Hydration Bladder 2L Leakproof 2 Liter Water Reservoir, BPA Free Military Green Water Storage Bladder Bag with Insulated Tube, Hydration Backpack Replacement for Outdoor Hiking Camping Running Cycling

Product Information

Companies like Osprey, HydraPak, Platypus, MSR, and CamelBak offer a number of add-ons to help customize your hydration bladder or keep an older setup running after years of service.

The Gregory 3D Hydro has a solid and high-quality construction, with a bag material that isn't as puncture resistant as the Platypus options. We also stuffed the backpack with a jacket and other items you'd normally take on a backpacking trip. It’s also worth noting that the Force was just updated: It’s now shorter and stouter (a big improvement from the previous version’s long and skinny shape) and tacks on an ultra durable handle and new bite valve that’s easier to lock and unlock. One of our favorites is the magnetic sternum strap attachment, which includes two parts: one for the tube, and one for your backpack’s sternum strap ( Osprey’s Hydraulics Sternum Strap and Tube Magnet Kit is a great option). So, if you go ski touring, know that this sleeve and insulative tubing will help, but can't completely prevent freezing in extremely cold conditions.The Source Tactical hydration bladder features a heavy and durable reservoir that is perfect for taking out as an additional reservoir on its own.

CamelBak has built its reputation by engineering products that exceed consumer expectations for quality and durability. Although this bladder is pretty excellent in function, it doesn't fit into the smallest hydration pack sleeves due to its wide profile. The bite valve offers a super-fast flow of water, and it sports a fancy hand holder that helps with ease of filling. Another interesting bladder that provides a level of ease of use is the 3-in-1 cap offered by MSR Dromlite.But if you’re really looking to pinch pennies or don’t mind the possibility of a leak, the Cenote gets our vote as the best combination of affordability and quality. Brands like to tout a fast flow rate as a selling point, but in the end it’s completely a matter of personal preference.

What’s more, the quick disconnect, large handle, and wide mouth make the Crux one of the easiest bladders to fill (just make sure you separate the back material from the mouth, as it has a tendency to form a seal and pool water), and we love that we can reach our arm all the way to the bottom of the bladder while cleaning.We’ve simply had too many experiences with hydration bladders leaking through the bite valve, and we’re especially wary of this for new users who haven’t yet learned the caution required.