G4Free Tactical Hydration Packs Water Backpack for Outdoor

First thing I noticed was there wasn't a bunch of loose threads hanging off like some Amazon "tactical" bags and pouches and it, over all, seems well constructed. Second thing was the bladder has been redesigned/upgraded, and seems more robust, less likely to leak, and easier to clean then older ones. It doesn't have a ton of cargo room in the two comparments, but I knew this going in and the beauty of molle is that you can customize your gear for your needs. I atached my admin pouch to the bottom molle panel a pistol mag pouch for flashlight and an old M16A1 pouch for glasses. This set up works really well for me, a low voltage tech, to jump into the company truck every morning, have all the things I might need and the H20 to stay hydrated. It is compact, cofortable, and after 3 weeks of daily use and refining the favorite of my four molle bags in ease of use and stowed item retrieveablity. The only negative so far is I wish the bladder compartment was more insulated but for $30 I'm satisfied. I will update for quality in a few months or it has an issue

I suck at drinking water, so I bought this as my “hydration enforcer.” No leaks, super sturdy, and a constant reminder: "drink water, lazy human". It works great around the house (I work remote), and I’ll take it on hikes once I stop being terrible at… filling it. If your plants drink more water than you do, this might save your life. At full capacity (of water) the pack still feels relatively light and comfortable to wear, which is great! If you drink the expected amount of water/per day like a normal human (unlike me..), then this is a stylish and sturdy hydration pack to have for your running/hiking adventures! I would highly recommend it!

Purchased this hydration pack in September of 2022 and used it extensively in the summer of 2023. First impressions were good; quality construction and it fits great. The bladder and hose assembly are easy to attach and route to the drinking position. The couple of times I used it in 2022 and early 2023, I had zero complaints and it worked as it should. In the summer of 2023, I traveled from my home in Alaska to California and Eastern Washington where I used this hydration pack a LOT ! Hiked in the Sierra's and having the larger quantity of water was awesome. I really enjoyed being able to fill it with ice water and use it a cooling pack on my back in the heat of Central California. On three occasions we hiked form the car and were on the trail for 2 to 4 hours. On a concert camping trip at the Gorge, in Washington, this pack was a life saver. Same deal, filled it with ice water and I stayed cool while wearing it in the 90 degree heat and wandering around the booths and Shakedown Street. What was really great, was being able to take into the concert empty and filling it inside - the larger volume of water meant I could hang out on the hill and groove without having to worry about re-filling. If you're considering this hydration pack, it's only limitation is it's size. It is small and not meant for long stints away from camp. I use it for about 3 or 4 hours max while hiking. There just isn't space in the pack for food and a stove etc.... There's space for a few small snacks and the essentials. I used it this past week for a short 2 hour hike on Kruzof Island and it was perfect: fit a first aid kit, firearm, folding knife, wallet and phone. But again, I was back at camp within a couple hours. If you plan to carry a small stove or extra clothing, you'll want a larger pack.

** In my experience, the first time you connect the straw to the bladder, it is only sealed after you hear it click into place. This is how you avoid water all over your back and pants. ** CONS: I'll start with the only con. The only insulated part of this system is the straw, so the bladder loses temperature rather quickly in the Texas heat. I bought a 3L water bladder insulator to solve that issue. PROS: Backpack fits well and stays secure even when running full speed. I'm a long-legged 6 feet tall 165 lbs guy and the chest and waist straps hit me perfectly (30x34 pant size). There's even little belt loop type things to keep the straps from flapping around in the wind. Well designed. No leaks on any seals or edges after multiple not-so-gentle uses with ice cubes thrown in with no regard. At this price point I can afford to be rough with it. You can avoid that 'funky' taste and get many uses out of this with proper care and maintenance. If it does start to get funky, don't worry- you can buy replacement caps, nozzles, clips, bite valves, straws, insulators, bladders, and even treatment tablets to fizzle and dissolve in your bladder to get the stubborn funk out. Immediately after EVERY use, I sanitize the handle, the outside of the bladder, and the backpack itself thoroughly. Mouthpiece and bite valve gets washed, disinfected, rinsed, and dried. Straw gets the same treatment. After everything is dry I use a fan and a paper towel holder to hold open the bladder and aim the air flow to the inside if I missed any water. So far, the above methods have kept everything not only clean-smelling and tasteless, but funk, gunk, and hardwater free. As someone who loves being outdoors but has allergies and asthma, drinking cold water during my outside workouts helps keep my throat from getting too dry, which keeps my chest from getting tight, which keeps my airways open, which keeps me (and has kept me) from needing my inhaler. That is priceless, believe me. I'm extremely happy with the price and performance of this bladder and bag.

