{"id":10196,"count":9,"description":"While most backpacks these days can accommodate a hydration bladder, this category looks specifically at packs designed around the hydration system. These smaller packs are only up to 14 liters in size intended for half-day hiking excursions. Savvy and experienced hikers and\/or those not venturing too far into the wilderness could probably get away with using the larger packs in this test for full-day hikes.\r\n\r\nWe researched hiking pack options from over 50 companies, narrowing options down to those within our 0-14 liter range with hydration features. From reviews and experience finally picking the final six to be fully tested this year.\r\n\r\nMore than 60 hours have gone into the testing each of these hydration packs. The majority of the testing is hauling gear on short hikes through pacific northwest rainforest. The remainder was carrying essentials around town or subjecting them to specific tests in the lab.\r\n\r\nTesting on the packs is done primarily through hiking with them and using the packs just as they were intended. We also developed some specific tests designed to push the limits of the packs to help reveal what features were really useful, which ones were gimmicks and to see how well the pack performed beyond its intended use both to help us simulate long term use of the pack as well as to determine its versatility beyond hiking\u2014namely, how it works running, biking or as a travel pack.","link":"https:\/\/gearinstitute.com\/hiking\/hiking-camping-backpacks\/hydration-backpacks\/","name":"Hydration Backpacks","slug":"hydration-backpacks","taxonomy":"category","parent":3176,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Hydration Backpacks | Reviews and Buying Advice | Gear Institute<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our experts extensively field-tested the best Hydration Backpacks of the year and rated the best based on transparent, objective criteria. 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