General Cycling Discussion - Ok, why are Hydrapaks so cheap on PricePoint??

I was almost tempted to purchase to Hydrapak Trackers (2) for 21 bucks, holds 70oz. Then I thought to myself, I better check here to see if these suck and if I better with something like the Camelbak Mule that runs 59 bucks at PricePoint. Im looking for a hydration pack for mtb racing (12hr races). Yes, I did a search and didnt find anthing specific on this issue.

Maybe they just get a bigger surplus or something?

Nikos, I think that they are possibly trying to undersell the others?
And just like those other guys, they get you on spare bladders?

Have you tried looking for a Platypus? Ive got one well it's a MEC house brand one with a Platypus reservoir , www.mec.ca after 4 years, I'm still on my first bladder, Ive used it cycling, skiing, at work on 30C days (line work in a bucket truck, awesome use!!) and it was almost half what a comparable camelbak would have cost.

Scoob

I've purchased 5 Hydrapaks from Pricepoint over the last few years...I've got nothing but positive comments about Hydrapaks...

Coz they'll get you on the delivery fee. I tried getting a wedge pack from them and the delivery fee is almost as much as the pack.

$6/pack or $10/pair
$5/shipping for one.

:eek:

That's a lot of money to ship something so light! They must be bringing them over via the Concorde or something!

KB

Maybe they re-coup the low cost with inflated shipping charges?

A friend bought a pair of shoe covers from Colorado Cyclist, the only place that stocked them. The shipping cost more than the covers!!

That's exactly what I was thinking. They sometimes do that on ebay. I usually check what the shipping charges will be for an item before bidding, and if it's some set price that's a rip off, I don't even bother bidding.

KB

I was almost tempted to purchase to Hydrapak Trackers (2) for 21 bucks, holds 70oz. Then I thought to myself, I better check here to see if these suck and if I better with something like the Camelbak Mule that runs 59 bucks at PricePoint. Im looking for a hydration pack for mtb racing (12hr races). Yes, I did a search and didnt find anthing specific on this issue.

Hi,

Just to answer why we get sell for a better rate on most of our products is we buy a great deal of inventory and dont drop ship. If you don't know the term "drop ship" that is when a company does not keep the inventory on hand on contacts a third party to fufill your order. We have our own warehouse and buy a great deal of product. This is why we have such an advantage.


Thanks,

Howard
Pricepoint.com

I was almost tempted to purchase to Hydrapak Trackers (2) for 21 bucks, holds 70oz. Then I thought to myself, I better check here to see if these suck and if I better with something like the Camelbak Mule that runs 59 bucks at PricePoint. Im looking for a hydration pack for mtb racing (12hr races). Yes, I did a search and didnt find anthing specific on this issue.

All I can tell anyone is that I have a Camelbak and have had for 6 years. Just changed the bladder due to a leak but it works fine. And I was a mountain biker and now use it on the long road rides. Several of my MTB buddies use other makes of back packs- but they all work as good as each other- They all do the same job.

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Holy resurrected thread, Batman!

I was almost tempted to purchase to Hydrapak Trackers (2) for 21 bucks, holds 70oz. Then I thought to myself, I better check here to see if these suck and if I better with something like the Camelbak Mule that runs 59 bucks at PricePoint. Im looking for a hydration pack for mtb racing (12hr races). Yes, I did a search and didnt find anthing specific on this issue.

They're used? :lol:

They're used? :lol:

:D No they're brand new. I built them myself. Just kidding.

We just inventory and buy a great deal of them




Thanks,

Howard
Pricepoint.com

Geez Howard, an almost 5 year old thread? Are y'all that desperate for business?

Naw - looks like he just joined and is looking for questions that can be answered.

I've bought those before - work great.