High Sierra

High Sierra Torrent 70 Hydration Pack

• Main compartment, with thermo-silver insulation, has a 2-liter water reservoir and a bicycle pump sleeve.
• Reservoir opening is easy to fill and accepts most brands of water filters.
• Hands-free reservoir pressure valve.

Product Description

The human body is 70 percent water, and when you're serious about cycling, that makes our Torrent 70 pack 100 percent essential. Featuring a roomy main compartment with thermo-silver insulation and space for a 2-liter water reservoir and bicycle pump, Torrent also delivers benefits like a zipper bicycle-tool organizer, space for your helmet, a CD/MP3 pocket, hooks and straps for your extra gear, and more.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000EX9N5Q
• Item model number: 68301-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931,718 in Clothing (See Top 100 in Clothing)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected, May 28, 2010

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Vivian Gerstle (Centreville, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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We just returned from a trip to Southeast Asia, so this is a real-world review. First, a few things the site fails to mention: the pack has dual cross straps, one for the chest and one for the waist, the chest strap has built in elastic, the netting that is stored in the bottom of the pack (and attaches at the top) is perfect for holding damp clothes or beach towel and each pocket has dual zippers.

Highs:
Very comfortable (The Air Flow System keeps it from sticking to you)
Additional space available even with a full reservoir (Think day trip/protein bars and suntan lotion)
Good Water Flow (once you get the knack)

Lows:
It took several rinses before the plastic taste diminishes (try baking soda)

Suggestion:
Use small rubber bands to keep the straps from flapping about.

All in all, an excellent value!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bag size seemed perfect, but couldn't hold water, July 20, 2010

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mb - See all my reviews

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I was pretty excited to get this yesterday just in time for a brick workout--20 mile bike ride followed by 5 mile run. The heat and humidity have been so bad this summer that a longer excursion like that almost requires a hydration pack.

I filled the bladder up in the sink and started to put it back in the bag when I noticed water streaming off of it (not just a drip, but a constant stream). At first I thought I had gotten too sloppy with the water in the sink and it was just pouring off the outside of the bag. I put it in the outer backpack type bag and was going to use it anyway, but found that the water was leaking from where the hose meets the bladder so bad that it was impossible to get a drink.

I wanted to love this. The pack was a great size for both biking and running (plus had a place to store your helmet when not in use!), but it was impossible to use. I'm thinking that the extra money for the CamelBak is worth it.

Had this happened to me after a year or two of use I might be alright with it, but since it happened day one, I give it one star.

4.0 out of 5 stars OK for the price, July 23, 2010

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Ryan - See all my reviews

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I had to cut open the mouth piece! The mouthpiece on the hydration hose had no hole in it at all to suck the water through. Luckily, I figured out how to cut one with my exacto knife in the right spot so it will close of when you're not biting it. So far I'm happy with the pack for the price.

I think the problem others are having with the leak where the hose connects to the bag is because it screws in right there and seems to easily come loose. The problem could also be with the rubber gasket right there which makes the seal tight. If it's leaking it might be because the gasket is missing or positioned incorrectly. I screwed it in real tight and haven't had a problem yet. I'll report back after a few weeks of use.