Ridgeway by Kelty 2 Liter Hydration Pack - Red

For the price this is a good hydro pack. Ridgeway is (or was) Kelty's lower end consumer brand. That being said this pack is decent and would be an excellent choice for most hikers. I'm comparing it with my Gregory and Mountainsmith packs....that's an unfair comparison. This pack also cost about half of what my other packs cost and the hydo system is better in many ways. I like the wide open top on the bladder and the tube insulator. There's no waist belt but there is sternum strap. People with long torsos may find this pack a bit short....we always find day packs a bit short so this is nothing new. Over all it's a good pack for the price

I have all sizes of backpacks---very small to very large but needed a middle size. This is perfect! Many pockets, great fit and extremely comfortable. Easy drinking water very effortlessly. While backpacking, I find it frustrating to fiddle finding things while hiking. The pockets are positioned perfectly so you can reach to find what you need. Highly recommended.

The mouth piece is tricky to get water flowing. Otherwise awesome little backpack with camelback capabilities

I like the water bottle hook up and size to add ice especially..like the pockets for everything I need for my short biking n hiking trips.. zippers are strong.. It’s my go to pack

I like the storage space and the fit. I with the bladder was a bit easier to use. I am bring this with me to Bonnaroo next year but I may get a new bladder that isn't so hard to open and close. I don't mind that since the price was so good. Plus its always nice to have a back up.

Ordered 2 backpacks, one of them is missing the insulated tube that connects to the reservoir, making the of the backpack completely useless since you can't drink out of it. Thanks for absolutely nothing. Next time you send a product to a shipper, MAKE SURE ALL THE PARTS THAT GO TO IT ARE INCLUDED.

Everything was great

The bladder in this model is great - wide opening for easy drying. The bite valve isn't perfect as it leaks a little more than our ilder bite valves. The pack is fine.