Osprey Hydraulics 2.5 L Water Hydration Reservoir - Red

I had previously purchased 2 cheaper bladders, both of which had issues and were clearly not of great quality. This bladder cost about twice the price of each of the others, but the quality of this one is far and above those. The bladder itself is of a much thicker and better quality plastic. The tubing is thicker. The mouthpiece lets more water through. The quick connect system allows you to disconnect only the hose and you can also route the hose through either side of the bladder. The included magnet is brilliant for holding the mouthpiece against your rucksack and stops it from flapping around and you always know where it is if you need to grab it. The hose is of a longer length than the cheaper bladders too. I've already had this one out for an 11 mile hike and it gave me no issues at all and I feel pretty confident in the quality of it. It goes nicely with my Osprey rucksack too (though obviously fits in any rucksack that has a hydration pouch). Although this Osprey model costs a bit more than some others (it also costs less than some too!), I wish I had simply bought this one first as it would have saved me the pain of going through 2 cheaper and lower quality bladders (which to be honest, are going in the bin). One last note, I didn't wash the bladder before first use and the water tasted almost perfect!

2.5!t blagger is a good size for a warm day, if a longer hike I take a backup. The bladder fits perfectly in my 12lt Osprey day sack, zero leaks from bladder fill point and drinking tube. Magnetic tube locator works well, no faf trying to reach for bottles in side pockets. If it’s a hot day fill the night prior and store in the fridge. I should of bought it years ago.

The pack itself is brilliant and the magnet is very strong ensuring the mouth piece is secure. However you feel like your going to rip the pack upon first opening, I'm not sure if its meant to be like this, but it was almost glues together at the fill point and you have to break the seal.

Highly functional with some great little features on this hydration pack. A wide reinforced opening at the top and a smart grip/handle makes it easy to fill, empty and clean. Zip lock fastening to prevent leaks. Easy to install and doesn't slump in to a heap at the bottom of your bag. There's a nifty little magnetic clip to secure the hose to your bag or clothing for easy sip access I love the turn cap and bite valve nice feature. And taste-free from the get go

Good product, that is well designed and significantly cheaper than equivalent Platypus that I was replacing (issues with seal leaking). Osprey: - easy fill and much better designed seal mechanism - no plastic taste even from new - good valve However, beware of the magnetic clip, while a good idea in principle it messes with compasses, so I have removed it, an ordinary clip or a velcro design would be much better.

Really convenient compared to bottles, and it works well. Some mention a plastic taste which is evident if you let water sit in it for a while, but rinsed mine has been fine. Only thing to note is with bottles you can see how much you have left and ration yourself, with the pack it's not easy to know without explicitly looking. Make sure you check what size your rucksack/backpack can take, there's a table you can find on t'interweb. Definitely recommend.

Was reluctant to get one of these as saw some reports of mould growing in tubes and people saying they didn't like the taste. It put me off of getting one have one now and it's so easy to clean with one of the cleaning kits. It fits nicely in the back of my bag. . Used the lemon trick overnight and haven't noticed any bad taste. Love the magnetic clip that holds it so.easily.in place on the strap of my bag. And it's accessible at all times. So am drinking more when hiking. Was worried about the extra weight but you hardly notice any difference. Previously only took 2 small bottles of water and a travel flask of coffee. Now have the bladder full and still take a coffee. So pleased I tried it. I'm now a big fan of these. Highly recommend

Got this for my osprey escapist rucksack for use when riding my bike. It fits perfect and works great. Its easy to drink from when I'm riding and the magnet helps keep the nossle in place. Haven't had any leaks so far and it is easy to fill up and empty. One problem...which everyone has commented om, is the taste. Admittedly it had a horrible and strong plastic taste for while. I did the lemon juice and freezer suggestion from osprey which helped and then it just went away after a few uses and now i taste nothing. So once you can get past that its a good product.

Déception à l'usage de cette poche. Le système qui permet de détacher facilement le tuyau pour remplir la poche sans tout défaire se détache tout seul dans le sac après une seule utilisation dans ces conditions très softs et sans contact avec autre chose et dans un sac à dos adapté muni d'un compartiment dédié. Pensant que c'était un défaut j'ai demandé un remplacement de produit mais aucune différence. Très gênant quand en pleine rando votre tuyau se détache tout seul. Dommage, sans quoi j'aurais adhéré.

2,5l ist eine gute und nicht zu schwere Größe für längere Touren. Schlauch-System ist durchdacht und mit dem Magnet am Brustgurt wirklich praktisch. Passt perfekt in meinen Osprey Syncro 20 und bisher ist nichts ausgelaufen. Im Vergleich zu anderen Wasserblasen, wirkt diese qualitativ hochwertig und auch das Mundstück sollte eine hohe Lebensdauer erreichen. Klare Empfehlung!

Bolsa de calidad, tras años de uso sigue como nueva, muy resistente.

Awesome bladder. I already have one of these so i know what i can say about it. Stays relatively flat even when full, awesome all the way around. OSPREY doesnt fool around!!! Great quality on the slide top and all components. Nothing feels chinsey, even though the bag itself is kinda thin, the material is strong. Recommend freezing with lemon juice and lemons in water 2/3 full before use though. Lots of plastic/rubber taste when you first get it. To be expected from all new water bladders. Bite valve is excellent and the magnetic clip is my favorite feature. Excellent option if you wanna scoop your water straight from a stream, with the slide top mouth and hard lips it is easy peasy. The fact that the tube splits with a quick connect, filtering is a breeze if you have a clip in filter. Filling this thing with a gravity system would be just as hassle free. If you dont need the rigid back panel the LT model is the way to go, it is the lightest of the hydraulics line and will last you a very long time. All around the best choice when it comes to water bladders, i think. Be sure to get a cleaning kit though. Cleaning the drink tube could keep you from getting unnecessarily sick.

Muy buena calidad