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Hi Guys - been reading the site a while now but it's come to the point I need a spot of advice - I need a decent size day pack with a Hydration bladder on it, had a platypus years ago and it was pretty poo tbh. I don't mind splashing out a bit if need be - the North Face Megamouth looks pretty good - anyone got one? Care to recommend a shop at all?

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Zane

if you click on the Outdoorwarehouse (on the left) and go to the Golite pack clearance sale, they have 3 nice packs.

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I'd get whatever day pack you find most comfortable and then put your bladder of choice in it.  You don't need a "hydration compatible" one, that just means there's an extra hole for the hose to come out of and it's no problem using a bladder with a "normal" pack.

To select packs, try them on with a representative weight inside is the best way.  That way you get something right for your particular body.

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  I got a new 30lt Airwave own brand pack with bladder pocket built-in, £30 from Tiso, bargin! and it has bells & whistles, like compression straps, bungee cords, etc. If you are near a Tiso shop call in, you never know what might be on offer.            And no I don't work for them.
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Tesco do one complete with bladder etc etc for £9.99 (Tesco Extra) I couldnt believe my eyes really. You cant fit much in the sack perhaps a waterproof and a snack but it was very good fro the price I must say.
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I'm putting up a link for Source which is a very good Israeli company making bladders and packs ,I reckon it will cost more but also work better, been using them for years
http://source-vagabond.com/

They sell in the UK
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I like the Source bladder, it's my hydration system of choice, but I've not used the packs.

As far as actual packs go, like Pete says, pretty much everything around right now is hydration system compatible, so you can simply choose a pack that suits you and add a bladder of your choice - for my money it would be a Source bladder with a Camelbak bit valve.

As far as particular models go, they all have pros and cons, as you'd expect. The TNF Megamouth is ime very decent and well thought out, back system doesn't absorb water - it's a trampolene-type thing - and it has enough compartments etc, though no belt pockets.

For non-bounce, lightweight use, have a look at the Haglofs Ace packs, probably the Ace L. The elasticated waist  belt thing is genius and works really well plus the weight sits nice and low on your back, otherwise quite conventional. Plenty of other options too, check the OMM sacs for a traditional, lightweight, compressible mountain marathon-style pack.

For something a bit left field, I'm trying to get hold of one of the Wingnut packs from the States - they sit the load very low on your back albeit with a harness as well, so combine some of the advantages of a lumbar pack with a more conventional harness syste.


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