[Xan]

My Decathlon rucksack thing is pretty comfy and I wouldn't have any issues with it for a three-day stretch. However, I did replace the original bladder with a Camelback one mostly because I think it's easier to clean (comes apart etc.). I've always just rinsed with water though, so I might check out them Miltons things...

[Paul B]

I bought a camelbak for use on larger routes and its been great. Due to weight concerns I went for the LUXE but the Hydrobak and Classic looked like good, cheaper alternatives (Decathlon options seemed heavy by comparison).

I thought the pack might get ruined on chimneying pitches etc. but thus far its held up well. However, I wasn't convinced by the Lobo as it seemed to weigh a tonne.

The bladder lives in the freezer and thus far there's no black gunk although no doubt I'll puncture it one day dropping something into the freezer.