Source Widepac Review
TOG Magazine Review By Judy Armstrong
'Glass-like liner technology' combines with an anti-bacterial Grunge Guard and is self-cleaning if the reservoir is used with plain water, although warm, soapy water is needed to purge isotonic or sugary drinks. A straight-line disconnect valve seals when the tube is removed, making it very easy to install and refill the system in a rucksack. No tube clips are provided. The bite valve has a plastic cover, attached by a thin cord. To open, the valve must be removed from the cover and turned 180 degrees. Turning it 90 degrees, especially when attached to the cover, disconnects the valve completely, and it falls off. I leave the valve open with the cover in place, which effectively seals it anyway. Flow is moderate but sufficient for constant sipping."
Source Widepac Features:
Capacity: 2 litres,
Material: Polyethylene,
Grunge Guard (anti-bacterial)
Weight: 165g
Warranty: 1 year
Taste free: A high tech co-extruded film & tube retains pure liquid taste with no plastic flavour Bacteria free: Grunge guard anti-microbial technology blocks bacteria growth for the life of the system.
Glass like: Liner technology prevents bio-film build-up, system is self-cleaning. Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) surface analysis shows that SOURCE's Glass-Like film is 1000% smoother than that of competitors using PU films with only a 50% difference from glass itself.
Care free: Glass-like technology combined with grunge-guard technology represent a new generation in hydration systems, where cleaning is no longer an issue. Simply refill and drink again and again...
The Source Widepac 2 litre Hydration System.
"One important piece of equipment for any outdoor enthusiast is a good quality hydration system. As the weather gets warmer, having enough fluid is essential to any outdoors activity. Here at White and Bishop the Source Widepac 2 litre is an immensely popular choice, being a top seller for April and May.
There is a good reason too, rated 4.5 (Best Buy) in TGO and Trail Magazines "Best in test" and "Best in Value" this is one of the best-tasting and most easily cleaned hydration systems around. It has a rolltop opening, which makes filling and cleaning super-easy. You get an autoseal link between the feeder pipe and bladder, and the bite valve has a cap to prevent accidental squeezing. This meant there were no leaks in test.
Below - Trail magazine's Graham Thompson on what to look for in the burgeoning hydration system market.