Product details
Rainsmore 18-litre hydration backpack with 2-litre bladder — grey
If you want a straightforward, reliable daypack that keeps your water cool and your kit dry without too much faffing about, this is a cracking choice. It’s a compact 18-litre pack but still swallows a 2-litre bladder, a spare set of clothes and the usual bits and bobs that end up in a hiking bag. Built tough from polyester with reinforced stitching, it’s happy to take the odd scrape or rough-and-tumble outing.
Practical features you’ll actually use
The bladder sits in an insulated back panel so your water stays noticeably cooler for longer — a proper bonus on hot days. It’s clipped in with two internal safety buckles so it won’t flop about, and there are quick-access hose outlets on both shoulder straps, making it dead easy to sip whether you’re left- or right-handed.
- Comfort: padded, breathable back panel improves airflow and cuts down sweaty backs on longer walks or rides.
- Storage: two front zipped pockets for snacks and essentials, two mesh side pockets for bottles or a compact umbrella, plus a removable pocket for your phone or sunglasses.
- Secure carry: helmet buckle, external elastic cord and trekking pole loops let you lash extra kit to the outside of the pack.
- Safety: reflective straps and a removable reflective strip help with visibility at dusk, and the chest strap includes an emergency whistle.
- Weather protection: splash-proof fabric for light showers, and a removable rain cover that tucks away into a hidden base pocket for heavier rain.
Who is this for?
Ideal for hikers, trail runners, cyclists and commuters who want a lightweight, no-nonsense pack with hydration built in. If your weekends are filled with short day hikes, quick overnight trips or bike commutes, this does the job without being bulky. It won’t replace a big multi-day rucksack, but it’s just the ticket when less is more.
Specs and useful details
- Capacity: 18-litre; includes a 2-litre bladder.
- Material: polyester with reinforced stitching.
- Pack dimensions: 26 x 16 x 45 cm; weight: approx. 790 g.
- Included: 2-litre soft water bladder and removable rain cover.
- Colour: grey. Unisex fit.
Wondering about maintenance? The bladder is removable and fits most standard 2-litre replacements, so cleaning or swapping it out is straightforward. If you’re planning longer multi-day trips with a lot of kit, you’ll want a larger rucksack — but for day hikes, cycling loops and active commutes, this pack keeps things neat, handy and comfortable. A solid little companion that’ll see you right without overcomplicating things.