Wednesday, September 21, 2011

When Do You Need A Camelbak Hawg?

In a world where it is easy enough to go to a sink and turn on water, most people tend to forget how valuable every drop is when you are away from a consistent source.  When you are out on the trail, sweating in direct sunlight and carrying a heavy load on your back, you will need to drink down as much as two gallons per day.  Casual backpacks lack the necessary design to deliver space and water storage, making many turn to newer designs.  The Camelbak Hawg is one of the newest innovations in backpacking.

Camelbak has long since been a major player in the hiking and hydration industry.  Their "liquid backpacks" proved to be so successful for short- and medium-term hiking, biking, and walking that the company began to experiment with new models that could provide even better delivery over a more demanding stretch.  The Hawg is proof of their success.  Originally designed to meet the needs of a US Navy Seal team, this durable and rugged pack offers space for everything you would need on an intensive trek.

Hiking at higher altitudes burns through more water than people tend to notice.  The lack of moisture in the air will quickly cause sweat to evaporate, robbing you of the cooling power and forcing your body to use up more water reserves.  The lack of oxygen in the atmosphere further inhibits aerobic metabolism, requiring that more energy be used to make up the difference.  All of this adds up to a water deficit that can leave you dehydrated, dizzy, vomiting, or suffering from heat exhaustion.  The Camelbak Hawg is a tactical weapon against the threats of high altitude hiking, boasting a full three liters of water storage.

If you are more of a long distance traveler than a hiker, there is plenty to like about this pack.  Bikers need to be able to store everything they carry on their mount, necessitating lightweight packs with plenty of space -- a difficult medium to achieve.  Camelbak built their pack to be capable of hauling plenty of cargo without hauling extra weight.  The back panel has distribution assistance, a suspension harness, and several ports for external access.  Biking across open country necessitates all the versatile features of the Hawg.

Toughness and durability are the best descriptions you could ask for when the pack will be a lifeline in the wilderness.  Hunters and fishermen might not have anything except what's on their back, meaning that it has to hold up over days or even weeks.  With in-pack seams that resist tearing, leak-proof caps, and insulated tubes for drinking, the Camelbak Hawg can take a beating and still keep coming, making it perfect for roaming woodsmen of all stripes.

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