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Advantages: Robust, convenient
Disadvantages: Difficult to clean, not much cargo space

...at this point, the word Camelbak crept into my mind. The Rogue is much the same as any other Camelbak in that it has a large blue reservoir with a tube waving somewhere near your mouth, carrying as two litres. This also keeps your drink pleasantly cool for a long time and has none of the plasticky taste that I'd expected. In addition to the large insulated reservoir pocket at the back of the Rogue, there are two other pockets on the front, one ...
...feel cautious about snagging the Camelbak on a tree. This turns out not to be the case, and you soon get used to it, forgetting about it until you need to take a sip. Another pleasant thing about the Camelbak is the way that the mouthpiece isn't affected by mud thrown up from your front wheel in the same way that bottles are. Now the only problem is how to clean the thing. Camelbak sell a reservoir dryer, specially designed to allow air to get ... Read review

Advantages: Lots of space and waterproof
Disadvantages: A bit heavier than most bags, but worth the extra weight

I have had this bag for over 4 years, and it is fantastic. It is so well designed and built. It is great for cycling running or just using as a normal backpack. It will easily fit a laptop and files, so is ideal for going to work or collage. All of the stitching is fantastic, it has withstood being dragged along the floor and being kicked for 3 years, and still looks as good as new. The zips are well designed, and have never jammed or broken. There ...
...of the bag, that not only makes the bag waterproof, but also doubles up as a reflective bag so that at night you can easily be seen. I think that the bag is great and would recommend it to anybody for whatever use. It stops your back from sweating, so that you don't arrive to work or school with massive sweat patches! ... Read review