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Camelbak Lobo Reviews

Description: (from camelbak.com)
The mountain bike enthusiast will appreciate the fact that the Lobo™ has the most hydration and storage capacity of any of CamelBak’s external fill products. A flexible, stable system, the Lobo™ is perfect for several hours of hard trail riding. Easily access the 100 oz OMEGA™ HydroTanium™ Reservoir to refill when on-the-go and carry up to 200 cubic inches of

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by Keldog7   on August 30, 2009   Pros I don't even notice the pack on my back, the weight distribution is so well done. Comfortable, great back ventilation, very reasonable storage, easy to use. Cons Like any Camelbak, it can be a pain to clean out after riding. And like many have said, the filler cap is really tough to remove sometimes. Verdict I bought this pack and wow.. no more water bottles. For me, it's the right pack in the right size. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by jpo   on August 26, 2009   Pros Storage (both aquatic and not), comfort, durability, ventilation. Cons Waist strap. Who needs it? "Easy access" refill isn't that easy in my sink, but I usually pull the bladder to fill anyway. Verdict GREAT hydration pack. Use it for trail riding as well as general around town cargo. When in the woods it holds tools, keys, phone, and enough water for a pretty long ride, around town it can hold my medium format camera, keys, phone, wallet, and my U-Lock. If I leave the bladder at home I even have a good amount of space for carrying stuff home from errands. Really, the negatives I listed above are trivial. The waistband is removable and the "easy fill" isn't unusable, I just don't like it. If those two aren't a problem for you (they weren't for me) then this is a great buy. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by fleetwood   on June 4, 2009   Pros external storage, 100 oz. bladder, adjustable (up and down) chest strap, pretty comfortable overall Cons no clip for hose, no insulation on hose Verdict I had an old Rocket, and the storage was minimal at best. I bought a new 100 oz. version of the Lobo (description above indicates 70 oz). I've been on a couple short rides, and one fairly long ride, on which I packed it full. It did great, and I had plenty of water at the end of the ride. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by nickrm   on May 3, 2009   Pros Reservoir capacity, light-weight, comfortable. Cons none Verdict I really enjoy using this pack. It's very durable and can take a beating. I have had my share of falls with the pack taking most of the brunt, and still no damage to pack. Highly recommended for shorter trips. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by JAMIS-JUNKIE   on January 4, 2009   Pros Holds enough water for a 2-4 hour ride. Small, compact and lightweight. Cons The resevoir cap/lid can be a bit hard to open at times. Verdict I like the pack because if you freeze it over night it will keep you cool for awhile on those hot summer rides. My son and I can wear it because it has a good amount of adjustabilty in it. Has enough room for basic trail tools, wallet ,keys and light snacks. Great bang for your buck!! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by ScubaSchaef   on December 27, 2008   Pros storage capacity, amount of water, comfort Cons None Verdict This pack can hold all the necessities, it has some mesh compartments in the pockets so all your things don't move around; it's very comfortable and it vents your back so it doesn't get all hot and sweaty Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by 2leftfeet   on December 21, 2008   Pros Small enough you don't fill your pack full of too much stuff, carries enough water for a 2 hour summer ride, pack is light and comfy Cons reservoir Verdict I like the pack, the Omega reservoir is very difficult to open sometimes. The filler cap retainer broke after about 6 months. Even after 3 years of regular use my reservoir still tastes chemically and leaves a mild burning in my the back of my throat if I fill it the night before a ride. I like the pack a lot. It is light, it carries just enough tools and food and the patch/bungee system really does hold your stuff. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by RunandBike0519   on August 31, 2008   Pros The new version not pictured here is an all around great pack, it holds 3 liters of water and has plenty of pockets for all of your gear. The sternum and lower strap keep it on tight full or empty. The ventilation channel also keep your back cool. Cons None. Verdict Slightly expensive, but defiantly worth it one of the best hydration packs out there. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by zsnau734   on June 30, 2008   Pros Enough water for a 3+ hour ride. Enough storage for some light snacks and tools as well. Cons Non - works great for it designated purpose. Verdict Excellent camelback for those that want a lot of water, but don't require a huge amount of storage. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by aabiking   on August 8, 2007   Pros Enough water for a three hour ride on a hot day. Just the right size for short rides where extra gear is not needed. The pump port holds any size mini pump and i have never lost my pump or had it fall out during a crash. Cons The filler cap is very hard to remove when its time to refill. Verdict This is a great product. I wish they had these when i was in the Army. Beats carrying a water bottle on your bike anyday. Recommended for: Anyone