Contour Lumbar Hydration Reservoir 1.5L Hydration Bladders

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This lightweight and low-profile Lumbar Hydration Reservoir has a feature set that puts it above its competitors in this field.

Hydrapak says: 

Designed to fit in waist and hip packs, the Contour Lumbar 1.5L reservoir is shorter and lower in profile. Simple to use and reversible for easy cleaning and drying.

Our Verdict

The main feature of this Lumbar Hydration Reservoir is its use of internal “baffles”, which stop water from sloshing about in the bladder; this helps reduce sway in your waist pack. The Contour has a durable handle which aids in carrying and filling the bladder, especially if you are collecting water on the trail. If you plan to use this bladder as a “dirty” water container, the bladder is “Plug-n-play” compatible, so you can attach the HydraPaks 28mm Inline filter seamlessly, which eliminates the need to process water; you can drink on the go or use this set up as a gravity filtration device.

If you are filling from streams and water sources, the wide mouth opening lets you quickly fill the bladder. But it also allows you to turn the bladder inside out to dry fast; They have even added a hook or “drying tab” to suspend the bag and help it dry out.

The 3D design of the bag means it evenly distributes the water in the bladder and on your waist pack. This, combined with the baffles, helps make the bag stable in your waist pack.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Lightweight and slim profile reservoir, ideal for waist and hip packs
• Easy to Open & Fill – Redesigned Slide-Seal top opens extra wide & makes it easy to add water and ice. New light & flexible Grab Tab simplifies filling & carrying One Hand Locking
• Valve- New Comet valve self seals after each sip and features an on/off bar to prevent leaks when not in use
• Reversible – Internal drying tab makes it easy to reverse the reservoir for deep cleaning and complete drying
• BPA + PVC FREE
• BEYOND LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Specifications

• Weight: 150g
• Capacity: 1.5L

Material & Construction

• TPU, PP/POM, ABS, Silicone

Help & advice:

• Why is ‘PFC Free’ Important?