US Army Hydration Pack

No matter what you're doing, hydration is of paramount importance. Doubly so if you're remaining physically active (as you should). Tripley so if you're hauling obscene amounts of additional weight at blistering speeds and have no time to stop and rest. No one understands this better than the US Army. 

Hydration has always been a necessary corner stone of the military, with the iconic 1 quart canteen being virtually synonymous with military activity. While the canteen has, and continues to serve admirably as a water source, the Army became interested in more modern solutions as they began to update their gear at the onset of the 21st century. For this, the Army would look to the civilian market for innovations and inspiration. This is when they discovered the Hydro Pack at backpacking and camping stores. 

Civilian Hydro Packs first began hitting the shelves around 1990, and almost immediately they found themselves employed by US Special Forces. The benefits were  obvious. It can be worn on your back or strapped to a pack to free up space on your belt, you can sip water continuously and conveniently on the fly without having to pull anything out of a pouch, and it can carry a comparatively massive amount of water inside its flexible bladder at roughly triple the capacity of a standard canteen. The long flexible hose and mouth piece allows the user to stay hydrated no matter where or how the pack is stored, and even while continuously walking, without spilling a drop. The overall convenience of it renders the act so passive and thoughtless that you'll be much more likely to drink as your body needs it and remain at peak physical condition. 

Civilian Hydro Packs became such a smash hit among the silent professionals, that the Army designed and mass produced their own for standard issue by the late 1990s. These came just in time for the 20 years of arid/desert combat that would come to define the Global War on Terror, and would prove to be a god-send for Soldiers operating for long hours in extreme heat and fatigue. The majority of US Army Hydro Bags would be produced under the MOLLE II umbrella, and thus be capable of fully integrating into the system, with most also sporting PALS webbing of their own. Another great feature among most packs is the inclusion of four D-Clips, allowing users to quickly attach and detach the Pack to a Rucksack, plate carrier, or whatever else when not being worn on its own. 

Whether you're a casual hiker, prepping for a 15 mile ruck-march, or working long hard hours out in the sun, the inexpensive US Army Hydro Pack will surely find a place of predominance in your arsenal.

Features

• Made in the USA (hell yeah).
• Fully adjustable shoulder straps with plastic D-rings and chest strap for support.
• Soft and slightly insulated construction to aid it regulating water temperature.
• Durable nylon construction. You'll have a hard time breaking these things. 
• Small PALS webbing near the bottom of the bag for various pouches.
• Reinforced carry handles at the top and center for filling, carrying, and hanging. 
• Carries standard 3 liter bladders. Hose can be deployed from either shoulder. 
• Four D-clips allow for quick attachment and detachment to Bags, plate carriers, etc.

Condition Guide

Packs come either with our without a used bladder based on your selection.

Packs in Good condition are used, and may show signs of wear such as minor stains and discolorations, markings, and minor fraying, but include all components and have no serious damage that would impact form or functionality. 

Packs in Serviceable condition will have more serious signs of wear and use, may include minor damage that can be repaired or ignored, and will likely be missing some components (particularly, D-clips), but will be functional out of the box.