Apidura

The 1.5L works really, really well if you have a large frame bag with a hydration port. The hose is a littel tough to dry out but the bladder itself is easy to flip inside out to dry or to clean it. Hydration bite valve is just okay, it was recommended to swap it with a Camelbak one, which I might do when this one is worn out.

Don't overfill it, it's very difficult to velcro closed, but solid once the opening is fully folded down. Perfect for refilling a bottle (remove the bite valve entirely and siphon the water into the bottle) or sipping on a longer ride. The clip that attaches to your bars or a front bag webbing is so-so and you might need to coil the hose a certain way. Might get one of the Camelback magnetic catch adapters.

Used on a bikepacking trip that absolutely poured rain. Pulled over to change and the clothes I packed inside were dry. Didn't feel too bulky on fork either.

I was looking for a replacement for an existing zipper-top bag that is waterproof and easy to access. The zipper on the old bag gave out where it went over the corner of my phone, so I wanted to avoid that. It worked well, but was difficult to quickly access. The new Apidura bag (1L version) has been great: easy to access, lots of room, and good fit.The magnetic closure is easy to use yet secure and has not been an issue while on the hitch-mounted bike rack at freeway speeds or even in a major crash where nothing came out. I have not tested the waterproof feature yet, but it beads water instantly and seems like it will work. The 1L size seems to be the sweet spot: the 0.7L seems a bit small for a standard size phone and I suspect the 2.0L will be bigger than I want.

They say you can't put a price on safety, but Apidura apparently has. That said, I love this vest. As an early morning rider (5:45am, year round), I ride in the dark a lot. I'm also a randonneur, so I'm on a variety of roads at all hours. For my riding, I need reflectivity and high visibility. This vest has both while being virtually weightless- I forget that I have it on most of the time. The front buckles are spaced well enough that I can unzip my gilet or jacket as needed. Since this vest meets US and Euro reflectivity standards, I can use it on sanctioned RUSA and ACP events. It's well made, doesn't flap at speed, and is nicely ventilated (although I haven't ridden in mid-summer humidity with it yet). Looking forward to wearing it on the upcoming RUSA fl'che.