Water bladder recommendations

Gbrecka

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Does anyone have a water bladder that they would recommend. I always buy the cheap ones at Walmart and end up with a wet pack.
 

5MilesBack

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I've been using the Camelbak Long Neck 3L bladder for the past 15 years......it's great, and very easy to refill it with a filter through the drink tube.
 

Seth

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Platypus. I use a 2L hoser for short training hikes and a 3L big zip for hunts. I have had the hoser for over 12 years with zero issues. I like the quick disconnect on my big zip because my filter plugs right in without pulling it from my pack.
 

Copen1822

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I have a bunch. Camelbak, platypus, source, and hydropak. Hydropak is my favorite, Source also very good.

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Dobermann

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For those still coming to the thread, my addition would be: MSR Dromedary (especially the old kind with a light Cordura-style outer) for bulk storage/camp cartage, and Source for a hydration/hose-connected drinking bladder. Both have been leakproof and even drop-proof for me ... and work really well together as a system.
 

E2Eastman

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I run a collapsible 1 liter bottle then pair it with a 10 liter MSR Dromedary bag. It is a slick set up as my bag stays dry, I can have a lot of water if needed, or less if I dont want to carry the weight.
 

JDeanP

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For those still coming to the thread, my addition would be: MSR Dromedary (especially the old kind with a light Cordura-style outer) for bulk storage/camp cartage...

Those Dromedary bags are also excellent warm weather pillows. I wouldn't suggest it in freezing temps, but I've never found a more comfortable place to lay my head after being out in the swamp, etc.
 

MFury

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Osprey Hydraulics - quick detach hose is easy to mange and insert inline filter, and the whole top opening (vs a bottle style screw cap) makes is much easier to fill and clean.
 
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I'm also in the market for a new bladder. I have a gift card for REI so really wanting to keep the purchase there. I would've bought a 3L Platypus but REI doesn't carry it, only the 2l.

Also, there's a lot of bad reviews of the Platypus with the full open top. I know older Platypus bladders were great, but sounds like the newer Big Zip is a downgrade.

I like the idea of an fully open top for better cleaning and drying. What recommendations does people have specifically for 3L with a fully open top option?
 
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Anyone use the CampX 3L water bladder? on Amazon for 19.99... I just got it because sometimes the cheap stuff works great! will put it to the test on my next scouting trip.
 
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