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The North Face Gulper Backpack - 550cu in

The North Face Gulper Backpack - 550cu in description

Pack snacks in The North Face Gulper Backpack, store your bike pump in the external elastic pump holder, and head up the road. With a two liter water reservoir, this pack keeps you hydrated on half-day treks. The Gulper hydration pack's foam back panel and air-mesh shoulder straps keep you cool as you start your uphill battle. Use The North Face's magnetic clip attachment on the outside strap to secure the hydration mouthpiece and hose so they don't fly in your face as you ride over rocks and streams. The Nalgene Bite Me Valve pivots for easy one-hand on and off control, and the quick-connect hose assembly makes it easy to remove and fill the reservoir. If the hip-belt is getting in your way during the final climb, quickly remove it at the next switchback.

Bottom Line: Enjoy your half-day trail adventure with The North Face Gulper Hydration Pack.

I've been using this pack all summer for hiking and biking. The straps are easily adjustable and you can switch the hose to whichever arm strap is comfortable for you. My two favorite features are the magnetic clip to hold the mouth piece in place and the 2 outside pockets that you can access without taking the pack off.

The only problem here is the connection between the hose and water bladder. It is not as secure as i thought it would be and it leaked on my first use. I was able to fix it myself with gorilla glue that is much stronger and seals better then the glue originally used. My friend has a camelback where the attachment to the bladder is much more secure and sealed. I would not recommend this product.