Best backpacks with a hydration bladder
Q. Gear Guy, my troop is getting ready to go on a backpacking trip. I need a backpack. I would like a hydration bladder in it as well, but I don’t know where to start looking.
— Arid Adisson, Cameron, North Carolina
Here are two good options for you, depending on how big a pack you’ll need.
For an all-in-one solution for an out-and-back or a quick overnighter, we love the CamelBak Fourteener 24 ($144.99). It carries 3 liters of water and offers another 23 liters of space for your gear.
For longer treks, the BSA Mountaineer 70L Backpack ($99.99) offers plenty of room for your gear and has a hydration bladder pocket and a port for a drinking tube. You’ll need to supply your own bladder.
Find details on both packs at scoutstuff.org.
wow expensive but worth it so worth it
what is the best size backpack to get a twelve year old scout to pack for 1-2 nights including sleeping bag tent and pad. I was looking at 50L packs.
I just took the Mounteneer 70L to Philmont and it worked great! Looking forward to having it for years to come.