Camelbak packs are high quality, but I hate their hydration bladder. It collapses flat and is difficult to clean and dry. The Platypus bladders expand like an envelope, and they can be free-standing.

What's one of the hardest things about using a hydration pack? Keeping its bladder clean, dry and mold-free between uses! That's where the DRYE device comes in, as it's a battery-powered fan designed ...

A few months ago, as I was prepping for a through-ride on the Arizona Trail, I became obsessed with hydration bladders. No, the little plastic bags that hold your performance drink aren’t interesting ...