Camelbak MULE Military Hydration Pack

[@bobdrakeford5731]

Hi Mark! I've had a Camelbak MULE (not the military) for, I reckon, 10+ years. Never had a problem with it and found it ideal. I agree 2.5 litres of water is the best capacity. The thing I like is; I've never experienced plastic taste. A great product for all types of adventure motorcycling. 👍😁 PS cleaning kits definately help.

[@harrybrown4815]

just staying hydrated on our bikes decreases our chances of silly accidents and reduces fatigue.

[@mariastevens6406]

The difference is yours is from 10 years ago, when they made them with quality.

[@ntdanny]

I've had a 3ltr mule for years and still on the original bladder, here in the NT it's hot all year round so the bladder lives in the freezer half frozen and just top up with water when I'm going for a ride, cold water most of the day.

[@DamionJR4923]

There is coyote brown and coyote tan. Coyote brown is what the USMC has used for years. It is darker as you said.

[@268Viper]

The holes for the side is for comfort wearing a vest (bulletproof) because they are very bulky, it also keeps the hose secured close to the body to keep it from snagging on things when hopping in and out of vehicles.

[@shoei41]

I've got the same camelback, it's been absolutely brilliant.

[@GabagoolFool]

Is it waterproof?

[@shoei41]

@@GabagoolFool They're suppose to be water resistent but they appear to be waterproof because nothing gets wet while riding in the rain, although your front will be more exposed to the weather than a bag on your back.

[@GabagoolFool]

@@shoei41 thanks for the response. Should be good enough for me. Using it for snowboarding 🏂.

[@_Crunch]

Update?

[@shoei41]

@@_Crunch Still going great. No problems at all.

[@leechamberlain1273]

Just to say Mark , that when you were taling about the colour of the Cmlebak Hydration packs . as you moved around the colour of the pack changed on the screen , looked like to different colours . So Your phone screen will display a different colour to your monitor. Just a thought . Cool bannanas other wise.

[@BikerBits]

Computer screen, phone screen and pic on the tag are all the same! The video camera adjusts colours as l move around so you don't see it properly. Trust me it's not the same colour :-)

[@kiwionarope]

I have the same pack, only the bigger model which carries 4 x 3 liter camel bags in it (12 liters of water). I was issued it while with SAR in the military. A great pack indeed.

[@harrybrown4815]

If all that's in there is water and few clothes for an over nighter, doubles up as a spine protector.

[@michaelpowsey]

Thanks for the review, looking to get a back pac to carry water, up till now I have been using bottles, so have to stop and get them out of the tank bag or side panniers to have a drink, a camel type bag is definitely the way to go .

[@andrewc9790]

The little twisty valve is handy because you can take the bite valve off and get water to make a cuppa!

[@hillonwheels8838]

When I was in the U.S. Navy I put a coil of 99.99% pure silver in the bladder. It allowed me to go for longer before having to clean it since I didn't have a great place to be able to clean it. The silver is a natural anti microbial and will cause you no harm and some people from natural food stores say the silver is very beneficial for are bodies. I never noticed a difference on how I felt drinking it but who knows. When I was off the coast of Irac I drank 6 of those 3L Camelbak and never used the restroom. The temps I was working in was 116f (46.7c) and around 90% humidity.

[@BikerBits]

WOW! :-)

[@elliot7179]

Just started looking to buy a hydration pack , not sure ill go for this one but the video is helpful in what to look for in a good one

[@268Viper]

Take a look at the HAWG it has more room and can be a 24hr bag or a carry on for a plane.

[@BendigoAdv]

I’ve had my milspec mule for about 5 years now, use it on the bike and hiking. Has survived substantial abuse without any issue

[@BikerBits]

Good Onya Alastair! :-)

[@lee8]

This would work very well offshore in a drilling Derrick. I may need to get one. 🧐

[@L-0-L1239]

G'day Mark. Geez your a bloody laugh mate. Helpful tip again. When filling the camelbcak bladder . Hook the little strap at the top of the backpack onto something like a doorknob or over a tap handle or anything that will hold it ect ect. Then hold the plastic handle spout thingy on the bladder opening that way your not trying to fill it up on a bench. Then it will use gravity abit better to fit the 3 litres in if you get the drift of what I saying. Cheers mate take care

[@frederiquezug5938]

When the drinking hose is insulated, then the first sip is not boiling hot on a sunny day. The sun will really heat up an uninsulated hose. You made a GOOD CHOICE Mark.

