOBladder breaks this up for me. The smaller size is perfect for quick turns, and if you want an even lighter configuration you can open the storage pocket just for the back protector and a couple of jersey pockets. If you buy a bag be prepared to 1.) sweat, it doesn't breathe 2.) Buy or bring your own hydration bladder and water bottle - if you want a minimalist configuration you'll

Previously used CB MULE and it's much better, sits flatter on the back, carries the same load and distributes the weight more evenly. MULE has 3.0L lumbar support, making it look more like a fanny pack with shoulder straps. This backpack is the same height as the backpack for better weight distribution. I looked at all the fanny packs and went all out with this one with no regrets.

I thought I found the perfect backpack for long trips of 1-2 days or short trips of 1 hour because you can remove the charging compartment. But if you remove the hold, you can't put anything at all. There are no zipped compartments, just a pair of mesh pockets at the top. And then you have to put the water bladder into the mesh pocket with the back protector so that it bunches up at the bottom. Not a great design. I returned it.

Supplied without hydration bladder. Yes, you read that right $200 and no bubble. That's hydration right?!? BYOBladder breaks this up for me. The smaller size is perfect for quick turns, and if you want an even lighter configuration you can open the storage pocket just for the back protector and a couple of jersey pockets. If you buy a bag be prepared to 1.) sweat, it doesn't breathe 2.) Buy or bring your own hydration bladder and water bottle - if you want a minimalist configuration you'll lose