I've heard a lot about bladders leaking, but I'll have to say, I've packed a 3l Source bladder all over for about 5 years, smashed elk and deer quarters against it, etc, and never had an issue. I feel if you are going to use a bladder, they are your best bet.
That said, I'm really enthused...
I've been wanting to buy a version of this from another company, but I like the features you have, especially the clip for the hose to attach to a shoulder strap. I may need to order one. I love my Nalgene, but I sure like having a drink tube, and this let's you have both.
With companies starting to profile with flared muzzles for suppressors, I really don't see a practical reason to go carbon. It's not a wrong answer, though, and if you want one, get one.
Do some of you just not sweat?
I've been on a mission the last few years to minimize the amount of straps and stuff crisscrossing my torso, because all that stuff results in sweaty areas when I get where I'm going. It seems totally counter productive to have a bunch of technical layers that...
According to discussion on another site, a mistrial was requested immediately upon defense attorneys finding out what had happened. It was denied by the judge.
I do most of my elk hunting late these days, but I have backpack hunted in September. It would have to be quite cold for me to leave my tent in more than a light baselayer top, windshirt, and a pair of Kuiu Attacks. I do overheat pretty easy. I would wear my puffy right up to walking away...