Consumer Reports evaluated hydration backpacks for adults and kids from companies including CamelBak, Deuter, and REI to help you find the right one for you.

CamelBak showed off its new tactical line of packs at SHOT Show 2019, including a new, one-day assault pack.

The CamelBak and Rapha options do feature either a clamshell design or larger opening for the main compartments, but availability nowadays for those models is scarce.