DolfinPack Wearable Water Storage

Product Description

The DolfinPack is the perfect extreme sports hydration pack. Made from lightweight neoprene material, the pack itself weighs only 5.6 ounces. The Dolfinpack is great for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), surfing, hiking, running, biking, snowboardng, fishing, hunting, kayaking, rock climbing, or any sport where a lightweight, form-fitting, waterproof hydration pack is what you require. All Dolfinpacks include a BPA free 1 liter water reservoir with easy on/off toggle, high-flow bite valve, and neoprene hose cover for insulation. This pack has been used and tested by some of the best athletes in the world. Praised as, "a great lightweight hydration pack for stand-up paddleboard races", "an awesome all-around solution for marathons", and "the perfect surfing hydration pack for those long three mile paddles", DolfinPack is the next great pack to hit the market!

Top Reviews

VERY Comfortable and Durable
by H. Rozner (5 out of 5 stars)
September 16, 2015

I am training for a full Iroman and needed something to take on runs longer than 10 miles. I strapped this bad boy on for the first time on a 14-mile trail run and could not have asked for a more comfortable hydration system! This holds 50 ozs (enough for about 2 hours of running for me), and I forget I even have it on. No bouncing, shaking, or awkward bottles to deal with. I just loop the valve through one side and then up the middle for easy sipping. There are also no bulky pouches or compartments. There is plenty of room for my cell (Galaxy 5) phone and gu in the same large compartment as the bladder. I just drop it in there in a plastic baggy.

I do not experience the chafing or rubbing some other users mention. I simply line the velcro straps up with each other when connecting them and don't have any issues. (I am 5'9" and 135lbs for reference).

The ONLY reason I did not give it 5 stars is because the stitching is not as durable as I had hoped. The first one I received, the Velcro for the pouch came loose the first time I opened it. I sent it back and they immediately replaced it. The second one, the little silver plastic around the valve hole is coming loose. This does not affect functionality at all, but it could be better.

Update After 2 years of use:

I still LOVE this hydration pack! Changing to 5 stars. I've put some serious miles on this thing, and it has held up wonderfully. I added pictures of my 2-year old pack. The bladder has a little staining from the powder I use, but that's about it! For cleaning, I remove the end of the sipping tube and run soapy water through and rinse. I've handwashed the neoprene and let airdry (mainly because I need it sooner than I'm ready to do laundry).
↭ 🍁 ↭
Good marathon training hydration solution, but too much velcro.
by ssi (4 out of 5 stars)
January 18, 2015

Just got this and used this morning on my 18 mile marathon training run.

Pros: Felt much lighter and more fitted than a camelback. Holds plenty of water without feeling heavy. Elastic loops on both sides, so one can be used to hold GU packets. Comfortable, snug, and did not feel like I was wearing a bulky backpack. Excellent way to run hands free & carry enough water instead of pre-stashing water bottles along a route, pack bottles on a belt. I typically do not wear hydration packs or belts during races, but might consider using this at my next marathon if weather is hot.

Cons: The over-use of velcro on the front fitting straps is ridiculous & would easily cause painful chaffing if running in a tank top. Fortunately I am a seamstress and was able to stitch soft black velvet around all the exposed velcro after I fit it to my body. Now it is perfect.

Aside from the velcro issue, for me this is the best hands-free hydration solution for marathon training, looks and fits like a halter instead of a bulky backpack.
↭ 🍁 ↭
Great pack - though needs the velcro straps covered
by Courtney B. (5 out of 5 stars)
July 27, 2015

I must say that I love this pack! Yes, the velcro does suck a bit. My first trial run with it, I covered the straps with old arm sleeves (pink and black polka dots). This protected my clothes from damage and skin from chafing (I'm prone to chafing). The pack didn't shift at all and was probably the most comfortable run that I've done yet, with a pack!! The water does slosh a lot in this but if you turn it upside down after filling and suck all the air out of the bladder before turning it upright and putting it in the pack, that takes care of the slosh. I'm going to attach the sleeves on permanently now and can't wait to use this at my 31k trail race this weekend!

