Ergodyne has announced today the addition of two new Chill-Its® Hydration Packs along with a new color addition to the popular Chill-Its® Hydration Series. Offering a more durable, water-resistant shell with a larger bladder, these new additions provide an efficient, on-the-go hydration solution for workers in extreme environments.

Specifically, the new additions include:

5156 Hydration Pack

5157 Premium Cargo Hydration Pack

5155HV Hydration Pack

"Ergodyne's hydration series offers a broad selection of solutions to keep workers quenched and productive on the job," said Adria Hardy, senior product manager, Ergodyne. "Hydration is a critical component to combat the onset of heat stress and with hundreds of deaths caused by heat stress each year, there's more work to be done. We think hydration packs are a critical component to this."

Inadequate hydration not only poses a huge risk to worker safety, it also means a loss of productivity on the jobsite. The new designs boast a two liter bladder, allowing a worker to take minimal water breaks while staying adequately hydrated and efficient throughout the day. Providing a 600D water-resistant polyester shell, the hydration packs are the ultimate in durability on the toughest of jobsites. Perhaps most important, the closed cell insulation keeps water cool for hours while the TPE polymer bladder ensures the water tastes like water - not plastic. For workers who need the added protection of staying seen on the job, the 5155HV is now available in hi-vis orange as well as lime.

"A worker should never wait for thirst to hit before taking a drink," said Tom Votel, president and CEO of Ergodyne. "It's easy to get distracted on the job - but our new portable hydration packs make hydrating almost as involuntary as breathing, ensuring workers can sip whenever and wherever."

Ideal for outdoor and indoor workers who battle heat and fatigue on the job, the new Chill-Its® Hydration Packs and hi-vis orange color addition are available now at all authorized Ergodyne distributors. For more information or to find out where to buy, visit www.ergodyne.com or call 800.225.8238 // +1 651.642.9889.

Key Features:

5156 Premium Low Profile Hydration Packs:

• Durable 600D water-resistant rip stop polyester shell
• Vented shoulder straps for maximum breathability
• 8mm EVA foam padding on shoulder straps for added comfort
• One zippered compartment, multiple d-rings and nylon daisy chain webbing for gear storage
• Reflective accents for higher visibility
• Insulated pack and tube to keep water cool
• 100% anti-microbial bite valve with cover to protect against contaminants
• Wide mouth opening for easy filling and cleaning
• Capacity: 2L (2000 ml) / 70 oz. / 2.2 hours
• Colors: Hi-Vis Lime and Black

5157 Premium Cargo Hydration Packs:

• Durable 600D water-resistant rip stop polyester shell
• Vented shoulder straps for maximum breathability
• 8mm EVA foam padding on shoulder straps for added comfort
• Five zippered compartments, multiple d-rings and nylon daisy chain webbing for gear storage
• Reflective accents for higher visibility
• Insulated pack and tube to keep water cool
• 100% anti-microbial bite valve with cover to protect against contaminants
• Wide mouth opening for easy filling and cleaning
• Capacity: 2L (2000 ml) / 70 oz. / 2.2 hours
• Colors: Hi-Vis Lime and Black

5155HV Hi-Vis Low Profile Packs (new: Hi-Vis Orange color):

• Durable 600D water-resistant rip-stop polyester shell
• New 2L bladder with bite valve cover and neoprene sleeve
• Zip-up cap cover keeps debris and contaminants at bay
• TPE polymer bladder for water that tastes like water, not plastic
• Capacity: 70 oz. (2 liters)
• Colors: Hi-Vis Lime, Hi-Vis Orange (new) and Black

About Ergodyne

Since 1983, Ergodyne has pioneered the development of safety products that Make The Workplace A Betterplace™. What started with just one product has grown into a line of top flight, battle-tested, Tenacious Work Gear®; all precision crafted to provide protection, improve productivity and manage the elements for workers on jobsites the world over. The current lineup is extensive and constantly growing including: Hand Protection, Knee Pads, Supports, Footwear Accessories, Cooling Products, Warming Products, Hi-Vis Apparel, Lanyards, Equipment Storage Systems, Performance Work Wear, Portable Work Shelters, and Head Protection.