So...I have been looking for a backpack with integrated hydration and have come up with 3 choices and wanted to know what experiences you have had with them.

1. CamelBak H.A.W.G. NV--$112
2. Dakine Nomad--$110
3. High Sierra Marilla--$25

They all hold 3 liters of water and are roughly the same size. Obviously the Marilla is a bunch cheaper but it is coming from Costco and they have a great return policy but if it is junk I would prefer not to have to deal with that mess.

My commute is about 10.6 miles one way and I will also be using the packs for day hikes with the fam as well so I have to take that into consideration.

Any thoughts on the three?

no direct experience with any of them, but from what I managed to Google up, you put them in the proper ranking order. The Camelbak has a bit better warranty than the Dakine, but the Dakine offers a bit more cargo hauling options. I believe they are both 100 oz (3 liter), while that Marilla only offers up 2 liters and has the least amount of cargo space. And that H.A.W.G. appears to have a back panel that will allow more air circulation.

Osprey Syncros if you have hot weather. The suspended back area is really fantastic. REI them at a good price. Good cycling features too.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Now I just gotta convince the wife to let me spend a hundo on a "backpack" lol