CamelBak say the circular UV lamp inside the new All Clear bottle head is more efficient at killing micro-organisms than a straight bulbJames Huang
CamelBak’s new All Clear bottle system promises safe drinking water in just 60 secondsJames Huang
Especially nasty water can first be handled with the optional CamelBak Pre-Filter. It won’t kill any harmless microbia but it should at least get rid of most of the floaties. The silicone top is designed to protect the bottle threads from contaminationJames Huang
CamelBak claim the All Clear will purify up to 60 liters of water before needing a recharge via the handy USB portJames Huang
CamelBak showed their new hydration packs at the Sea Otter Classic, their Press Camp and Dealer Camp but Interbike onlookers were still captivated by the new ‘tinman’ Mule, built with a new material that’s not only unique in appearance but also more abrasion resistant than CamelBak’s other packsJames Huang
CamelBak’s Groove everyday bottle sports a doulble-walled construction to help keep liquids cold. The thumb flip is now integrated into the silicone bite valve, too, making it less likely something will break in a fallJames Huang
Bigger straws on CamelBak’s revised everyday bottles promise a higher flow rateJames Huang
Hydrapak’s new baffled reservoir sits flatter than before when filled while a clever Snap-Zip internal structure still allows the reservoir to be turned completely inside out for cleaning and dryingJames Huang
Not that anyone would ever do this in regular use but it’s reassuring nonetheless to know that Hydrapak’s reservoirs can withstand this kind of abuseJames Huang
Hydrapak have two new optional hoses with co-extruded foam exteriors to protect liquids from extreme temperatures. Two thicknesses are available depending on the desired level of insulationJames Huang
The new Hydrapak Wooly Mammoth bottle uses a double-walled construction filled with PrimaloftJames Huang
Hydrapak’s large-capacity Jolla is completely redesigned for 2012James Huang
The revamped Hydrapak Jolla gets a molded foam back panel and shoulder straps for improved ventilation and comfortJames Huang
Hydrapak have switched to a top-loading configuration for the Jolla but it opens up wide and there’s zippered side access, tooJames Huang
The top of the new Hydrapak Jolla is fitted with a tool wrapJames Huang
The basic layout of the Hydrapak Morro is mostly unchanged for 2012 but the bottom compartment has been enlarged and there are now additional pockets on the waist strapJames Huang
The revised Hydrapak Morro receives a molded foam back and ventilated foam shoulder straps for 2012James Huang
Hydrapak fit their E-Lite Vest with few bells and whistles – just a sleeve for a one-liter reservoir and a few quick-access pockets on the straps for energy gels and the likeJames Huang
The ultra-minimal Hydrapak E-Lite Vest gets a new mesh back and bigger shoulder strap pockets that are now iPhone-friendlyJames Huang
Oakley’s Full Circuit, Mid Circuit and Short CircuitJames Huang
Oakely’s Code Red back paddingMatt Pacocha
Osprey’s Momentum packsMatt Pacocha
Osprey’s key lanyard on the MomentumMatt Pacocha
The Air Speed ventilated back on the Syncro packsMatt Pacocha