Product Review: Camelbak Fourteener backpack

Camelbak Fourteener - 25lb - 100oz

• N.V.I.S. back panel provides excellent venting and convenient access to the Antidote reservoir compartment.
• Dynamic Suspension Shoulder Harness.
• Semi-Load bearing waist belt
• Organizer pocket for hike essentials
• Fleece lined sunglass/MP3pocket

After Biking to work (5 mile ride) for the last 10 months I've finally started running in again, now that I don't have to bring my laptop to and fro. So just stopped in at REI after doing some research on running backpacks and found this Camelbak. I have not used it yet but I can say from the in store trials (filling it with a bunch of clothes and a pair of shoes as well as weights) this bag fit me like a glove.

The semi-load bearing waist belt and dynamic suspension shoulder harness (FIT) was the major factor in my decision making. I tried 4 different backpacks including an REI made model, the Ospray Metron, and one other Camelbak series. Of the 5, this and the Ospray Metron were the finalists. 

What I liked about the Ospray is the main storage area. Was HUGE! and I could have fit my laptop in it which was a bonus...but as I began to simulate running with it full the waist band began riding up onto my stomach (ultimately, didn't fit my torso). That was the only deal breaker.

Where as filling the camelback with weights and running around the store, the waist belt stayed in place comfortably and the shoulder straps kept the objects firmly in place (no shifting around) and felt VERY comfortable.

While I was not ulitmately looking for a hydration system for my commute I do anticipate using it on my hikes with the family and what not.

I look forward to my commute even more...Thank you Camelbak for having a product that fit me and my needs.

Here's a link to the camelbak page to learn more about this backpack. I highly recommend giving it a test run!

~Ananda