Hydration Backpack 3L Water Bladder, Hiking Water Backpack with Rain Cover, Insulation Hydration Daypack Rucksack for Cycling

I spent weeks researching the best hiking backpack. I had high standards. The backpack had to meet all of my requirements:

1. Have an easily washable hydration bladder included that holds a good amount of water that also goes inside an *insulated* pocket
2. chest AND hip straps
3. lots of room for storage but not too big of a backpack and still *lightweight*
4. supportive backing and NOT foldable
5. outside pockets for water bottle and phone
6. durable zippers
7. low cost (didn’t want to spend more than $70)
8. and most importantly for me, a rain cover zipped up in the bottom (so I didn’t have to buy one and have it take up space inside).

This met *EVERY* criteria (and the teal color is beautiful).

There were only a few backpacks like this that I could find online and in-store at this pricepoint. I (thankfully) chose this one, and have now been on 15+ hikes with it, and feel like I definitely chose the best one! I’m so happy with my purchase and that all of my research paid off. Also, I am glad I was able to find the perfect one at this pricepoint.

There’s nothing I would change about this backpack.

I hope this review will help other people who are picky and on a budget like me!

Just started hiking with my sister and. Ended a simple yet versatile smaller pack to haul the items needed for a day hike. I did a lot of looking! This fit the bill perfectly AND it has the added bon8s of a super easy to fill and clean water bladder. Lots of pockets, even in the hip belt! For small things like keys/ID. Perfect. The material is sturdy enough for what I will be using it for no problem. Another cool feature that I like is the rain cover that rolls right back up into its own tiny pocket in the bottom of the pack. Genius.

This is my favorite day pack. I love the large water reservoir and the fit of the pack. I’m only 5 ft tall and packs usually do not adjust enough to fit me well. I love that the chest strap is adjustable up and down, the waist strap is extra comfortable, and the pockets are just the right size for a day hike/ride. I’ve used this mountain biking several times now and its perfect. The small pockets in the waist strap make it easy to have little snacks accessible without having to take the pack off. Also seems well made, especially at the price point. I was expecting it to feel “cheaper” but it actually feels like it will hold up well. Time will tell.

I also bought the “Water Buffalo” for my husband, and I felt bad bc mine seemed better than his, haha, even though his bag was actually more expensive! Personally, I think the Nevo has a better layout of pockets, which are also roomier (much easier to find and grab things quickly). I liked that the Nevo had mesh water bottle slots on the sides (with a lot of stretch), great for when I didn’t want to use a hydration pack. The Nevo also has a much nicer hydration pack than the Water Buffalo. And it comes with insulation for both the pouch and the straw tube to help keep water cool! The Nevo has one big main pocket that has a separate section in the back for the hydration pack, which can be used for other things like laptop, if you’re not using the hydration pack. Water buffalo has a separate pocket for hydration pack with a very narrow opening that is clearly designed just for the hydration pack (wouldn’t be able to fit a laptop or iPad in there). One note, there is some netting on the back of the Nevo and on the upper part of the straps that looks a bit like lace, haha, but it’s not actually lace, and barely noticeable. But I can imagine some “tough guys” not liking that part. 😉 Overall my favorite thing about the Nevo is its versatility, so I don’t have to bring multiple bags on a trip. Works great for travel days (fits a lap top and ipad, snacks for kids, sweater, etc.), but also compact and supportive enough to carry water, snacks, layers, etc. for a long day of hiking. Great built-in rain protection too! And it’s made well! (I always get a little nervous about buying things at a much lower price point. I think I paid ~$35 for this bag. A similar Osprey bag is ~$90. But the Nevo is solid – seams, zippers, straps, material, etc. all good). I got it in blue, it’s a nice subtle blue, somewhere between royal and navy, with black accents. Very low profile.

Used this as my daypack on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and I was so happy with it! Stayed dry during light rain, and the pocket for the rain cover was so convenient when it rained harder. My friends had to dig around to find their rain covers, but mine was easy to access! I like the three pockets for organization, and I was able to fit what I needed for the day (rain jacket, sunscreen, bug spray, medicine, first aid kit, etc) without issue. The hip strap pockets were very convenient to have chap stick, tissues, and money within easy reach. It’s also very comfortable — cushioned and breathable material. Water bladder was the perfect size and worked well with the insulation sleeve. Oh, and the color is cute. Highly recommend!

Excelente producto,

Hasta el momento no la he usado pero me gusta como se ve, es muy ligera y tiene bolsa de hidratación, acepta de 3 litros lo cual es genial.