Outdoor Retailer/SLC
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CAMELBAK Hydration systems ---continue to deliver water on the go -wherever, with proprietary know-how that makes filling the bladder up, drinking up, and cleaning up- drama free.
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Therminator™ harness |
New for Fall 2012 is the Gambler $90, ETA Oct. 2012)---an ergonomically shaped, streamlined hydration pack that has enough
loops and compartment s for essentials (shovel, avalanche probe, skins)---with a closed cell foam, insulated tube compartment and 3L (100oz) Antidote™ Reservoir with Quick Link® and Therminator™ Harness--- equipped--- to prevent liquids from freezing and keep the flow even and easily accessible.
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zipped compartment for personal stuff |
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easy grab adjustments and tabs |
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shovel room-and zipped multi-compartments |
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Big Bite Valve™and non-abrasive (meaning not annoying) shoulder straps-Therminator™harness
easy access to mouthpiece encourages hydration on the go |
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comfy Snowshed™ back-lightweight too |
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easy grab handle |
-and removable waist belt
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half shell opening |
Other highlights we previewed included low profile designs for on the mountain haulers-with enough wipe compartments/straps for personal stuff and to secure a helmet....and new color waves for the best selling Roulette (3L-100 oz hydration capacity-women's), Tycoon and Pit Boss packs, pictured above.
Made from Quickfit™- lightweight, chafe-free, breathable/ stretchable mesh--- the wearable PowerBak Vest with an Antidote™slip-in reservoir... comes with a padded Hydropouch™to stabilize the load and an insulated pad to keep the water away from the skin---designed for long distance bikers or runners---on hot days, we would load up the easy fill bladder with ice cubes.
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insulated drinking tube swings over the shoulder |
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low profile, zips on/off |
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Ice Queen-unique try access pack with 2L (70 oz) hydration capacity-with 1/4 easy open/close cap, dryer arms, center baffling and low profile design, patented Big Bite valve, HydroGuard™ technology, insulated PureFlow™ tube-S-shaped straps to fit a gal |
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Ice Queen |
Cute patterns and more compact sizes- for snow sports enthusiasts---the lightweight Sno Angel...
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sno angel-$59-70 oz (2L) hydration capacity-with essentials zipped pocket... |
...with 1/4 easy open/close cap, dryer arms, center baffling and low profile design, patented Big Bite valve, HydroGuard™ technology, insulated PureFlow™ tube
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sno angel |
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zoid |
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kids hydration packs too---all made with the durable and tough Diamond Box ripstop /DWR nylon like the grownups |
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