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Camelback MULE: '04 vs. '05?
I just posted a rather long post about my recent experiences with several
hydration packs. At the end I asked what people who had experiences with either version thought of the '04 vs. '05 Camelbak MULE. I recently bought the '04 (got a great deal) but am thinking of returning it and getting the '05 instead, which strikes me as being better in several ways: -The bladder goes into a compartment in the back that zips up the side and top, whereas the '04 model goes into a "pouch" that's has a velcro seal at the top, which strikes me as harder to use -It's slightly lighter than the '04 model (from the specs, 1 or 2 ounces) -The sternum strap appears to have a better design than in the '04 model, in terms of how it attaches to the shoulder straps, and in having a loop in the elastic section On the other hand, the '04 model is made of what appears to be a slightly tougher, or at least thicker and heavier material (which I'm sure accounts for a big part of the weight difference). Not sure if this translates into better durability or not. Any thoughts, comments, observations, etc.? Are the "improvements" worth bothering to swap the '04 for the '05 and paying a few dollars more? Kovie zen |
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Camelback MULE: '04 vs. '05?
I have an 05 Mule and my daughter, with whom I regularly ride, has an
04 Mule. We both prefer mine over hers, most especially because of the separate bladder compartment. She's always trying to steal mine. |
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Camelback MULE: '04 vs. '05?
Thanks, I'll take this into account when I make up my mind.
Oh, and I just have to add, bad father! ;-) -- Kovie zen "Eagle Jackson" wrote in message oups.com... I have an 05 Mule and my daughter, with whom I regularly ride, has an 04 Mule. We both prefer mine over hers, most especially because of the separate bladder compartment. She's always trying to steal mine. |
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