Water bladder in pack?

[IL Red]

I've never used one, always just carry a couple of nalgene bottles. My pack has a sleeve for one, but I'm worried about a leaker or bust. What is a good one?

 

[Rangerz]

I pack one in my pack. Triple check the lid and you shouldn't have any problems. I have used Camelback Antidotes and have been fairly happy with them but prefer this one

Amazon.com : Source Tactical WXP Hydration Reservoir System with Storm Valve : Sports & Outdoors.

 

[JordanH]

In pack usually against your back so can get warm from your body heat. I have an Unbottle which is a external sleeve you can attach to the outside of your pack. I've used both.

 

[Michiganhunter]

I use a source bladder and I have crashed my dirtbike and rolled on top of it and had no issues whatsoever. Although it is the only bladder I have ever used I have put it through the ringer and it hasn't leaked yet.

 

[Mooseknuckle22]

I stole this from my wife to use in addition to my 3 liter camelbak. It holds 750ml and the threads fit the sawyer mini filters.
Amazon.com: Wine2Go - The Foldable Wine Bottle: Kitchen & Dining

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[Nateinia]

on the same topic. I run a gen2 duplex and emr ii. Im in the process of moving now so I won't see my camelback bladder for another week. How does it attach?

 

[DEHusker]

These are the best reservoirs to use with the Sawyer screw on filters. Very tough and light.

Amazon.com : Evernew Water Carry System, 2000ml : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Backpack Hunter]

MSR has worked well for me.

 

[Stein]

Source Hydration are the best I have seen, get the green military versions.


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[mallacootasmoothie]

MSR has worked well for me.

Did you ever get the taste out of it?

 

[wtrfwlnut]

Platypus

 

[sdfuller]

I like and still use the old grey osprey bladders. Not sure if you can find them anymore (mine is 5+years old). I haven't tried the new ones.

MSR Dromedary and Dromlite are bomb proof. I don't like how much the drinking hose attachment sticks out though

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

Platypus

This is the one that I've found to not leak and not have a hint of "bagged water" flavor.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Did you ever get the taste out of it?

Never had a taste to it that I remember. Washed it first thing and went to using it.

Esse quam videri

 

[whiskeysierra762]

MSR here

 

[colobow]

I've used bladders for years a and have had problems with camel backs leaking at the screw top. The last 6/7 years I switched to platypus big zips and haven't had an issue. This year I'm using an old platty as a dirty bag with my sawyer and one platty between my kuiu 1800 bag and frame for clean water. Which ever you choose I would get one that allows you to disconnect hose from the bag, it makes removing your bladder from your pack easier


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[5MilesBack]

This is the Camelbak that I use, in the 3L version. Been using the same one for the past 12 years. Love it.

Amazon.com : Camelbak 90392Mg Long Neck Reservoir, 100 oz/3.0L : Camping Water Storage : Sports & Outdoors

 

[bcopley1116]

Platypus big zip. I've used it for about a year now and it closed very secure, easy to clean, and has no taste.

 

[Johnboy]

Are the Platypus big zip bladders compatible with the Sawyer Mini? I like the idea of being able to open the bladder and "scoop" water.

 

[flatlanderhuffandpuff]

I have used camelback and osprey for the past several years and have only had user error issues where I don't get the lid on properly. I wear them while riding mountain bike and have gone over the bars a few times landing directly on the pack and have not had any ruptures of any kind. unless you poke with with a knife I think you'll be good to go.

I would certainly ruin a hunt if you empty a full bladder onto your puffy at the wrong time. Bottles are heavy.