MARCHWAY Tactical Molle Hydration Pack Backpack with 3L TPU Water Bladder, Military Daypack for Cycling, Hiking, Running, Climbing, Hunting, Biking

9 reviews for MARCHWAY Tactical Molle Hydration Pack Backpack with 3L TPU Water Bladder, Military Daypack for Cycling, Hiking, Running, Climbing, Hunting, Biking

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Evan D. – February 22, 2024

   Since this only has two compartments in addition to the compartment for the water bladder, it was allowed at the music festival I went to. In addition to the 3L of water, it also held my phone, a power bank & cable, sunglasses, earplugs, liquid IV, sunblock, a long sleeve shirt, two energy bars, advil, and keys. The MOLLE webbing also makes it easier to attach things like a hard shell sunglasses case It was comfortable to wear even when full and it kept me well hydrated for nearly 3 hours in a hot crowd with plenty of singing and moshing. I have a larger hydration pack, but this is a much better size for a day hike. I highly recommend it!

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Mr. Stagnant – March 4, 2024

   This hydro pack has really impressed me. Aside from a couple flaws, it’s the perfect cheap alternative to the more expensive options.

   PRO’S:
   Keeps my water nice and cold, even with the sun beating down on it.

   Good storage space, I’m able to keep a medkit and tools in it without becoming over cumbersome, and it’s easy to tell coworkers if they need to look in the top or bottom compartment.

   Comfortable and somewhat breathable, the thick foam padding on the back is in the right places and doesn’t irritate me with daylong use. The shoulder straps padding could be a little thicker, but they don’t dig in or rub me the wrong way.

   CON’S:

   The buckles are brittle, the sternum strap buckle broke on the first day, which led to me cutting the straps off. The waist buckle isn’t that smooth when clicking into place, but so far hasn’t broken. I expect it to break any time now though.

   The molle isn’t tight enough, it seems to just be there for decoration, any gear I put on it hangs loosely bc it is bowing from the bags molle.

   All in all it’s a good pack for the value and I’d recommend it if you just need a pack to last job or two.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Travis W Vassar – March 16, 2024

   I’ve had this for about a year as of this review. I mainly use for lawn work, and can’t hardly get the lawn mowed without it. Also makes it easy to get the kids to drink more water when we’re out doing stuff.

   Initially purchased for the large capacity, and the large opening. You want the large opening for cleaning. Being able to disconnect the hose at the bladder also makes it less awkward to clean. There are little dots and corresponding arrow on the cap, which took me an embarrassingly long time to notice. Those help get the cap sealed correctly, and it is a super great fit/doesn’t leak. I don’t use the belt strap, but it easily tucks away. Most of the time I don’t even register that it’s there.

   I didn’t think much of the pockets at first, but have found them super convenient for the pool. Can easily get several bottles of sunscreen, phone, wallet, and keys in it. I also wondered why in the world you’d want a cap on the bit valve… until I took it to the beach! And the cap is shaped so you can use your teeth to get it on and off. I also wondered at that until lawn work left me with dirty hands.

   The rate of water flow encourages sipping vs gulping. At first I thought that annoying, but have come to prefer it. To the point it got me curios enough to look up sipping vs gulping water. Apparently sipping water is more effective in terms of hydration. Too much water at once and I guess the body just starts dumping the extra, but you lose salt and electrolytes. Which helps explain the headaches I usually get from lawn work (though I am in poor shape!). This just makes me laugh! At 45 years old to find I’ve been doing something as simple as drinking water wrong my whole life… Guess if I was that bad at it I wouldn’t have made it this far though!

   Anyway, great product. I appreciate the amount of thought that went into it.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Barnacle Bill The Sailor – April 24, 2024

   A nice pack for the money. I got this for longer runs and training hikes in the hot summer months. I’m getting older and where I used to be able to get away with a 12 mile run or hike in humid summer weather without taking water and losing 5 lbs of water weight, I found that last summer I was coming back nauseous and dizzy then consuming 2 liters of water. It has finally sunk in that I’ve developed a bad habit that I can no longer just bull my way through now that I’m a geezer. Also, after decades of running, my right knee is showing some signs of wear.

   So these days, I’ve taking to hiking longer distances (12 miles) with lots of elevation gain (about 1,500 ft) rather than running most of the time. I tried running / hiking and holding a lightweight disposable water bottle but that’s just a pain when I’m out there for three hours. I thought hip belts would be just as uncomfortable. So I looked around for a hydration pack and decided to try this.

   I couldn’t be happier. It fits my frame fine. Design, materials, and construction are all good. And the feature set suits my needs. I can carry all the water I need and not even feel the weight. My wallet, keys, sunglass case, a hat, and iPhone all fit in the lower pocket so I have nothing in my pockets which makes hiking much more comfortable. The pack carries well very close to your body with a very low profile and no annoying design features and is very easy to get on or off quickly. The back and shoulder strap padding is a very lightweight foam but that’s appropriate for a pack that will typically see less than 10 lbs of weight. And with the Molle system, this can be expanded for a day trip if you want to carry food and a first aid kit or rain gear.

