Review on LANZON Liters Hydration Water Bladder by Dusty Wonsley

A few years ago I started using a Nathan lumbar belt with a 22 ounce bottle. Then I ran with a PDA for most of my running years. A few weeks ago I ran with my boyfriend and he always ran with a hydration pack. He's also 6ft 7in and 260lbs so I figured his water needs were greater than mine. I'm 6 feet and 180 pounds. Most of the time I had no problems with the portable device. ran to the house for water, or filled her handheld at the fire hydrant on the ball court or in the park. I've always wanted a hydration pack. I have three that I bought from Walmart, all Ozark Trail, and they work great when I ride my bike. I tried running with smaller packs and barely made it to the bottom of the street before running back and taking it off, a way to jump hard. That's when I got the idea, let's try it with a backpack. especially for running. I've looked at all types over the years and with so many options and reviews, it's easy to squint. I wanted something cheap as my new Nathan laptop I just bought is more expensive and if I don't like it I can use it for cycling and call it good. First impression, I like this backpack. I ran 6 miles this morning and felt the ecchi was good. I like that it stays in place and now I know that a backpack/vest is made specifically for running because it's quite comfortable for me, a new backpack owner. The setting and just the feeling takes some getting used to. The chest straps are obviously quite easy to play with, and the side straps are easy to tighten to release. One of the reviewers made me buy this because we have the same build. I have a chest of about 40 inches and this fits very well. The side straps are almost or almost fully tightened, and the chest straps are a bit tight, but they still have plenty of adjustment options. I like to run in sleeveless t-shirts. This can be a problem as the shoulder straps touch the skin. For six miles the friction wasn't that bad. I go late on Sundays and will update the review and let you know if this is a problem. But in general the fit is quite comfortable for an average height man. The only thing I don't like is that one shoulder strap fits tighter than the other. It's hard to explain, but the right strap stretches more under the arm than the left. It's ok, and I've played with the side straps and tried to make them the same, but it's a different adjustment than a regular backpack. The backpack has a horizontal pull instead of the vertical pull of a normal backpack. I want the left one to be pulled vertically down and tightened. Not critical, maybe it's my running style and physique. As for running. After fiddling with the settings for a while and getting used to a backpack and 2 liters of water to carry around, it feels great. There is virtually no rebound, which is very cool. The backpack fits snugly on your back with the bladder right between your shoulder blades, it depends on your body type but I'm sure it will be in roughly the same place. It takes a long time to get used to the sound of sloshing water or attached frontal lightning, about halfway through I don't think I noticed their presence. I was a little concerned about chest straps and how tight they should be because if you take a deep breath how tight should they be? It's really up to you, but I like the chest straps to be a bit loose, but overall it's great. The straps stay in place. Bladder tube is OK. There are two elastic loops on each shoulder strap and I've had it up and over my right shoulder, down through the right loop and up through the left loop and it's no problem either. Really great design. Overall, I'm very happy with the first launch and look forward to the sequel. I bought a 2 liter bottle from WalMart. I'm sure each of the Revain will cost about the same. I bought the cheapest for just under $10. I have an S8 plus and it fits perfectly in one of the front zipped pockets, I hardly noticed while running. Well here's the kicker, like I said, I ran with 22 ounces of water. During, say, 15 miles, I was able to stick it out and make it through the full 15 miles. During my 6 mile run and cool down before going home, I drank half a bubble, which is about 32 ounces. So it's quite interesting that I can get more water if needed. Overall I didn't think I would be so impressed. The real kicker is the price. I always thought I would buy a Nathan product but all the big brands like Camelbak, Nathan, Ultimate Direction etc are quite expensive. Time will tell if this package will stand up to abuse, but I actually think it will work just fine. First impressions are a great purchase and I highly recommend it, especially for the price. If you don't like it for running, it can be used for many other activities. Update 7-8-18 Did 14 miles yesterday and this package is amazing. As I said in the review, I've always been skeptical about moisture packs. I always thought they were very uncomfortable. Well I'm an addict and I love having so much water on demand. I probably drank 3/4 during and after the run. Just the thought that I don't have to conserve so much water was such a psychological help. I also felt better physically, I think. When you run (long distances) your muscles need water during and after the run, I felt great. So overall I'm very, very happy with this purchase and if you think you might like it or want to buy a hydration pack, buy it and try it. You may like it, you may hate it, but for the money it's worth a try. Update 7/31/18: I walk this morning to put on my backpack and notice that the chest straps have been removed very far away. I found that you can move two chest straps vertically and each independently. So if you look at the front view, each strap is attached to the shoulder straps, but in such a way that you can move them up and down. I played around with this new feature on this morning run and what I like most is the straps around my chest where I could measure my chest for a suit. With most of my backpacks that have trash straps, I like the backpack to be resting on them rather than on my shoulders. There aren't many ways to do it with this one. When these chest straps are below your chest they lift up, when above them they push back. Waste straps don't help much with weight distribution, but chest straps do. As mentioned, you will make adjustments based on your body type, but just thought I'd let you know in order to make the best choice when purchasing this product. After a few more runs I still like the backpack, no major issues. Update 8-3-18: I felt silly thinking the front straps didn't have buckles, but they do. They appear to be quite light, so the backpack is best worn as a vest. I'm pretty sure it won't be too hard to break these clips so be careful. As mentioned above, the vertical adjustment of these chest straps is comfortable in the latest update. I moved them around while jogging this morning and found they fit me well with one strap across my chest and the other under my chest, not much but it gives you control of the shoulder straps from popping/bouncing. Great backpack that still holds up well. Update: 08/18/11 One bug causing the problem is the rubber band that holds the bladder tube. I throw the hose over my shoulder down through the right elastic and up through the left elastic. Photographed as the left strap loses elasticity. The hose starts to crack during operation and becomes very annoying. Although there is a good solution. I simply placed the tube on the reflective tape on my left shoulder. It is enough to hold the hose in place. The hose naturally wants to curve this way and is easier to pull down to get a drink. Everything else is fine with the package. The zippers are still good, the buckles are good. Also pay attention to the position of the chest straps in the photos. The vertical movement of these straps really adds to the comfort. I didn't bother with the side straps at all. Overall still a great pack, I've always run with it, even on short runs. I suppose if you run long distances you might as well get used to your gear and run short distances in it.