Teton Oasis Hydration Backpack, Hydration Pack for Hiking, Running, Cycling, Biking. Lightweight Vest for Men and Women. Sewn-in Rain Cover, Water Bladder Included, 18L and 22L

18-Liter Backpack
I received this a few days ago but haven’t had a chance to try it out yet on the trail which is why I’m rating it 4-stars at this time.I love the overall capacity of it, as well as all the pockets. I think it will be a perfect bag for day hikes without being too big. I tested the hydration bladder for leaks and there were none. Yes it gives water that “plastic-y” taste initially, but I did clean it with a bit of dish soap, rinsed well, and let it air dry for 2-3 days and that took care of the weird taste. Also there are two outer side pockets that each fit a standard 16-ounce water bottle but they seem like they will fit larger bottles too.The shoulder straps are a perfect fit for me. I was concerned they might be too wide and uncomfortable, or hit in the wrong places based on what a few other reviewers with similar physical dimensions stated. Also the sternum strap and waist strap are adjustable and fit comfortably (for reference I am 5’3, 135, 36C).The medium size pocket in the lower middle section of the bag with the logo on it has three small buckle straps – one at the top of it as well as one on either side (see pics) so it can be unhinged. I wasn’t sure what the purpose is but my husband suggested it can be used to hold a jacket or blanket, or anything else along those lines.This backpack looks and feels like very good quality and I can’t wait to load it up and take it out on some Fall hikes.UPDATE 10-22-23:This is now officially a 5-Star backpack. I used it for the first time yesterday on a 14-mile hike and it was perfect! It was fully loaded and comfortable for the whole trek.I started out with the hydration pack full – no leaks, and the bite valve worked great. This is my first hydration pack and I sure appreciated the convenience of being able to drink water without having to stop during those times when I was only thirsty but not needing to stop. (now comes the fun part of cleaning the thing lol – but I bought a cleaning kit and some fizzy tablets, so we’ll see how that goes!)The backpack held everything I bring on a day hike, though I can see where the bigger 22-liter one wouldn’t be bad either for hikes in colder weather when I bring a heavier jacket, a few other light layers, and more food items. I actually might get one in that size too if I can get it at a good sale price.This is definitely a great pack from my experience with it so far, and I’d say get it if you’re on the fence.

A good bag and a good bladder. But it’s let down by the pipe which kinks easily and the bite valve which is fiddly.

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I’ve used this backpack several times since I received it, and it’s really terrific. Easily the best hiking gear that I’ve ever bought. It’s perfect for the one day hikes, holding all the stuff you would need, snacks, keys, wallet, lunch, extra clothes, whatever. Excellent design with side pockets and a few zip slots on the front. It also has this great feature with one pocket section that folds down, and you can strap in a bigger item, like a jacket, towel, or blanket behind it. All this while having water to sip on the whole time. My girlfriend recently bought the Teton hydration pack (without the backpack part), and we found it was too difficult to share water, and not enough storage area for our day-trip stuff. This product easily solved the dilemma, now we bring both. A very well thought-out product, even the little details like a grab handle on the top, insulation panels around the water bladder, and mini pockets within some sections make this a five star product for me!