NRS PFD Hydration Pack
- Attaches securely to the back of any PFD.
- Removable backpack-style shoulder straps stow in the front zippered pocket when not in use.
- The included bladder has a 1.5 liter capacity, plenty of fluid for staying hydrated during strenuous exercise.
- Replacement bladders are available.
- Durable outer shell material can withstand overgrown trail running, mountain bike crashes, kayak roll mishaps and most any other abuse you can manage.
- Padded mesh back breathes easily and stays cool and comfortable against your back
- Equipped with an outer storage pocket to carry your keys, chap-stick or sunscreen. Dimensions: 11"L x 6"W
- Capacity: 1.5 liter
- Includes: 1.5 liter urethane bladder
- 3.5' flexible hose
- Padded mesh back
- Removable shoulder straps
- Attachment clips for PFD use
- Outer zippered storage pocket - 11"L x 6"W
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (8)
- Adjustable (6)
- Lightweight (5)
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Paddling (8)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (5)
- Boating / sailing (3)
- Chest Size:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
100%
(10 reviews)
Feels too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great way to stay hydrated
The bag is nice, not thrilled about the bladder. It feels flimsy, but I am giving it a chance. The bladder is longer than the bag, so you have to be careful to...Read complete review
The bag is nice, not thrilled about the bladder. It feels flimsy, but I am giving it a chance. The bladder is longer than the bag, so you have to be careful to not fill it up all the way.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Keep your kayak deck clutter free
I am not sure the water bladder fits the pack very well but it works.
The pack slid down my PFD and do to excellent torso rotation the pack scratched my newly varnished de...Read complete review
I am not sure the water bladder fits the pack very well but it works.
The pack slid down my PFD and do to excellent torso rotation the pack scratched my newly varnished deck as it traveled back and forth. Make sure you tighten it up.
The pack is easy to remove from the PFD and use on short hikes.
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
Cons
- Reservoir pouch size
Best Uses
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Paddling
Comments about NRS PFD Hydration Pack:
Great product! Very comfortable once positioned on PFD properly. Easy to use. Definitely extends play time on the water. Bladder size is good for 2-3 hours. Hopefully NRS could make this in different sizes in the future (variations with different siezed bladders/pouches). Would recommend for other boaters/SUPers.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Versitile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Hiking
- Paddling
Comments about NRS PFD Hydration Pack:
This thing is great. Attaches to your PFD to keep you hydrated all day. If you stop to do a side hike, just clip on the pack straps and you are off to enjoy a hydrated hike. Must have on the Grand Canyon or just about any other river trip.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Well-designed
Cons
- Reservoir plastic taste
Best Uses
- SUP
Comments about NRS PFD Hydration Pack:
Very nicely designed hydration pack, with attachment straps likely to work with most PFD's - however, the bag is rather long, and therefore fits a PFD with a full-length back (reaching up to base of neck) better than one with a short low back (like many whitewater/rodeo styles), which it actually dangles down from. Also, the "Microban" reservoir has a VERY strong chemical plastic smell and taste - I'm pretty sensitive to that, and so I had to replace it with a Platypus bag (I can't stand Camelback reservoirs either, although this was much worse). Still glad to have bought the pouch itself - nice product. Would love to see a shorter version for the short-back PFD's. . .
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Paddling
Comments about NRS PFD Hydration Pack:
We use these for kayaking, clipped onto PFD. Took them on a trip to Belize; worked great. Now we use them all the time. Eliminates the chafing of extra straps from a separate hydration backpack. Minor annoyance: the buckles are not all exactly the same, so if you insert the wrong buckle, it's very hard to undo. The hydration bladder is very thin plastic; not sure how long it will last.
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Hardly notice the weight
- Very well balanced
Cons
Best Uses
- Paddling
Comments about NRS PFD Hydration Pack:
I've used this a few times while sea kayaking and am quite impressed; it's well balanced and very easy to use and removes the need for a deck bag for the water bottle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS PFD Hydration Pack
Q:
Will this work with a rescue pfd?Asked on 3/17/2013 by JB from Southwest Colorado5 answers
A:
It will certainly attach to a rescue life jacket; however, it may interfere with the operation of the quick-release belt.Answered on 3/17/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I love this hydration pack but I do not know if it will work with a rescue
pfd. I will say that it requires no special straps to put on. The shoulder
straps just loop around the existing shoulder openings. Then there is a long
nylon webbing strap that is attached to the top of the pack, goes over the
top and then down along the inside of the back where it comes out the bottom
and then attaches with a clip to the bottom of the pack. It is a very tight
fit and I have never had any problems with it moving/shifting during rescues
or rolls. I do have a full length back on my pfd. If you have a short back,
it may not fit as well.
DavidVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I use this hydration pack on my PFD (non rescue style) while distance paddling; I have a composite touring kayak. Most of my paddling is on the Chesapeake Bay, offshore or the rivers on the eastern shore and this pack is a life saver. I have not experienced any problems while using this and can highly recommend it. It rides well on my back and is comfortable to wear, and most importantly, does not interfere with my paddling.
J W Fehrer, Sent from my iPadVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I use it with my rescue pfd. It fit fine hardly know its there. I like the idea, it does make me nervous. But have never even tried to do a tow.
I only use it in protected water good wx.
Sent from my iPad. Dick VigueAnswered on 3/17/2013 by Anonymous
