CAMELBAK ALTERRA 28 OZ HYDRATION PACK - O/S - MARS ORANGE / CHARCOAL

by CamelBak

Product Features

• Stable on any terrain, this system offers storage for food & enough water for 1+ hours on the trail
• Easy, convenient filling with external access to the superstable reservoir
• Side-cinch compression keeps load stable and secure
• Velvetex� waistbelt is comfortable next to bare skin and stable enough for long runs
• Integrated waistbelt pockets gives you on-the-go access to essentials

Product Description

The Camelback Alterra lets trail runners get rid of bouncy bottles. The super-stable Alterra carries the food and extra layers needed for an extended trail run, plus as much water as a large water bottle. Features: Easy, convenient filling with external access to the reservoir. Side cinch compression keeps load stable and secure. Velvetex waistbelt is comfortable next to bare skin and stable enough for long runs. Integrated waistbelt pockets give you on-the-go access to essentials. Bungee cinch system for overflow storage. Secure cargo pocket holds food and essentials.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B0006I9ZIY
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alterra is better than Flashflo or Catalyst--it rocks!, May 23, 2007

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Comet (California) - See all my reviews

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I started running regularly a few months ago. I wanted to carry water, but didn't want to carry bulky, sloshing water bottles. FYI, I'm a male, 6'0" tall, 190lbs.

I was already a fan of Camelbak backpacks for hiking, so I bought the Camelbak Flashflo (Camelbak 2007 Flashflo 45oz. Running Hydration Pack) running pack. It had the largest water capacity, at 1.3 liters, but I had two problems with it. Firstly, when full of water the pack lost its flat shape and felt like I had a heavy football strapped to my back. I had to really cinch it down to stop it from bouncing around, which wasn't completely comfortable (I even got bruises on my hips). My petite girlfriend couldn't wear it all all when it was full because of this issue. If I filled it half full then it stayed flatter and felt better, but then what's the point of buying the largest capacity pack? The second problem is the screwcap on the water bladder. The Flashflo uses a large cap with a tight fit, like on their hiking bags, and it can be very tough to unscrew (even for weightlifters like me!). The cap and bladder both fit inside the pack, so you have to remove the bladder every time you need to fill it. Not a huge deal, but not nearly as convenient as packs with external caps.

I then bought a Camelbak Alterra (Camelbak 2007 Alterra 28oz. Run/Walk Hydration Pack - Graphite/Burnt Orange - 60610) running pack. Wow, what a huge improvement! It doesn't carry as much water as the Flashflo, but it's still plenty for me for runs up to two hours. This pack is very comfortable, and you can secure it just snugly (not tight), and it doesn't bounce around at all. It has an external bladder cap as opposed to the Flashflo's internal cap, and it's a smaller-sized cap that is very easy to remove and put back on. It also has pockets large enough to hold energy gels/snacks, batteries/ipod, a cell phone, etc. I have run two half-marathons wearing my Alterra and was able to drink water when I wanted to (with water left over at the end), and not be bothered with the water stations. My girlfriend tried it and found it very comfortable. I have no complaints whatsoever about this pack, and recommend it highly! Oh, and mine never, ever leaks water.

I noticed Camelbak sells a running pack similar in design to the Alterra, called the Catalyst (Camelbak 2007 Catalyst 28oz. Run/Walk Hydration Pack). It doesn't have pockets, so I would recommend the Alterra over that pack, though it would be better than the Flashflo for comfort and ease of use. Any of these three bags are better than any bottle system. I would choose these over competing bladder packs as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, July 16, 2008

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J. Sanders "catfarmer" (Taos, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great product but those with a small body frame may not be able to cinch down the belt tightly enough. It needs to be cinched down well so that it does not bounce. I am 5'8" and 130 lbs and have the belt as tight as it will go. Otherwise, the product is excellent quality and design. It is about equivalent to a small water bottle & provides me with almost enough fluid for about a 2 hour run.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great pack for Dad, May 12, 2007

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Yael K. Margretz (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

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I bought this pack for my dad who does a lot of hiking in Tucson, AZ. I liked that it has pockets for his keys and camera and also keeps him hydrated. I think he really liked this gift and recommend it very much.