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I've never understood the popularity of hydration packs either.

Nor did I, until I got one. Wouldn't be without now. Hydration bladder included, or at minimum hydration bladder compatible, is a requirement for any pack I purchase from now on. This coming from a person who used to say "Why would I waste my money on such a thing when I've already got perfectly good water bottles?" For long hikes that may exceed my hydration bladder capacity I take full Nalgene bottles as a backup.

My wife uses a hydration pack when she goes on long runs. My dog has figured this out, and will nudge the hydration pack while she's getting ready- basically saying, "Put it on! Let's go for a long run!"
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- Benton