CamelBakFusion Reservoir with TRU Zip Waterproof Zipper

I bought this to compare with an Osprey 3L. I was going to keep the Osprey but decided to try out the CB just for good measure. I was skeptical about the CB zipper, it looks like a huge risk factor, especially as the rubber ages and stops being completely water tight. But it doesn't seem to leek right now, I tested two of them and they simply don't leak at all, which is shocking at a bit of a magic trick in my opinion. Time will tell if they remain leak free, but hopefully that will be many years away and I will gladly buy a replacement. What did shock me was that the Osprey leaked! It seemed to be coming from under the blue handle, not from the fold-over closure at the top. Assuming this was a fluke, I will contrast the two and tell you why I would have kept the CB anyway.First the CB seems a bit flatter when filled to 3L, while the Osprey was round like a barrel. In a multi-day pack full of gear, I need the bladder to be reasonably flat against my back. Both however have a nice plastic backing that will keep them from bunching up or sagging inside the pack.Second, the CB is easier to fill. It has a handle on the back which opens the mouth wide using a single hand, allowing your other hand to do the pouring. You could easily do this inside the pack and save the effort of unpacking while on the trail. The Osprey has a smaller opening that doesn't stay open by itself since the top wants to fold over.Third, that larger opening in the CB zipper makes it a breeze to wipe out with a paper towel, and stays open easily for drying out. I can't get my hand inside the Osprey, and it's harder to air dry through that tight opening. Speaking of drying, both have removable hoses with valves that close while the hose is off, which is fantastic. However the CB hose completely comes off, so you can clean and dry the entire hose separately. The Osprey has a section of hose that remains attached to the bladder, and I'm not sure how I would go about drying that section after a trip.Fourth, a minor comment that the CB bite valve has a very obvious on/off handle. If it's in your way, it's off. The Osprey valve twists and it's not clear which way is on or off. It would require careful inspection to find the microscopic icon of water droplets which I believe represents "on". With the CB you can tell right away and avoid any mishaps of soaking your gear or flooding the back of your car.So CamelBak changed my decision due to it's excellent design. Not to mention the Osprey leaked, which isn't by itself a problem, but implies there is a risk of future leaking even if I got a replacement that didn't leak initially. Fingers crossed that CB zipper stays in-tact, and if so it's my new favorite hydration pack!

Recently used backpacking the AT. It did an excellent job. Was easy to fill while in my pack.

Used it for backpacking 2 weeks and it held up great with refilling it and smashed with everything else in backpack. Love the on off switch it has to let water out and in.

I used this in my daypack while working at summer camp, I kept my laptop and papers in the main backpack zipper pocket and kept this tucked in the camelpack pocket. Unfortunately, it leaked all over the floor in the dining hall, soaked my papers, and my laptop. Luckily the laptop was not water damaged as we caught it quickly enough, but I don't want to use it again and it has now passed the return window.

Very nice water bladder. No leaks, good materials, trusted brand. However, as mentioned by other people, the hose easily kinks, so you might want to be gentle with it when handling and packing your bag. This is the reason I give it a 3/5 rateWashing and drying the bag is a little annoying but can get done.The bladder sits comfortably on the back and can be hung if your bag has a hook for it.Worth it.

Good

Perfect just as described! No leaks

The bag portion of this item is very good. The hose kinks constantly. As you know the hydration pouch is typically inside the pack. You fill with water, pack around it, hit the trail and no water! You have to stop, unpack, find the kink and try to run the hose so it doesn't kink again. Terrible material chosen for the hose.

As per the title, this resevoir does not leak. Camelbak really is the best when it comes to these types of resevoirs. I have used others and they either leak, or the spouts are poor quality. The zipper is solid and leakproof. I’m sure this will stand up to the test of time.

Très bon Camelbak!Mention spéciale pour la fermeture bien pratique qui change des anciens models.

Recht große Trinkblase. Vor Kauf prüfen ob sie auch wirklich in den Rucksack passt. Bei mir war es knapp aber geht gerade so. Es konnte keine Kunststoffgeschmack festgestellt werden.

Best water bladder I've ever purchased.

Reisverschluss hält super dicht und ist easy zu öffnen. Hatte die Trinkblase direkt auf einer 12 Tägigen Bergtour dabei und sie hat meinen Trip definitiv bereichert.