In 1989, Camelbak founder Michael Eidson was competing in a 100-mile road race in the summer heat of Texas. Eidson, an emergency medical technician, decided to fill an IV bag with water and slip it into a tube sock. Then he stuffed it into the back of his jersey and secured it with a clothespin. No more stopping to fill bottles during a race; staying hydrated while riding, the concept of Camelbak hydration bags, was born.
DETAILS
The Camelbak Repack LR4 Hydration Lumbar Pack has a 1.5 liter (50 oz.) reservoir with a waist fit: 71-116 cm (28-46 inches). The waist adjusters have a buckle design taken from hiking packs. Both buckles cinch forward, which makes it easier to get leverage against the bag. Once adjusted, the straps stay snug. The pack also has Velcro straps to secure the excess strap out of the way once tightened and adjusted.
There are multiple pockets, including one large pocket near the bladder and two waist belt pockets. There is also an exterior pocket on the pack that has a Velcro closure and two zippers on the top and bottom for easy access to tools. The Velcro and zippers are quick to open and allow the pocket to open like a door providing easy access for on the trail repairs.
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