HYDRATION SYSTEMS – ON TEST August 2007

VITAL STATS

Materials Polyethylene with grunge guard

Capacity 2 Litres

Weight 172g

BEST IN TEST

BEST VALUE

SOURCE WIDEPAC 2 LITRE

It’s good Great price, with a rolltop opening, which makes filling and cleaning super-easy. You get an autoseal link between the feeder pipe and bladder, and the bite valve has a cap to prevent accidental squeezing. This means that there were no leaks in my test. Better still, the water taste was good as any here.

But You may prefer a simple screw cap, and some locking bite valves are neater.

Buy it if You want the best-tasting and most easily cleaned hydration system.

1st in TEST

 

SOURCE GOBI LADY

COMFORT & FIT

Light and very comfy. The neoprene-lined straps were easy to adjust and didn't chafe, even on long walks. I loved the grippy footbed and the simple, effective strapping, which kept my feet securely in place.

PERFORMANCE  20/20

For a sandal, the Gobi was unbeatable, with just the right stiffness in the sole. The rubber around the toes guards against knocks.

VERDICT  20/20

A good looking, fairly priced sandal that's perfect for walking on a variety of terrain. Can be worn casually and also carries SOURCE's 'green dot' guarantee.

  SOURCE WIDEPAC

 

 

EASE OF USE 10/10

Opens at the top, making it easy to fill and clean, and closes securely with an excellent, easy-to-use slider. Nice detachable hose, too.

PERFORMANCE 8/10

Delivered big gulps of taste-free water and the cap on the mouthpiece kept clean.Needs a shut-off valve for full marks.

VERDICT 18/20

Super-tough, easy-to-use bladder, with some excellent features. Needed on/off tap to push the top two.

Read the review from CW Magazine July 2008