Camelbak Rogue Light Hydration Pack, Blue/Black

This is my second Camelbak Rogue. I use it for both mountain biking and hiking where I find the 70 oz capacity to be a nice intermediate size. Overall, this pack is sleeker and seems to have at least as much capacity as my old one. The new bladder design with an easy on/off cap, internal baffle and quick connect hose mount is a nice improvement over my old one. I also like the angle of the bite valve. The old one had a 90 degree bend and seemed to catch on everything possible. The new shutoff valve is larger and easier to use without being obtrusive. There are a few negatives, though minor ones. The sipping hose is a larger diameter and much stiffer, making to harder to bend when I want to drink. The straps are very lightweight and breathable but kind of flimsy - ... MoreThis is my second Camelbak Rogue. I use it for both mountain biking and hiking where I find the 70 oz capacity to be a nice intermediate size. Overall, this pack is sleeker and seems to have at least as much capacity as my old one. The new bladder design with an easy on/off cap, internal baffle and quick connect hose mount is a nice improvement over my old one. I also like the angle of the bite valve. The old one had a 90 degree bend and seemed to catch on everything possible. The new shutoff valve is larger and easier to use without being obtrusive. There are a few negatives, though minor ones. The sipping hose is a larger diameter and much stiffer, making to harder to bend when I want to drink. The straps are very lightweight and breathable but kind of flimsy - I'm not worried about them breaking or carrying the load of the pack but they don't hold their shape as well so putting on the pack is slightly more difficult. Once on they are comfortable. Finally, the clip to hold the hose is integrated with the sternum strap. I'd prefer it to be separate so I can adjust each independently. This is a great pack overall and I would buy it again.

More aesthetically beautiful than the previous Rogue model that I also own, but less functional. I would prefer the previous model's separate storage compartments. It does not allow the old plastic arms to be placed on the lid to keep the mouth of the bag open while it is drying. Does not come with velcro to wrap the the shoulder straps tips. The front buckle is too far to the left, not allowing me to place the magnet that I have to hold the tube in that place. I am sad. It was wasted money. I'm going to keep using the old one, even though the bag and reservoir are a little old. This model has changed for the worse.

I've been purchasing Camelbak packs going on 16 years and now have at least one designated to each activity I do; running, MTB, Cycling, Hiking, and working outside. I would say I still love the fit and durability of each different style I have (the one I use for working outside is the first Rogue I purchased in 2008), and I'm really happy Camelbak finally upgraded the bite valve design, but the added magnetic clip placement still needs a more permanent home to affix to on the shoulder strap or chest strap, or something. When the only place to affix it to is somewhere along the adjustable side of the chest strap it's just never in a constant place to mindlessly clip it back in. Otherwise, I'm still a loyal and satisfied user.