CondorCondor Elite - Torrent Reservoir GEN II

Condor Tactical Torrent Reservoir Hydration Bladder (Generation II)Great, affordable hydration system. Will hold plenty of water. Bladder material is thick and seems sturdy. Has a unique slide closure system and it does work; no leaks from my last hike (and it was being mashed between my back and the rest of the contents in my pack).The hose has a thick protective cover that is secured to both ends; and the hose itself can be detached without water leaking from the bladder (any residual water inside the hose will leak though). The bite-tube (bite piece? the piece you drink from!) seems well made and easy to use; no leaks from there either. The protective cap comes in handy too; I'm used to my other system attracting dirt on the mouthpiece (has no cap) whenever I'm out 'in the boonies'.The entire top of the bladder opens up, which means easy access to pour water in/out and easy cleaning. However, there isn't anything on the bladder to hold onto when filling with water, so it's awkward to fill by yourself. You'll need a friend to help, or prop the bladder up against something, or even better, have the bladder in your backpack for support (though pressure from the backpack makes this awkward too). Regardless, not a huge deal but something to be aware of since many other hydration systems have some type of handle; this one doesn't but is still a great product.Very pleased with this system and would definitely recommend.

wonderful bladder. Tough. Holds 3 liters. Bite valve does not leak even if you forget to close it. This method of opening and closing I think makes the easiest to clean, as well as no giant hard plastic part poking you in the back if you use it with a riding vest or a backpack that doesnt have significant amount of padding between your back and the bladder. The ones with the giant round twist cap lid are cumbersome and difficult to deal with in my opinion.

Pretty sturdy bag but the mouthpiece is not that great. It doesn’t let a lot of water without lot of pressure. I strongly recommend to replace it with a camelback one. I changed mine and it works great! In the summer the black insulation for the tube attracts the sun and warms up the water, but once you drink the first warm water, the rest is fine. I used in the snow at 20F and the only piece that froze was the original mouth piece! I bought an insulation bag as well and water stays cool for hours even with temperature in the 100s!

I like the product a lot and use it nonstop. The hose started leaking because I accidentally removed the rubber band seal. The company was nice enough to send out a replacement o ring free of charge. Great product and even better support!

I’ve owned at least 5 hydro packs (including the high price and high quailing Camel and Osprey brands). This is my favorite.The slide on top has worked perfectly for me. So far I’ve used this on a half-dozen day hikes, a few kayak trips and ski trips.While skiing yesterday I hit so ice and landed flat on my back with the bladder full of water . I’m a big guy so this must’ve put a great deal of pressure on the bladder, but it held up fine.The insulated tube is a must for skiers, as it prevents the tube from freezing.This water was a replacement purchase for my military style pack. It fit perfectly.This is definitely not the cheapest Hydro flask/bladder out there, nor the most expensive, but I think it is probably the best value and I would definitely buy one again. Condor appears to be improving their products and I wouldn’t be surprised if the next generation is even better.

This is one of the best bladders out there in my opinion. No leakage whatsoever even after 12 hour hikes. Good capacity which is standard and overall really easy to use. Use is just like most other bladders, but better because it’s condor. It also doesn’t make the water taste weird even after long hikes

This 1.5L fits well in my Haley Strategic Flat pack plus. Great easy access and cleaning. Doesn't really shoots water out when the bite valve is squeezed using your finger.Update 11/15/2020. The bladder leaks where the hose connect and had this since September 2020 and take it with me everyday for work. I'm hoping I can get a free replacement.

Seems good. time will tell..