Tenzing 1250 pack/water bladder

[jmmck]

Guys, has anyone used the water bladder that comes with the Tenzing 1250 lumbar pack?...I'm new to elk hunting and going on first trip next month to NM (Gila)...I bought this pack and bladder from another retailer before I knew about Elk101 (unfortunate, because I paid more for the pack than the pack and bladder combo on elk101)...anyway, I don't use packs even this smaller size hunting here in TX, so this is new to me...but it seems the way the bladder is made (the "water intake tube" sits on the side of the bladder when used horizontally in the 1250 instead of traditional vertical application in regular packs) that you will only be able to get 1 of the 2 liter capacity out before you are just sucking air...I haven't tested it yet in case I want to return it...any help greatly appreciated...thanks.

 

[mikey67]

As a matter of fact I just did get one about 3 weeks ago and now just saw your post.  I originlly had the Jim Horn Signature series western pack, it was a great pack, just my back got soaked all the time.
I had been looking for a good lumbar type fanny pack and the TZ1250 was it! I also got the bladder with it, all from these guys. I fed the tube through its little hole and then hook it into the clip.  I go over my shoulder with the tube and I am sure there are other ways to loop it.  I think it is a great pack and fits my needs!  Happy hunting and good luck!