Hydration Backpack

[Rusty]

This Summer while fishing, and almost dehydrating several times (stupid move on my part), I am looking for a hydration backpack system with storage in the backpack area too. I have looked, online, at the Fishpond hydration systems and also Camelbak systems. With the Fishpond products, can the hydration backpack be purchased by itself? I already have the chestpack, so I wouldn't need that. I will need space available in the backpack area for rain gear and a couple of large fly boxes (12X8X1.5) I am looking for some feedback from people that have and use a system like this. Thanks in advance.

[Project Healing Waters]

Clear Creek has such a product. For the best price, check www.flyfishingbenefactors.com And you can check out the pack on the Clear Creek website.

[Monte Ray]

I got a Camelbak HAWG in 2006. I mostly use it for hiking but I used it a few times while wading some creeks this year. I really like using it. Very comfortable on my back and I can attach a few things to the front straps - clippers, etc. I can carry up to 3 liters of water - which stays nice and cold for hours with some ice.

I picked it up on Ebay for about $50 I think. Lots of room for my tackle and other stuff if you wanted. I bring along a couple of energy bars, some camp sized TP, etc.

I have an over the shoulder pouch I've been using for years but decided to try out my Camelbak this year because the pouch cuts into my shoulder too much and after 2 or 3 hours, my shoulder really hurts. The Camelbak totally elimated that.

I haven't looked at the Fishpond packs - they might be alot better because they're made for fishing.

I keep most of my tackle in Plano boxes and just grab what I need and toss them in my pack along with a couple of bags of soft plastics.