This time, we find Rad back in his natural habitat (surrounded by gear) where he reviews the Condor Hydration Bladder Carrier kit. This all in one set up comes with everything you need to fill up and stay hydrated right out of the box–but there’s more to quenching your thirst on the trail than water […]
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Watch: Basics of “Tactical” Hydration
Take a knee and drink some water. We’re going to take a moment discuss some different systems that can keep us hydrated. On the table today is the Qore Performance Ice Plate, MSR Dromedary, Camelbak, and Source hydration bladders. Much can be said of hydration and how to carry water on you. This is meant […]
The CamelBak Aurora: The Minimalist Choice for Hydration
CamelBak and I go back a very long ways. When I was 18 someone from CIF handed me one and sent me on my way. From there one we traveled to close to a dozen different countries. On every patrol and in every firefight I was in, it literally had my back. The convenience of […]
The CamelBak Forge: Forged for Adventure
Vacuum insulated drink wear is the latest and greatest fad to go hit the outdoor market. Calling it a fad is a bit much, as it’s not likely to change anytime soon. The Camelbak Forge is from famed hydration pack manufacturer CamelBak. The Forge is a 16-ounce vacuum insulated travel mug designed to add a […]
CamelBak MULE hydration system
After having arrived at 2nd Ranger Battalion I began the process of being issued gear. Not your standard uniforms, those were provided by the CIF facility. Instead the Ranger specific gear: fast-rope gloves, Oakley sunglasses (ballistic with four different lenses), CamelBak, soft armor, ceramic plates, ruck, combat gear (Rhodesian, etc), sleep systems, you get the […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | Camelbak
Between my scheduled appointments today I decided to swing by Camelbak to see what was going on in the world of hydration. One of the newest packs out right now is the Camelbak Urban Assault which was just released a few months ago. I personally purchased that pack to use for this trip as my […]
The Pack of All Trades? Using the CamelBak Urban Assault Pack for EDC, Training and Competition
Courtesy of ITS Tactical By Doc Rader If you’re like me, there’s something inherently compelling about packs and storage solutions. I definitely fancy myself a pack connoisseur, although my wife uses a slightly different term. So when ITS approached me about reviewing the Urban Assault from CamelBak, there was no way I could turn it down. […]
GeigerRig Rigger Hydration Pack
GeigerRig has designed and produced a superior hydration pack that addresses all the issues of earlier-generation hydration packs.
Camelbak Linchpin | A Small Pack with Large Pack Features
I’ve been using Camelbak products since before they actually had a military/tactical line of products and have always been more than satisfied with the quality of their products. So, when I had the chance to check out the Camelbak Linchpin pack, I had high expectations. Let’s go through the basics to start out. It’s a […]
First Look: All-New 2017 Camelbak Urban Assault Pack
The Camelbak Urban Assault has been one of my favorite EDC packs ever since I reviewed it back in 2012. Now the company has released a follow-up. The All-New 2017 Camelbak Urban Assault is slightly larger than it’s predecessor and features an internal wire frame and ergonomically shaped back panel that is designed to comfortably handle […]