Best Hydration Pack Awards Announced by OutdoorGearLab.com

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - April 15, 2013 - PRLog -- OutdoorGearLab.com announced today the results of its 2013 Editors' Choice awards for best hydration packs. Eleven of the best hydration packs were compared in extensive side-by side testing. They were evaluated in the following categories: ease of use, durability/leakage, comfort/stability, weight, storage capacity and ease of cleaning.

The testing involved many months of camping, hiking and backpacking and rock climbing in the Bay Area as well as Yosemite. View the complete hydration pack review http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hydration-Pack-Reviews

The winners:
CamelBak M.U.L.E.  http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hydration-Pack-Reviews/CamelBak-M-U-L-E  – Winner of the Editors' Choice award for 2013. According to Gear Editors Chris McNamara and Adam Pilger, "This is the best overall hydration pack we tested and gets our Editors' Choice award. We feel the hydration packs are best for full day hikes and rides and the M.U.L.E. gives a lot of storage in a lightweight, comfortable and durable package. It did not blow away the competition in any one test or category, but was overall the most well-rounded pack.

CamelBak Classic - http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hydration-Pack-Reviews/Came...  – Winner of the Best Buy award for 2013. This award is given to a product that balances a high score in our tests and a reasonable price. According to McNamara and Pilger, CamelBak Classic is a great deal for the price you pay. The model that started the hydration pack revolution is still one of our favorites and wins our Best Buy award. The Classic has changed over the years and and is now a little heavier, more convenient, and easier to clean. It is minimalist pack – just room for a bladder, a few bars, and a layer. But for most day hikes of fewer than four hours, that is all you need. It is one of the lightest packs we tested and can often be found for less than $50, which is getting close to the price of just a hydration reservoir alone."

Osprey Talon 22 With Platypus Big Zip SL - http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hydration-Pack-Reviews/Ospr... – Winner of a Top Pick award for 2013. This award goes to a product that is the lightest way to get the most storage. According to McNamara and Pilger, "We combined the Talon with the Big Zip SL because it is one of our favorite water reservoirs; it is easy to clean, lightweight, and not that expensive. It is one of the most comfortable options in a hydration pack."

OutdoorGearLab LLC, headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is dedicated to creating the world' best outdoor gear reviews. The company's website is a free resource for people who love the outdoors and participate in activities such as hiking, climbing, backpacking, and camping. The company performs side-by-side testing of outdoor gear and publishes the results in comparative reviews. Each product is scored across a range of weighted categories, competing products are ranked, and awards are given to top performing products.