Hidden inside all of CamelBak’s 2011 packs is the vastly improved new Antidote reservoirJames Huang
One of the benefits of CamelBak’s new quick-release hose attachment is the optional plug-in charcoal filter. It doesn’t make non-drinking water safe but supposedly does remove taste and odour from tap waterJames Huang
Updated CamelBak hydration packs include a new pocket to more securely anchor the Antidote reservoirJames Huang
CamelBak’s updated bite valve lock is now harder to inadvertantly open or pop off than beforeJames Huang
Key features on the new CamelBak Antidote reservoir include a quarter-turn lid that’s said to be at least 40 percent easier to open than before plus integrated drying arms that hold the reservoir openJames Huang
The new Charge 450 has the same capacity as CamelBak’s classic MULE but at just two-thirds of the weightJames Huang
CamelBak’s new Charge 240 pack is a lightweight, minimal option suitable for racing or shorter ridesJames Huang
The new raised back panel on the Charge series isn’t as effective as the articulated NV design but weighs a lot lessJames Huang
The CamelBak Octane LR places its 2L reservoir down around your hips, where the load is more stable and less likely to shift around during technical manoeuvresJames Huang
CamelBak’s new lightweight packs use pared-down shoulder straps to help save weightJames Huang
CamelBak’s new LR reservoir redistributes the weight down around your hips for a more stable feelJames Huang
The redesigned CamelBak MULE still holds a generous 3L of water but total cargo capacity now bumps up to 12.5L from last year’s 10LJames Huang
The revised MULE NV articulated back panel is a bit more streamlined than the originalJames Huang
Handy stretch side pockets on several new CamelBak packs are perfect for energy gels and mini-toolsJames Huang