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Geigerrig RIG 500 Hydration Pack

Name: Geigerrig RIG 500 Hydration Pack
Brand: Geigerrig
SKU: geigerrig-rig-500-hydratiion-pack
Price: 39 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.764706 (17 reviews)

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Take your hydration game to the next level with the Geigerrig RIG 500 hydration pack. At its core is the Geigerrig Hydration Engine: a water reservoir that’s easy to fill and provides quick access via a silicone bite valve Read More

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GfromSLC

Nov 29, 2021

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GREAT compact hydration backpack

Small so not a bag for carrying anything but the essentials. Has a nice rigid back with generous spacing in between back pads for air to help cool you. I dont use the air pressure system, so thats cool it is optional and removable. bite valve is great. looks great. very durable. Ummm yea. get it, seriously. pray it comes back in stock.

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cbonnaffon

Jan 27, 2021

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Nice pack

Pressurized water bladder seems a little gimmicky and unnecessary. But, its good quality and holds water.

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MrSuicidal

Oct 3, 2020

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Solid pack with an above average water bladder. Is the pump worth it?

I'd say what sets this apart from other packs meant to be used with water bladders isn't too much in the pack itself but the 'engine' as they say. Pack-wise: So far the construction of the pack has me really quite satisfied, though the weight could stand to go down a little. The built in pass-throughs in both shoulder straps are easy to use and very helpful in not appearing as a mess of tubes, and there are a few slits to choose from at different heights; good design to cater to different body measurements there. Chest strap feels like an afterthought, but maybe the people who use them more would like that it was added. Not black mark on the product of course. Cool tension clip to hold the water line in place instead of letting it hang loose. I'll say that the direction it was originally set up in was a little uncomfortable as it dug into the underside of my arm, but it is a removable clip so it did feel better after I flipped it around. Space is a little lacking with the bladder all filled up but you can get more than just essentials packed in. Water Bladder: Alright, on to the main item here. So far it works as intended, like any other water bladder. Nothing to special to note in its basic functions. Now for the pump gimmick. Is it truly just a gimmick? No, it actually is helpful; if you pump it up in advance (not too much of course), all it takes is a light bite and water will be filling your mouth. Really makes getting hydrated while on the move easy. Just a little oddity i've encountered during my use; when your water level gets low, having air pumped up actually prevents water from coming out too well. I found that when that happened i'd just deflate it and re-pressurise it again.

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Skutter

Sep 5, 2020

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Nice improvement

This is my second Rig 500, the one i bought through Drop is made out of rip stop nylon so it is slightly lighter than the previous generation/model as it was made out of ballistic nylon. The new one came with an insulated tube and a pocket for inline water filters, with some redesigned pockets. I haven't actually used it yet as my first rig is still going strong, but overall better than the previous generation and the price <$50 convinced me to buy. Definitely recommend.

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Hgod

Sep 3, 2020

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Great for small to medium hikes

the water bladder holds enaough water for a medium hike. It is easy to re-fill and easy to clean afterwards. the additional pockets give enough storage for a snack, flashlight and so on. the straps can be used to secure a jacket. carriying the pack is comfortable.

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Andersays

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Aug 21, 2020

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Great little day-hike pack. Worth every penny

The pressure system is more than a gimmick, it is nice to not have to expend much energy when taking a drink. The size of it is perfect for a few hours worth of gear, It will hold the day hike basics plus 2L of water. I also pack some smaller water bottles along as I live in a southern climate with a lot of dry heat. It would make a nice bicycling pack also. If you hike with your dog... they will love the ease of access to give them a quick drink. This is a great little hydration pack, and I definitely recommend. I can't speak to long-term durability yet, but after a few months of day hikes and such, it still looks new, works as good as new, and is my go-to day pack. It holds the emergency gear, day-hike supplies, and a bunch of water. I highly recommend this as a day hike pack or a bicycling pack. I like it so much, I bought another model with the 3L reservoir so I can get more water with me! Great pack, fits nice and distributes weight. Big enough for essentials for one person on a full-day hike or a couple of people on a couple of hours' hike. Great for hiking dogs and biking people also. Worth the money, a great value!

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Ryce_Cubed

Jul 6, 2020

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A steal for the price

I picked one up for my buddy for his birthday and he hasn't stopped using it since he got it. It's the perfect median between a full sized backpack and a standalone hydration carrier along with the provided reservoir is fantastic. I do wish that the bite valve had a manual cutoff switch like camelbak has on their bladders.

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bbpao

Jun 29, 2020

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Great small pack for small adventures

I normally take this with me to go on shorter bike rides. It's enough to throw your everyday-carry items plus more (more as in two bottles of wine) The straps and back pads are UBER comfortable and the hydration system is great. My only complaint is that sometimes the plastic tube pops off of the squeeze bulb when putting the bag on or taking it off. It is easy enough to reattach -- but after adjusting straps to ensure they're loose enough to not interfere and very carefully putting the pack on, it still happens. There are, in fact, some little niceties with the pack:

Velcro loops at the end of excess shoulder straps to avoid them flapping at your sides
Handy fold and slide seal at the mouth of the reservoir
Adjustable pouch to hold the bulb pump at your place of choice along the shoulder strap

I do think the pressure feature is a bit gimmicky, but for the value to cost ratio this pack offers, it's a solid, comfortable hydration pack for short adventures.

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joshcgt

Jun 25, 2020

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Got stuck somewhere in shipping and I received a refund. Kudos to the massdrop team for helping.

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buckeyebuck

Jun 23, 2020

Verified Buyer

Well made hydration pack

This pack is awesome. I love the hydration engine concept as it lets me share with family and pets without swapping slobber. While the bag doesn’t have a ton of extra space, it does carry enough extra for me to have my trail tools easily on hand. As a bigger guy, I might consider the next size up were I to buy another...oh wait, I already did! Thanks Geigerrig and Drop!

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