CamelBak M.U.L.E. Crux Reservoir Hydration Pack, Atomic Blue/Pitch Blue, 3 L/100 oz
There’s a reason this is one of our bestselling, longest-running packs: it’s got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. The M.U.L.E. has a narrow-gauge design that keeps it light and maneuverable—so even when it’s fully loaded for a day of mountain biking, it won’t get in your way. The latest edition is built around the brand new Crux reservoir, which is even easier to load and refill, and delivers more water with every sip. Since we launched the first M.U.L.E. in 1996, mountain bikers have been telling us that it hits the sweet spot of size vs. storage: it’s lightweight, but big enough to carry three liters of water and a day’s worth of snacks and gear. Over the years, we’ve also added air channels to keep your back cool, universal helmet hooks, and clever compartments for stashing tools, keys and electronics. The latest version also features a magnetic tube trap that snaps easily into place, so you can hydrate without taking your eyes off the trail.
Product Features
- Crux delivers 20% more water per sip, with an ergonomic handle for easy refilling and an on/off lever to prevent leaks.
- Magnetic Tube TrapTM keeps your tube secure and accessible when you need it
- Air director back panel offers air channels to keep your back cool
- External hooks let you carry your helmet while still allowing full access to your pack
- Stretch overflow storage compartment lets you easily stash a rain shell or extra layer
Very happy with my Camelbak purchase! Update – 1/4/2018 So I have been using this for several months now, mostly for adventure racing (orienteering, mountain biking & kayaking) and am really come to appreciate what this is and is not. Each race I put about 40-50 miles on the gear, most of the mileage is biking, but each one is at least 10-12 miles on foot, essentially jogging. The pack is holding up beautifully, and I have been impressed with how comfortable it is. I usually only take 2 liters of water and then refill enroute…
ICE COLD WATER!
Great for ACL! I bought this for a music festival but have so far only used it on long day hikes. I think I will prefer it for the initial reason I bought it (music festival) to what I’ve actually been using it for (day hikes). It holds plenty of water, but as with all hydration packs, the water takes up most of the cc of the pack. If anyone is curious, this is a great size for ACL and adheres to the backpack standards while still letting you carry all your necessities (wallet, poncho, maybe an extra shirt,…