hydration packs in Canada.

Troy T. Moore · May 12th, 2009, 00:12

Hello,

I have googled with limited sucess. I am looking to purchase a hydration pack. I want a "stand alone" model that holds 3-5L and in OD or some similar shade of green. Any sources within Canada that you could direct me to would be greatly appreciated. Yes, I am aware of ASC Mart and the Pantac available...

Is Camelbak the "best" quality?

One thing that is important to me is the quality of the bladder and hose/bite valve materials. Food grade not Chinese "good enough" preferred.

Thank you for any and all help in this matter.

Erennert · May 12th, 2009, 00:13

Try Craigs List.

Trader rating · May 12th, 2009, 00:14

I haven't seen any 5L bladders... 3L is the most common.

For Canadian sources for Camelbaks check out
www.dstactical.com
www.sealsactiongear.com

I've only used Camelbaks for the last 6 years, taken them through lots of excercises, PT and a deployment in Afghanistan and I've never had a problem.

Endymion · May 12th, 2009, 00:41

CamelBak does have a 5.9L model available but 3L is about average. As the previous post mentioned, try both DST and SEALS - each has great customer service.

ThunderCactus · May 12th, 2009, 00:56

I'm ALL over camelbak, I LOVE their packs, much nicer than blackhawk!
So what are you looking for exactly?
basic 3L pack? Thermobak
3L pack with cargo? Ambush
something more streamlined? Hotshot

It's not often I see OD camelbak stuff so I can't guarantee you it's availability, but you could always buy an OD hydrapack CARRIER, and buy a camelbak bladder separate!

Chingyul · May 12th, 2009, 02:08

My vote is for the SOURCE bladder. Best one I've used so far.
Absolutely no plastic taste!

Can't really suggest anything for a carrier though. I'd want a Camelbak HAWG if I was looking. Just enough extra storage. Anything more, and I'd just use my TAD FAST Pack.

Griffen · May 12th, 2009, 02:37

I think MEC will mail things to Saskatchewan. Check the web site. They have tons to pick from and all i have gotten for biking from them have been great. They have replacement parts too.

http://search.mec.ca/?N=10&Ntt=hydra...=1242106598966

Blackthorne · May 12th, 2009, 08:37

I have beat the shit out of my CB.

Picture a 235 pound (back then lol) guy falling from a crouch onto his back, in full armor, 14 mags of 223 and an AR.

I did it all fucking day and I am still using the same bladder and holder. Three others burst on that course. None of them were Camelbak.

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May 12th, 2009, 00:12	#1
Troy T. Moore Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saskatchewan	hydration packs in Canada. Hello, I have googled with limited sucess. I am looking to purchase a hydration pack. I want a "stand alone" model that holds 3-5L and in OD or some similar shade of green. Any sources within Canada that you could direct me to would be greatly appreciated. Yes, I am aware of ASC Mart and the Pantac available... Is Camelbak the "best" quality? One thing that is important to me is the quality of the bladder and hose/bite valve materials. Food grade not Chinese "good enough" preferred. Thank you for any and all help in this matter.

May 12th, 2009, 00:14	#3
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	I haven't seen any 5L bladders... 3L is the most common. For Canadian sources for Camelbaks check out www.dstactical.com www.sealsactiongear.com I've only used Camelbaks for the last 6 years, taken them through lots of excercises, PT and a deployment in Afghanistan and I've never had a problem. Last edited by -Skeletor-; February 22nd, 2010 at 10:56..

May 12th, 2009, 02:08	#6
Chingyul Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta	My vote is for the SOURCE bladder. Best one I've used so far. Absolutely no plastic taste! Can't really suggest anything for a carrier though. I'd want a Camelbak HAWG if I was looking. Just enough extra storage. Anything more, and I'd just use my TAD FAST Pack. __________________ Archived Buy/Sell Rating

May 12th, 2009, 00:41	#4
Endymion Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Markham, ON	CamelBak does have a 5.9L model available but 3L is about average. As the previous post mentioned, try both DST and SEALS - each has great customer service.

May 12th, 2009, 00:56	#5
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I'm ALL over camelbak, I LOVE their packs, much nicer than blackhawk! So what are you looking for exactly? basic 3L pack? Thermobak 3L pack with cargo? Ambush something more streamlined? Hotshot It's not often I see OD camelbak stuff so I can't guarantee you it's availability, but you could always buy an OD hydrapack CARRIER, and buy a camelbak bladder separate!

May 12th, 2009, 02:37	#7
Griffen a.k.a {BDS} Veritas Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, West End	I think MEC will mail things to Saskatchewan. Check the web site. They have tons to pick from and all i have gotten for biking from them have been great. They have replacement parts too. http://search.mec.ca/?N=10&Ntt=hydra...=1242106598966 __________________ Elite Force - Front Line Resolution - What's In Your Mag?

May 12th, 2009, 08:37	#8
Blackthorne A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Consecon, Ontario	I have beat the shit out of my CB. Picture a 235 pound (back then lol) guy falling from a crouch onto his back, in full armor, 14 mags of 223 and an AR. I did it all fucking day and I am still using the same bladder and holder. Three others burst on that course. None of them were Camelbak. __________________ VINCITE OMNIMODO

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