   The bladder is a nice design for this pack. At 3 liters, it’s a little big for this class of pack but the simple solution is to only fill it with as much water as you need. The welded partition in the middle of the bladder does its job of limiting the ability of the bladder to bulge out and keeps the profile to a slim 3″. It also helps limit the sloshing of water in a half full bladder. Two things I don’t like about this bladder is that 1.) It doesn’t have the top opening with a clip closure. That allows you fill the bag from the top or reach all the way in to clean it. 2.) The wide mouth opening will not allow me to screw my First Needs XLE water filter to a set of Nalgene compatible threads like my other bladders. That’s really handy for filling a bladder in the field.

   As for the drinking tube, it’s really nice. It snaps on and off the bladder with a push button quick release with no leaking. Likewise the bite valve snaps on and off with a push button quick release. That makes cleaning and flushing the drinking tube much easier. I was a little worried about the complexity of this drinking tube with two quick connects, and angled bite valve, and a separate thumb operated on / off valve it seemed a little too over done. I usually go with a simpler design with one connection to the bladder and a straight, simple push / pull bite valve that I can operate one handed. I experimented with this tube on my first hike (12 miles) with it yesterday and I’m happy to say that after a little experimentation it can also be used one handed. It’s just a different method. I was comfortable with it after about 20 minutes of playing around. It’s a big deal if you want to carry a hiking staff or trekking poles for going up and down over tree roots, rocks, and streams.

   Looks are a completely subjective thing. I didn’t want black because any pack with a black interior makes it hard to find stuff inside. Especially in the shade or at dusk / nighttime. Black also means it will be a little hotter in the summer weather where I intend to use it. I didn’t want the camouflage because I’m not going hunting with this and frankly I’m not trying to hide from anyone on the trail so I thought it just looked silly. That left the tan version so, that’s what I bought. It’s lighter in color than the black so it should be a little less of a heat sink. The tan color makes it easier to spot stuff inside. And the color matches up pretty well with other gear I have that’s described as desert khaki, desert tan, coyote brown, sand, etc. Another side benefit is the buckles, zippers, and straps are easier to see on this tan version. It should also handle dirt and trail dust better than the black fabric. But on great thing about a small nylon pack is that it can go right in the washer if it gets too grimy.

   Lastly, here are some numbers on this pack that are missing from the product listing.

   Length: 19 inches
   Width: 9″ at the top and bottom tapering to 8″ in the middle between the pockets
   Thickness: 4″ with a full bladder and stuff in the pockets
   Weight: Pack only 568 grams , 20 oz, 1.25 lbs
   Weight: Bladder only 153 grams, 5.4 oz, .34 lbs
   Weight: Drinking tube 83 grams, 2.9 oz, .18 lbs
   Total Weight: 804 grams, 28.36 oz, 1.77 lbs
   Weight Water Max 3 liters: 3,000 grams, 6.6 lbs
   Weight Pack and Max water: 3,804 grams, 8.37 lbs

   Edit 5/6/2018: I’ve been using this pack for about 2 weeks now for training hikes and runs from 8-12 miles and elevation gains of up to 750 feet. No obvious annoyances have surfaced. The pack carries well with no chafing. It hugs my back and stays in place when I’m jumping off logs and boulders. There are 2 things I’ve really enjoyed. 1.) Having my pockets empty is much more comfortable on the trail. 2.) Having the water available has made a huge difference as teh temps start to climb. I could bull my way through 12 miles in 90 degrees but I’d end my workout nauseous and then down massive amounts of water while I recovered for an hour or so. With water available throughout the workout I’m getting a better workout and there’s no nausea or recovery time where I just collapse after 12 miles. It’s just smarter to carry the water instead of allowing myself to lose 5 lbs of water weight in two hours.

   Also, I’ve added two Molle pouches that give this little pack the ability to be a passable day pack. One carries my first aid gear and the second holds an ultralight stove and cookset. That leaves me enough room for food and ultralight rain gear plus wallet, car keys, sunglasses, and a point and shoot camera.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Mr. Stagnant – April 29, 2024

   Update: seller reached out to me and sent me a replacement hose with a properly working valve. 5 stars!

   The bag is holding fine. Bladder stayed cool all day, but the valve is constantly leaking in both open and closed positions.

6. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Serghei – May 3, 2024

   Moyennement déçu par ce produit, je pensais pouvoir l’utiliser vraiment comme un sa à dos pour y mettre (en plus de l’eau, mes clés ) un petit appareil photo. En fait il y a 2 poches (en plus de la poche pour l’eau) ou on peut y placer peu de choses, donc un sac beaucoup plus grand et plus lourd que les sacs que j’utilise pour mes marathons mais non,

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Ramon – May 9, 2024

   Tut was er soll und ist von guter Qualität

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Client d’Amazon – May 13, 2024

   Producto de calidad para senderistas, excursionistas y otros deportes de montaña. Muy satisfecho.

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amaru frantzen – May 15, 2024

   This item is great for the basic walker to the more adventurous hiker. Plenty of storage for the basics (keys, phone, wallet etc) with a generous 3L water bladder. Suits me perfectly.