Nathan Sports TrailMix 2.0 12L Hydration Pack Review

Article by Renee Kursemark

TrailMix 2.0 12L Hydration Pack ($150)

Renee: Pack all of the snacks! The TrailMix 2.0 is 15% lighter than the earlier model. With a 12L capability the pack is supposed for max all-day journey storage. Whereas listed as a pack for working or mountaineering, the TrailMix 2.0 is constructed for mountaineering and trekking reasonably than working. I did run a bit with the pack, however with the huge storage choices and one-size-fits-most, it’s higher for mountaineering. Nathan has a number of different vest/packs that work higher for working if that’s your jam. I benefit from the Pinnacle (RTR Assessment).

Let’s discuss again storage first as a result of the TrailMix 2.0 has lots of it. The pack comes with a 1.5L bladder that drops right into a zipped again pocket. The shoulder straps have a go by means of slit for the hose to maneuver comfortably round to the entrance. I looped the hose by means of the entrance strap right down to the hose sternum attachment, nice for stopping the hose from flopping round.

Over the bladder pocket is a big roll-up pocket with buckles on the perimeters to shut and broaden storage. A lot of the pack’s total storage is inside this again pocket.

I hiked with further pants, a jacket, and a hat on this giant pocket. Over that huge pocket is one other pocket with a small sq. Velco to shut. An additional pair of gloves or meals objects match properly.

Bungee cords wrap the skin, so one other jacket or coat may be saved there. Either side embody two bungees every for pole placement. The pack works greatest utilizing the again storage to its most.

The entrance storage options two pockets on either side. The entrance pockets can match a 20oz flask every. I counsel a flask that’s formed broad and brief. There isn’t a zipper pocket within the entrance, however my iPhone 14 Max suits in one of many open pockets. I discovered the entrance pockets greatest for meals objects and my cellphone reasonably than hydration flasks. For mountaineering, the flasks within the entrance really feel okay, however for working, the safety just isn’t as snug as different choices. Each the entrance straps slide, which helps for match and luxury throughout the

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The pack has two adjustable straps on all sides to regulate the one-size-fits-most facet. I normally put on a measurement small for a vest, so I needed to pull these aspect straps tight. For a one-size match, the TraiMix 2.0 suits wonderful when it comes to mountaineering.

General, I’d counsel the pack for all-day hikers who want to hold an entire further set of clothes objects for climate circumstances. For a one-size match, I discovered it snug and safe for mountaineering whilst somebody who wears a measurement small vest for working.

The Nathan Sports activities TrailMix 2.0 12L Hydration Pack is on the market now

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Renee is a former U.S. Marine journalist, which is when her enjoyment of working and writing began. She isn’t that superior of a runner, however she tries actually onerous. Most of her weekly 50-60 miles happen on rural nation roads in Nebraska, which means mud, gravel, dust, hills, and the occasional discipline. She has PR’s of 1:30:59 for the half marathon and three:26:45 for the marathon.

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