Hydration packs are designed to carry water outdoors, making drinking more efficient and convenient, while eliminating the need to stop for frequent water breaks. 

HOW DO YOU DRINK OUT OF A HYDRATION PACK? 

CamelBak hydration packs feature an on/off switch on the water reservoir that is attached to the tube and mouthpiece, allowing you to drink hands-free. 

HOW DO I ADJUST THE SHOULDER STRAPS OF MY PACK?

CamelBak packs are designed so you can easily adjust them to fit your own body type. Everyone has their own preferences, but here are some guidelines for figuring out where the pack should sit on your body: If your pack has a waist belt attached, try to set the shoulder straps so the waist belt lines up with the top of your hips.

This will transfer some of the load from your hips to your waist, which means more stability and a better range of motion. If your pack has sternum straps, slide them up or town so the strap sits just above your abdomen. This will also help distribute weight more evenly across your body.

To remove the tube from the reservoir (or to take off the bite valve), soak the end of the reservoir with the tube connection in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. This should soften the plastic and make it easier to pull the tube off. You can use the same trick to reattach the tube or bite valve: soak everything in warm water before pushing the parts back together. Once the plastic cools, it will firm up and seal itself more securely.

Nobody wants to get stuck in the backcountry with a leaky reservoir. Before you hit the trails, here’s how to make sure everything is in good shape:

• Pull the reservoir out of your pack and give it a quick visual inspection.
• Run some clean water through the reservoir and tube to rinse away any old tastes and odours. If your reservoir still looks or smells funky, give it a more thorough cleaning (you can find instructions here).
• Give the drinking tube a firm tug on either end to make sure it doesn’t come loose. If the tube comes off too easily, it might be stretched out—in that case, you can trim an inch off the end and then press the part back into the tube.
• Check the seal on the cap by filling the reservoir with water, screwing the cap on tightly, and rotating/squishing the reservoir to make sure nothing leaks.
• If your cap is leaking, take a look at the O-ring (the black rubber ring on the inside of the cap lid) to make sure it isn’t twisted or broken.
• If your bite valve, drinking tube or Quick Link adapter isn’t working, you can buy a replacement part on our Reservoir Accessories page. For a broken cap or damaged O-ring, you’ll need to contact our Warranty Department for a replacement.

If your pack gets a little dusty, just wipe it down with a damp cloth. If it's really dirty and needs a deeper cleaning, here’s what to do:

• Soak it in warm or cool water with some mild soap.
• Rinse it thoroughly with cool water (skip this step, and you might end up creating some suds the next time you sweat with your pack on).
• Hang it up to air dry.

Your pack can go just about anywhere you go—but NOT in the washing machine. Machine-washing your pack can twist or tear the straps and fixtures, and wear away the fabric’s weatherproof coating. If you decide to go rogue and throw your pack in the wash anyway, just be aware that it voids the Got Your Bak™ warranty.

The Camelbak team lives and breathes hydration packs, our mission is to continuously reinvent outdoor hydration and carry solutions that empower an active lifestyle.

Camelbak always offer the very best in hydration packs because at our core we are inventors. We have 44 product ranges that hold multiple design patents. We pioneered hands-free hydration and introduced the first BPA-free bottles to the world.

We're inspired by the ever-changing needs of the diverse outdoor community and are driven to be the first to meet them. We get excited about solving problems and taking on seemingly impossible challenges.

We are obsessive about what we make, how it's made and for whom we make it. We care about the way our products impact people and the environment. We understand our consumer, and our designs are deeply connected to market insights.

Equally as important in pushing our hydration pack designs to the limit is the Camelbak commitment to a repurpose green pack future. By 2025, all CamelBak products will be designed to reduce our climate impact and continue to be made with the safest materials.