HYDRAPAK VELOCITY IT 1.5L BLADDER

Bladders for our beloved packs and vests are, generally, quite well cared for by trail runners.

When we start using them, we learn how to clean them and use them properly to prevent bacteria build up that can occur within the material. But sometimes, our bladders break, for whatever reason, or they're just not-salvageable after a decent time of use, and our instinct is to go back to the original brand we bought our pack or vest from, and go from there.

HydraPak's bladders are built to last in all environments and are known for their reusability, durability and radio frequency welding. I was able to test the new Velocity IT 1.5L bladder recently, which fit into my Ultimate Direction pack snuggly, and quite frankly, is really very swish. In my hands, the quality is seriously top notch, with even the drinking tube covered in a firm weatherproof material, giving it a rugged construction look that makes it look insanely high tech. Even taking it out of its packaging I was immediately impressed and excited to get out on the trails for yet another test run.

The cherry on top is that this is the first insulated bladder on the market. Designed for keeping your water cool from all outside temperatures, its Isobound Insulation technology double-wall cell foam insulation creates a barrier, slowing heat transfer between the body and the bladder. This prevents condensational warming and keeps hydration at an ideal temperature longer than the standard bladder.

There's an extra wide opening for fast refills at aid stations, and the leakproof seal is quick and easy to slide tight; the lightweight Comet Bite Valve is highflow with a self-seal that showed no signs of leakage while in use and can be opened and locked with one hand to prevent leaks when not in use. Oh, and to give it even more umph, the Hydrafusion drink tube is insulated as well!

The Velocity IT 1.5L also features a flexible grab tab for quickly taking it out and back into packs, and a universal hanger designed to work with clips, hooks and loops in a wide variety of vests and packs including Salomon, Nathan, Osprey and CamelBak.

It's all 100% BPA and PVC free, too.

This is a bladder for those who are performance driven and inspired to take themselves out further into the great outdoors with a trustworthy and reliable reservoir. You won't go wrong when you partner up with it.

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RRP $84.95 AUD // $99.99 NZD HYDRAPAK.COM.AU / HYDRAPAK.CO.NZ