[@jkkj1406]

K-mart $30 camo backpack comes with a bladder.... hot tip of the week

[@jkkj1406]

@Rhys Mimirs yeah mate mixes with the fluoride makes for a great cordial

[@theamazingfreak]

G'day Mark. I have had a Camelback for I think 17 or 18 years now. They are great. You can make a home made neoprene (weatsuit material) pouch/bag to fit over it, then throw in a bunch of ice cubes and your water stays cold all day. Apart from that little bit in the tube of course. I have an issued Camelback and an Aldi version which was $24.95. Both are only 2 litres. But the Aldi version works just as well, I can not fault it. For the price, it's a winner. If, of course, you can find one up when ever they pop up. :)

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice one Mark. Cool wee video, that looks like a real decent pack upgrade alright, cordura is a great fabric for stuff & I'm liking the colour. Awrabesht mate. K.O.R. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍻👍

[@peterrobert3223]

Looks a decent size backpack even with the water- good review Mark!

[@sumpoiler]

After every use. I flush the bladder & tube out with clean water ( I usually put Gatorade or cordial in it ) then put it in the freezer to stop it going mouldy on the inside

[@xTht1Guy]

Thank you for the review! Will be replacing my CamelBak HAWG with this for my cycling. Appreciate all the details especially that the waist strap is removable since CamelBak fails to mention that on their site 😂

[@SuperGinkgo]

Whoopee Cushions have come a long way! I need to get one at some point. I used to use the foil bag from a box of wine, when empty they make a great pillow as well. 👍

[@DennisBuckley-y6j]

Is the magnetic tube trap needed for the hose? Purpose is for MTB

[@motherlodemercantile]

You’re hysterical! Enjoyed the video.

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

Mil spec equipment is usually pretty good because It's been through so much testing. I really liked that bright/blaze orange Camelbak® that someone sent you a few weeks ago. I like the hi-vis colors when I'm riding. I can be seen by cars/trucks on the road, and if I go down in the dirt, I can be found easier. I need to get a hydration pack. ~GOOD VIDEO!~

[@TheGravelBadger]

👍 nice! How do you clean up your water bladder? Do you use a special cleaning agent? I had to change the bite valve on my Kriega because of mould build up inside.

[@BikerBits]

Dishwashing liquid... Don't know if it's bad or not but that is what I use. I rarely clean the bladder as when I get home I normally rinse it out and allow it to fully dry before putting it away! :-)

[@stephenlittle8541]

Best way to store the bladder after use - is to empty the water and put it in the freezer!...

[@wobblysauce]

I have always kept water in it ready to go, never been any buildup. The issue I think some have is that they leave air in it with the water. My current one is a Kriega, had for 6/7years maybe, never had to clean it yet. Open, fill, semi fold it getting the air out of it and sealer up.

[@jeeves6490]

Keep mine in the freezer. Had it for years, not an issue.

[@willywaters3814]

I live in Texas, and ONLY put municipal tap water in mine. It's chlorinated/fluoridated/whoknowswhatelse, so I NEVER empty it, dry it or rinse it. I've been using a Camelbak since not long after they first came out in 1989. NEVER had anything grow in it, and I'll sometimes leave it unused for months. I'm on my third one (so they get used for about a decade each), and have only ever upgraded to get a bigger one, or one with a better system, like the MULE I'm currently using, because I like all the pockets. Still have my original, but it's too small to use anymore - still works, though! Can't go wrong with a Camelbak!

[@billcotton1551]

I've never used a Camelback Mark ,but I've always wondered if the water gets super warm due to body heat.

[@BikerBits]

Never a problem with body heat for me and most have a thin foam pad between you and the water! 😀

[@lescrook2750]

Don't you fill it with Castlemaine xxxx? 😁

[@antoniofdez01]

3:48 Who knows, maybe the trees or the wombats... Some guys says that everything in Australia tries to kill you eventually...

[@philj7169]

Hello! If you still have the pack. Are you able to fit one of the 1 liter metal bottles you have in the video in the hydration compartment without the water bladder? And does it intrude too much on the other pockets Thanks!

[@BikerBits]

No problem at all Phil! 👍

[@megax_zero]

Sir thanks for showing the function of the product. Oher people just show it without putting water inside and give us an idea about how it would look.

[@motohobo]

$198 Aus? So that's about 120€. Another great option for that price (price differs plus and minus depending on supplier)is the kriega r20 hydration sack.

[@motohobo]

I like the reservoir opening option on the camelbak though. Providing it doesn't work loose and leak!

[@wobblysauce]

@@motohobo Had both, I like the Kriega more overall though, and the hydration part of it takes up less space and lighter. Open, fill, semi fold it getting the air out of it and sealer up.

[@Chris_Z.]

Great review. Nearly went Camelbak myself then I found a hydration system called Geigerrig [Aquamira]. They have a pressurised bladder which I thought was a great idea.

