Dutch CamelBak ThermoBak hydration pack, 3L, Coyote Brown, Surplus

Unissued coyote brown Dutch military hydration pack with a 3-liter water reservoir. Originally designed for the horrors of biological and chemical warfare, so it should be just fine and dandy in the wilderness and the streets of major cities, too. A limited batch so if you are looking for a very compact high-quality hydration pack, act fast.

• Size: c. 45 x 26 x 9 cm (17.5” x 10” x 3.5”)
• Hydration capacity: 3 liters (100 oz)
• Color: Coyote
• Made in the Philippines

Features

The main compartment is designed purely for the water reservoir and there are no other large compartments. However, the flap has a zippered pocket where you can fit your keys, cell phone, wallet, or other similar small items. Underneath it, there are three rows of PALS webbing where you can mount some suitable gear. Furthermore, there is a flat open pocket against your back that is designed for storing the shoulder straps.

The pack comes with unpadded shoulder straps that have a sternum strap and quick-release buckles. There is no hip belt but this is such a compact pack that you won’t need one anyway. You can also hide the shoulder straps and attach the pack straight to your combat vest with the buckles found on the sides.

The large screw cap makes filling quick and easy. You can attach the hose to standard modern protective masks. The reservoir is designed to meet the USACHPPM TG230A and TB MED 577 standards for 24-hour resistance to Sarin nerve and Mustard blister agents. However, since this is military surplus (albeit unused), we cannot guarantee you that it meets these standards anymore.

Use

The water reservoir has the text Chem Bio Reservoir^TM X. So, it has been designed for chemical and biological warfare and comes with a warning that you might meet your maker if you use this during a chemical attack without appropriate training. So, we don’t sell these for apocalyptic anxiety but so-called normal use. Without a constant threat of toxic shit, anybody can easily use these. As long as you remember to clean the reservoir and the hose after use.

In addition to military stuff, this is awesome for trail running, orienteering, and any kind of active lifestyle where you don’t need to carry lots of stuff but drinking while moving would be nice.

Condition

Unissued Dutch military surplus. In other words, these haven’t been subjected to anthrax (or possibly only with the capital A) or poison gas, and nobody has gurgled anything with them. Really high-quality stuff, so quite a nice deal indeed.