Camelbak Women's Models

[Jmej_24]

Has anyone been using any of the new women's specific Camelbaks? I'm considering the LUXE but am concerned that it might be too small for my 5'10" bod. I have an old (18 years) MULE that I'd like to trade in. (OK, the bladder's only a coupla years old )

Any reviews? Comments? Suggestions?

I am 5'7'' and I have the luxe and it fits great, I use it all the time. It's very adjustable and the straps are very comfortable on my not so petite frame. I reccomend it. It also fits better than the men's camelbaks I tried on..

[goldfinch]

I went for a less expensive women's Camelbak, the Aurora: http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recre...11-Aurora.aspx

I am very small and I wouldn't want anything any larger. It fits well and is easily adjustable. I am happy enough, though I am not delighted with riding with something on my back. It kind of bugs me.

[OakLeaf]

I am not delighted with riding with something on my back. It kind of bugs me.

If you get a model with a waist strap, you can loosen the shoulder straps and let the weight of the pack rest on your hipbones instead of your back. That's the only way I can ride comfortably with a pack.

[goldfinch]

If you get a model with a waist strap, you can loosen the shoulder straps and let the weight of the pack rest on your hipbones instead of your back. That's the only way I can ride comfortably with a pack.

In retrospect, I probably should have gone up a notch to the Magic, which has the waist strap but still is pretty small.

[indysteel]

Interesting....I could have sworn I had the Aurora, but mine has a waist strap. I wonder if I have a newer or older model. But, yes, I prefer having a waist strap.

ETA: I'm an idjit. I just looked up the Magic, and that's what I have. In the words of Emily Litella (if anyone is old enough to remember SNL circa 1976), "nevermind."

[Nick]

I went for a less expensive women's Camelbak, the Aurora: http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recre...11-Aurora.aspx

I am very small and I wouldn't want anything any larger. It fits well and is easily adjustable.

I also have the Aurora. I'm a petite 5'4 and the Aurora was the best fit for me among the available models in my LBS. The larger ones were uncomfortable, especially around the chest level straps. The Aurora is a perfect fit, and I've been very happy with it.