[@albertheaton6455]

Great review mark should have put some beer in that cheers

[@michaelkiese7794]

10:15 it has nothing to do with carrying guns. Wrapping the drink tube under your arm orients the mouthpiece in a natural drinking position. That is to say the mouthpiece faces up and towards your mouth. That way, you don't drink like this: 16:10 Furthermore, wrapping the drink tube under your arm secures the drink tube so it doesn't hang and flop around like this: 12:28 To each his/her own, but having the drink tube flop everywhere: 1) gets in your way 2) can get caught or snagged on the environment 3) makes it hard to catch your mouthpiece when you do want to drink water ...and my most favorite 4) just looks plain old stupid. Like you have a long horse dork dalloping over your shoulder all day.

[@harryh9391]

I freeze a 600ml of water and put it inside the bladder. It keeps it cool and will give you some in reserve

[@thibor1975]

Hi Mark I've just recently come across you're channel and have been watching all you're videos during this lockdown..in England. I can't tell you how much they have helped me get through the days and weeks absolutely fantastic content I would love to purchase a couple of the keep on riding Australia logo stickers do you post to the UK? If not do you have a way I could get these? Take care and keep on riding Rich

[@BikerBits]

www.bikerbits.com.au/adventures/stuff.shtml

[@BikerBits]

Great to here mate! :-)

[@thibor1975]

@@BikerBits ordered thanks Mark keep up the excellent work 👍

[@captsam54]

I am concerned about the cross strap being too high and choking me..lol.

[@dash8465]

omg... 5:30 and still listening to blizblaz rambling

[@ronanrogers4127]

I’m a bit late Mark, but the trick to closing the cap is to turn it anticlockwise until it clicks, then turn it clockwise half a turn to seal. Camelbak’s video shows this at 1.45 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-xhaaiiKmYZ5Y I have a new one as well, that’s how I know (after doing it wrong and spilling some water). Good choice!

[@BikerBits]

Thanks mate! :-)

[@JustTex]

88 grams ! surely that's 880 grams cause you mention 1.9 pounds as well . I run the hose over my left shoulder so i can drink while riding and still use the throttle with my right hand if that makes sense...Cheers

[@BikerBits]

Oops yes .88 kg (880 grams) Yep makes sense :-)

[@wobblysauce]

Hum... I have mine over the right, so I can drink while riding and still use the throttle with my right hand. Always found it easier to open the cap when it was on the opposite side.

[@JustTex]

@@wobblysauce haha that makes sense too

[@andyblack5687]

It’s expensive but a great pack.

[@chrishughes6751]

Yeah the brightness in the photo would have been increased a shit load

[@chrishughes6751]

I choose to run nothing on my back at all bag wise because if you come off and land on your back the bag messing up your spine, I know of people it’s happen to , life time injury’s , I only say this because your don’t like hard panniers as they can cause injury, same story with back packs

[@jesse6460]

👍

[@awdobsession717]

“Righ-teen” lol 😂 Aussie stuff

[@j.e.rochejr.1646]

Try this for your water bag. It has two sections. One for 3 liters of water and then another section for the air pressure. Love it water just sprays in your mouth and you don't have to suck. Hhahah. www.aquamira.com/pressurized-reservoirs/?v=e75edac1b83f

[@rayfriedman9625]

Bleed'n-hell, come to the point man!

[@jfh667]

"I dont think anyone is gonna try to shoot me." Tell me you are not an American without telling me you are not an American.

[@mariastevens6406]

This model of it is garbage. I still have my old Woodland one I bought on base in '04 right after basic. Separate pockets like this one, 1000D (instead of the 500D or less they use now), much better use of the cargo space (it was known to lose cargo space with a full 3l bladder) since the advent of flatter bladders (Camelbak's bladders are total garbage compared to others, especially Antidote). Removable sternum strap, and the belt has the velcro keepers and little pouches to store each side of the belt in, so you don't have to constantly worry about losing it if you detach it at times. I had a chance to try on this newer model, and it actually hurt. The shoulder straps were mounted up top too close together (I'm a larger gal but guys are naturally bigger on average), my neck was rubbed by the sides of them and I'm sure wearing this would rub me raw. The padding was excessively stiff, as well. Finally, this one is 500D. I'm not sure how it'll hold up, but my old 1000D one has been through multiple incidents of road rash by my brother when he wrecked doing his bmx stuff, when I was hit on a bicycle and skidded on my back, literally decades of day hikes and carried attached to my pack as an additional daypack, all 6 years of my airborne service, and it doesn't even have a frayed thread. Only a couple of light scuffs and a worn rung of MOLLE, from all the road rash it got. If you can find an old 1000D MULE, grab it, you'll immediately throw this one in the trash out of pure disdain.