We use this to take my toddler’s milk to daycare and it 100% leak proof and fits really well into her lunch pack. I throw it in the top rack of the dishwasher and it’s ready for the next day. Highly recommend this product!
Best hiking pack I’ve ever had, and I’ve had quite a few. The harness/suspension system is amazing. Allows your back and hips to move without shaking the pack around, which stops the load moving back and forth, putting you off balance and causing rotation. Allows air flow. Has a built in rain cover, several utility pouches, fits a hydration system, and allows carriage of poles, jackets and other bits on the outside. And the roll-down system (with zipper) enables you to easily adjust the size and still maintain compression.
I find hydration bladders cumbersome to use out in the field. You never know how much is left, refilling can be a pain and getting them back into a fully packed bag can be annoying. After a trip cleaning and drying just seems more effort then needed.
I like bottles but felt I didn't drink as much. But the Swig Rig changed this! Pricey but so worth it. Excellent construction and turns my Nalgene bottles into easy to use, clean and fill hydration system.
Only 'complaints' is the valve flow is on the slower side but not bad. Just have to remember to turn on as its a twist on/off and its easy to twist to off when putting it back into the valve protector.
When trimming the straw, make sure it touches the bottom of the bottle. I had a gap of around 3mm and it means the last bit of water doesn't get sucked up. My fault, I measured with my eye when I should have actually got the tape!
Review of the Mont Light weight jacket
Spent 4 days in a very wet, cold New York City walking 20km a day.
The mont raincoat provided the best protection for the persistent rain and was an outstanding outer shell when coupled with mammut jacket .
For anyone serious about the outdoors it’s a must have for light weight rain protection.
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After receiving my 2 meter length of Tyvec and trimming it for my Durstan XMid 2 tent, it works perfectly with tyvec covering the vestibule entry. A tough and strong ground cloth.......and excellent service from PAST Outdoors. Thanks.