I am very impressed with the quality of this hydration pack. Unlike other cheap plastic gear I've bought recently, this feels rugged and durable. The upgraded 3L bladder is a game-changer—it’s easy to fill, doesn't leak, and provides plenty of water for long hikes. The tactical design is functional, and the straps are comfortable even when the pack is fully loaded. Definitely worth the price!

What a deal!! The backpack it self if of incredible quality. The bladder has held water and worked well for ever three months with no problems. I will say, don't tighten the lid to much or it pushes the rubber seal out of the gap and starts leaking. But other than that, and incredible buy for the price!! I love it!! Couldn't be more pleased!

The bag itself seems sturdy. Plenty of room in the 2 zippered compartments to hold wallet, keys, cell phone etc. I even had a full first aid kit in the lower pocket. I then went to 5.11 and bought a pouch to put my first aid supplies in, which keeps them away from water in case the bladder starts "sweating". MOLLE/PALS attachment was easy and seems to be holding up quite sturdy. The bladder itself seemed nice, however the bite valve disconnect would not seal properly and I wound up sipping bubbles. Swapped out the bladder for a 2.5 liter from Target, works perfect. Overall, can't really beat it for 30 bucks. *UPDATE* I did some further troubleshooting with the bite valve. It turns out that the water shutoff valve (which is a ball valve) isn't quite big enough for the amount of water coming through the tube. I took a drill bit, drilled the hole out a little, and it seemed to improve. I'm still getting air in the line, but once I drill the ball valve's hole out some more, it should stop. Hopefully this helps anyone else with this problem. *Update* G4Free contacted me about the bladder issue. They offered to send me an upgraded bladder free of charge. I already put a milspec CamelBak bladder in mine, so they sent me a refund for the cost of the defective bladder. Top notch customer service!

I own a lot of gear, including a large amount of true military issue gear......G4free is my go to for quality bags at the right price. I've seen the poor reviews, and they were either written about outdated versions or by people who simply have no idea what they are talking about. I have several bags of various designs from this company.....all are heavily and roughly used. ALL HOLD UP BETTER THAN ANY OTHERS! When I say heavily and roughly used I mean it.......field survival expeditions, simulated field combat exercises and extreme condition tolerance exercises. These bags are on par with true military issue equipment and are second to none! I have taken multiple, identical design bags from several companies into the field and had bags that were 5+ times the price point fail or fall apart on the first use........but never had a single issue with g4free bags. Easily outperformed Condor, Fox tactical, Voodoo and Orca. Have no doubt that you get far more than you pay for here, and carry them with confidence. My very first G4free bag is now going on 5 years old and both looks and functions like day one.........even after all I've put it through.

Zaino comodo da indossare. Il peso con poco più 2 litri d'acqua non si sente. Riempendo la vescica con acqua fredda (2 Lt/2.5 Lt), se lo zaino è esposto direttamente al sole la freschezza dell'acqua si manterrà per circa 4 ore, Un consiglio: aggiungete poco meno mezzo litro di ghiaccio per 2 litri d'acqua, la freschezza si manterrà per circa altre 2 ore sempre rimanendo sotto il sole diretto. Provate voi secondo le vostre necessità. Altro consiglio, sotto sole diretto, prima di bere svuotate per pochi secondi l'acqua della cannula perchè nei primi sorsi l'acqua vi arriva calda. Se lo usate bene, questo prodotto è ottimo..

Sehr strapazierfähiges Material und gute Qualität. Für extra Sachen wie Essen ist leider wenig Platz wenn die Blase komplett voll ist.

très pratique, je travaille en forêt et fait les jardin et cela mets très utile plus besoin de courir après ma gourde je dois dire que la poche d'eau n'as ni odeur ni gout

After using it for one time I lost bite drink tip. Can I order this part somewhere?

Para hacer rutas largas en BTT llenando el deposito con agua fresca e hielo, genial, se mantiene fresca en todo momento. Los bolsillos que tiene, puedes llevar todo lo que necesites.