Camelbak is the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems. The first CamelBak products proved to be very popular among mountain bikers and motorcross riders, because it allowed them to drink without taking their hands off the handlebars in technical terrain. CamelBak began to cross over into other sports when scientific studies showed athletes drank more fluids and performed better when they wore a Camelbak. Since then, athletes from an ever-growing list of sports and activities use CamelBak hydration systems for their convenience and performance benefits. In addition to cycling, CamelBak has Hands-Free Hydration systems for hiking, running, snowboarding and skiing. CamelBak's state-of-the-art packs and hydration systems have benefited athletes, outdoorsmen, and soldiers around the world. While CamelBak has grown tremendously since the early days, one thing hasn't changed. CamelBak still believes in the performance advantage that proper hydration delivers for just about any activity. The privately held-company is headquartered in Petaluma, California.

To perform at the peak of your athletic ability, proper hydration is of the utmost importance. During exercise, your heart increases the blood flow to the muscles in use and the skin. Through perspiration, your body loses about 1-liter of water per hour. Based on moderate activity. If you don't replace the water you lose, your body starts to become dehydrated. That's why Camelbak is so helpful. Camelbak helps you to replenish your system. At a higher heart rate and core temperature, your body can't produce more energy, leaving you weakened and more vulnerable to heat illness. Camelbak is there with all of the great CamelBak hydration packs to help prevent these types of circumstances.

Camelbak is great for sports and recreation and includes Camelbak hydration packs for biking, running, outdoor activities, skiing, boarding and CamelBak even specializes in Women's fits and fits for kids.

Camelbak also provides Camelbak hydration packs for the military, which include hydration packs, hydration and cargo packs, and chem. bio defense. Camelbak also makes some of the finest Camelbak hydration packs for law enforcement and government and industrial companies.

Camelbak has also tapped into the hunting sphere by making camouflage Camelbak hydration packs including the Camelbak Ranger, Camelbak Commander, Camelbak Raider, Camelbak Raider and Camelbak Striker series.