One thing it does lack is a pocket or pouch. There's an easy fix for this though, if you need it. You can buy separate pouches that will clip over the chest strap. I've got an old Amphipod pouch that I used over the weekend and it worked great but was a little tough to slide over the strap. I'll be getting a pouch that is either magnetic or velcro to strap over it, rather than sliding, to try out next.
↭ 🍁 ↭
Great alternative to an expensive running hydration pack
by Sara Cannon (4 out of 5 stars)
February 16, 2015

I bought the DolfinPack to use for my long trail runs. I was drawn by the affordable price (other hydration packs for running are ridiculously expensive). So far I've used it on a 9 mile run and a 10 mile run, and both times it's been great. It doesn't bounce around, it's light and comfortable, and it carries more water than I've actually needed. I was worried about chafing or the velcro straps catching on my clothing, but neither have been a problem so far. The hose for drinking is really long, but I looped it and stuck it back through one of the loops on the chest straps and it's worked great. My only complaint is the lack of pockets. Even just a tiny one to carry a car key would be great (I suppose you could stick it in the water compartment, but I'd worry about puncturing the bladder). Instead, I've carried a small pocket around my waist for my phone and gel packs.
↭ 🍁 ↭
Great product for long distance runs.
by greeneyez112 (5 out of 5 stars)
June 7, 2015

I use this for my longer runs in the summer. I find it very easy and I forget I'm wearing it after a while. It's also great to put my phone, keys and other stuff I need to have with me. Sometimes I do feel a little goofy running with a pack but the benefits are worth it.

I had some problems with chafing from the straps when wearing a tank. I used my daughter's old baby legs (leg warmers) over the straps and that worked well.
↭ 🍁 ↭
If you don't wear a t-shirt, you're going to have a bad time...
by Christiane M. (3 out of 5 stars)
June 29, 2015

I've been looking for a small, inexpensive water/bladder pack, and this one almost fits the bill but someone definitely made a big boo-boo with that velcro. I took my DolfinPack out for a couple hours on a hike and even wearing a t-shirt I felt it ripping up my arms (and the shirt). I'm going to try wrapping some fabric around the worst parts but you shouldn't need to modify a product like that because of poor design. I like the shape, the neoprene is nice and the hose works well. But the velcro is a bad situation. I just can't imagine wearing this with just a bathing suit or even a tank top.
↭ 🍁 ↭
Thanks again
by Venna (5 out of 5 stars)
May 28, 2015

Well when they say form fitting they mean it like under the shirt and well if you are in just the beginning stages of your life style journey and maybe a bit on the heavy side like myself you may want to wait to buy it. I haven't been able to wear mine yet but I know I will and I am sure that it will work great. The Velcro is also a bit rough on the arms so maybe if you could wrap some cloth around it that might help. Good luck I am still glad that I bought it and I look forward to using it as well.
↭ 🍁 ↭
Nice to use in the summer spring months, freezes your back in the fall and winer months
by Khamiko K. (4 out of 5 stars)
July 24, 2019

Used it for quite some time. I really only use it during the summer and spring months. I can not use this during the winter or fall, because the water inside makes the backpack far to cold. It freezes my back.
↭ 🍁 ↭
I love the DoflinPack!!!!
by Saef (5 out of 5 stars)
July 27, 2015

This is hands down the best water carrying pack for running I have ever tried. I have done them all: hand held water bottles with a grip, waist belts, camelbak.... I have always run into issues, the biggest being a lack of comfort. NO LONGER! This DolfinPack is absolutely the best! I love that it sits at the top of my back instead of halfway down or at my waist. I find that the longer I wear it, the less I notice it. I have NO ISSUES with chafing, but then again I am a 5'3" 120 lb woman who does not have a 'large chest'. I wore it for a 13 mile run I completed recently and found that I had enough room for my cell phone in the bladder pocket (put it in a bag before placing it with the bladder), 2 gu packs, and a key. There was room leftover even with all of that stuff in it. The open/close valve is also handy. I sweat a lot in the straps and where the pack is, but this is a common issue with all water packs. It holds a liter of water, which is perfect for those longer runs.
↭ 🍁 ↭
Purchased 2 of these for just $37/ea. 2 years ago
by TazW (5 out of 5 stars)
May 12, 2017

Let me start off with saying I purchased 2 of these for a 5K race for just $37 each...for that amount these work exactly as advertised & expected...Good quality. I was getting ready to come back to purchase one & now the price has almost doubled...I would say search around for a more reasonably priced equipment and get this if it was your last option.

*If this is not the "DolfinPack Wearable Water Storage" product you were looking for, you can check the other results by clicking this link.  Details were last updated on Sep 19, 2024 15:10 +08.