Osprey Hydraulics 3L Reservoir

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this Osprey hydration reservoir for a Yellowstone backcountry trip and it failed on its very first use. The sliding closure clip at the top punctured several tiny holes in the reservoir near the seal. About an hour into a six-hour hike, I discovered water leaking into my Osprey Atmos backpack. By that point, I had already lost a significant amount of water and had no way to trust the reservoir for the remainder of the trip. I was forced to empty the reservoir completely and continue hiking without a reliable water supply. During the hike, I had to rely on the generosity of another hiker who shared water with me. On a two-day backcountry trip, a hydration system is not a convenience item, it is essential safety equipment. What disappoints me most is that this happened on the very first use. I chose Osprey because of its reputation for quality and reliability in the outdoors. Instead, the reservoir failed due to damage caused by its own closure system. A hydration reservoir should not puncture itself simply from being sealed as designed. This product significantly impacted my first Yellowstone backcountry experience, and I cannot recommend it based on my experience.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very handy and sturdy. One minus is for the rigid back which I can feel even through my backpacking Osprey bag.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have one for each pack, great product, zero issues

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Opened it and there was a hole between the bladder and the handle. Complete design flaw. Will not get again. Also had a TERRIBLE plastic taste.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The bag is an improvement over the last version, but the rubber//plastic along the fold does rip or come unglued easily. Don’t think it impacts the ability to seal in water, but it seems fragile.

The bladder leaks unless it is totally upright which is difficult with a rucksack. Otherwise it would be very good.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow what a game changer! I have never used a bladder I have always had a water bottle in my hand. This makes hiking so much easier. The bladder itself very easy to refill!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my Osprey packs and bladders. I've officially fitted the entire family with them!