This is a quick review of the CamelBak M.U.L.E. 100 OZ. Hydration Pack often referred to as the camel back mule. If you are interested in buying this item online you can get it at Amazon at this link http://tinyurl.com/camel-bak-mule The positives Well built almost bullet proof in fact from a construction stand point. I have had mine for well over a year, used it hard from hiking to working in the back yard and on the homestead and not a tear, rip or even a loose thread. Huge water capacity, in fact the thing is pretty heavy full so you should only top it off when you are going to need it but 3 liters is a lot of water and if you are hiking with a spouse you can share that much on many day hikes. Cool iPod slot that makes listening to your pod or any MP3 player for that matter really nice. The wires route over your shoulder, the only down side is you have to take it off to turn up the volume, change what you are listening to, etc. Very comfortable to carry, the ventilation on the back is really nice at keeping your back sweat from getting bad or soaking the pack. On hot days this is really a big deal. Great ergonomics, the mouth valve is great, it is easy to add ice to the bladder and the pockets are well divided up with the ability to segregate gear well. Little touches like the key chain clip to make finding keys fast and easy are really nice too. The negatives This isnt really a good wilderness pack while the compartments are really nice the cargo space is quite limited. Not a great pack for the big man, even though it fits me comfortably the straps that are supposed to go around your waist area are a joke. Sure I need to loose a few more pounds (20 this year already though) but even when I am at my ideal weight this thing will never go around my torso. It doesnt really matter though because I cant imagine why this feature is even needed or desired. Other than that it is a great pack and again the quality of construction is simply exceptional.
12 Comments posted on "CamelBak M.U.L.E. 100 OZ. Hydration Pack – A Survival Podcast Review"
mysteaksauceispoppin on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
great place for … great place for ipod right by the
water supply
mysteaksauceispoppin on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
great place for … great place for ipod right by the
water supply
mysteaksauceispoppin on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
great place for … great place for ipod right by the
water supply
mysteaksauceispoppin on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
great place for … great place for ipod right by the
water supply
50cliber on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
has it got a molly … has it got a molly system
hydrapaktv on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
Have you seen the … Have you seen the Hydrapak Morro ,Jolla, or Laguna? They might fit with what you really want….
bigscreenguys on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
The mule is the … The mule is the best. I use it 3 times a week for the last 3 years
Morris1962 on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
I watch a lot of … I watch a lot of reviews. And you do better here than a lot of professional reviewers I have seen. Thanks, and I hope you continue to post vids to your channel.
survivalpodcasting on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
@ABitOfBravado
As … @ABitOfBravado
As I have not handled the Gerber unit I can’t be specific but as to carrying 3L of water I am sure there isn’t much difference. All I can say is the M.U.E.L has a lot of quality and a lot of unique features including the mouth piece, the ventilation on the back and the iPod case. In general you get what you pay for, more money is not always a better product but after using about 5 different hydro packs, this is the best so far.
ABitOfBravado on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
Great vid, and the … Great vid, and the terrain behind you looks beautiful. I got a 3L hydration pack made by gerber for 20 bucks, and I don’t see why the MULE would work better (I think it actually has more cargo capacity). I use it for my GHB and love it. Thanks for putting this out, man.
chromedsoldier on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
Great pack I use it … Great pack I use it in the military. Have it in several colors since i have to have it in ACU also have the military brand in OD serves great as a mini pack with hydration lots of room
echodawg on April 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
A great pack, its … A great pack, its what I use while mountain biking.
