This is my 6th camel… Admittedly I have always used a MULE but we took up hiking so I needed a bit more space. Let’s start with not as pictured…. The color is much lighter and has a crosshatch pattern but really that is a non-issue for me. The pros: super comfortable, loads and loads and even more loads of pockets to keep everything organized. Even has a an integrated whistle. The backpack area is also very roomy and zips down all the way on both sides so that you can pack it well. The bag is very easy to wipe down even when the dreaded clay is involved. I haven’t measured it out but there is definitely more room in the bladder side if you need to size up to a 3L. The cons: One handed opening? Um impossible. Took two of to tug and pull to open the bladder. Added ice and water and went on our merry way. Lots of the neat features are gone. No magnetic clip. No bite valve cover. The real clincher was when we sat down on a hot summer Florida day to have a snack and take in the view. Whelp the sweat (condensation) from the bladder soaked everything in the main compartment. And that’s when I realized I wasn’t sweating up as much of a storm as I thought. The condensation was also dripping down the drain “hole” on the pack. We inspected the bladder and it was still “full” (minus the volume reduced by melted ice). I wish I could post pictures…. In conclusion great backpack; horrible hydration pack. Would have to spend another $75-$100 to retrofit to an insulated bladder, hose, magnet, cover.