Hydration Packs

Trespass Hydration Packs for Walking and Hiking

Keep yourself hydrated and energised on the go with a handy hydration pack. Our hydration packs make it quick and easy to get some water into your system when you've been walking or hiking all day. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, these are a life-saver for hiking trips.

What is a hydration backpack

A hydration backpack – also known as water backpacks or hydration compatible backpacks – is a backpack able to be used with a water bladder or hydration pack.

If you’re now wondering what a hydration or water bladder pack is, these are pouches to be filled with water that have an attached tube and mouthpiece. They can be stored in the hydration backpack – usually in the rear compartment – with the tube fed through the back and to the hydration access point of the bag.

The best hydration pack for running, hiking, cycling, mountain biking or any other sporting activities is one with sternum and waist straps, as these provide added support and stability when on the move. You may also want to consider reflective detailing for cycling or other outdoor activities for heightened visibility.

How to use a hydration bladder

If you’re wondering how do hydration backpacks work, then you’ve come to the right place. You will soon realise that they are simple to use, once you’ve read the step-by-step guide below.

1. Fill a hydration pack water bladder by unscrewing the cap and using a tap. Always leave a little space at the top of the water bladder to save the hydration pack from being too full, preventing it from bursting.
2. Install the water bladder in the hydration pack pocket of your water bladder backpack. Feed the tube through the access point hole – usually found at the back of the pack, though this will be labelled – and out to the rear of the backpack.
3. To use a hydration pack bite valve, follow the above steps before putting your bag on as you usually would with the straps over your shoulders and the pack behind you.
4. Find the water bladder tube and bring it around the side of your face and to your mouth. Now, bite down on the mouthpiece while sucking – and there you have it: how to use a hydration pack.
If you’re wondering how to clean a hydration bladder pack, firstly unscrew the cap and empty the contents. Then rinse with warm water and washing up liquid. Re-fill and empty the contents of the water bladder several times over to ensure that the soap and suds have been washed away. Leave the hydration bladder or water pack upside-down on your drying board and let it dry naturally.

Cycling Hydration Packs

A cycling hydration pack – also known as a cycling backpack is what you would wear if you needed a bag for travelling by bicycle. They tend to be smaller in size, streamline in design and are equipped with added security in the form of sternum and waist straps, often with a water bladder access point.

Here at Trespass, we offer a multitude of sizes and technicalities to buy. The best size backpack for cycling is no more than 20 litres in capacity, such as the Mirror 15L or the Cizzy 10L. The Terminal 15L backpack is a popular choice as it features a foldaway helmet holder and sternum straps to disperse weight evenly for balance.

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