(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best outdoor backpack reservoirs

I have the Rush 72, brother has the Rush 24. Great bags, right?

Anyway, I wanted a hydration system for mine, and I did a ton of research, ended up settling on this one, based on a bunch of reviews.

I don't remember if the bladder compartment is the same on the 24 as it is the 72, but that thing is absolutely perfect in mine, and I use it all the time.

There are kits you can buy from Amazon. Before i bought one myself i would rinse out the tube and bladder really well with hot water. followed by a soapy water (dish soap) and another rinse with hot water. This year i just bought a new bladder cause i was lazy LOL

I've had this guy for a year and it's falling apart:

https://www.amazon.com/WACOOL-Hydration-Bladder-Leak-Proof-Reservoir/dp/B016SSZD3G/

The name brand version is pretty fine. It's got a cover for the tube, a decent enough mouthpiece, and it's of a decent capacity.

https://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-90352-Omega-Water-Reservoir/dp/B002QX3UJ2/

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These are the most common carriers or bladders with bags I see in the army:

The I lost/threw away my camelbak after basic but I want to look professional
May or may not come with side clips for the carrier.

https://www.amazon.com/Voodoo-Tactical-Hydration-Carrier-MultiCam/dp/B0041DOI7S/

Just out of basic/I don't want to spend useless monies. Comes with side clips to attach to molle.

https://www.amazon.com/Mcguire-Gear-Tactical-Hydration-3-Liter/dp/B07PFY4829/

The only people that buy these in the units I've been in (3 intotal). Tend to add even more pouches and pockets with random cringy patches. They don't even carry anything in their bag.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00X40EVPS/

If the product doesn't come with clips you can use any generic clip or carabiner.

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My personal advice

Literally any bag that can hold or fit the brand name 3L bladder. Just buy the camelbak bladder on it's own and find a used bag at a second hand store the carrier doesn't mean much as the bladder as you could literally just have a neutral colored draw string bag.

Then stuff both the bag and bladder in the bag you intend to use. If you need to clear your house (an Ill advised move) then you won't need water in the immediate circumstance. If you intend on wearing your backpack such as when you need to fully bug out and do foot march to your chosen location. From there you can sip and shoot (Ill advised move as well) needed. You still retain the option of walking around with the bladder and carrier on it's own when doing a patrol or when just sitting around.

Directly attaching the bladder to the armor is something I do infrequently as I find I need to attach it or strap it to my bag.

So following my advice:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3L-Water-Bladder-Bag-Military-Hiking-Camping-Hydration-Backpack-Camelbak-Pack/372282756359?hash=item56adc80d07

Here's some of the stuff I've gotten for airsoft from Amazon, for under $50:

Howard Leight Impact Sports - $38

Camelbak Water Resevoir - $25

NcStar small backpack - $32

Orca Tactical EMT pouch - $14

Pyramex I-force goggles - $15

Mechanix M-Pact gloves - $27

Condor Multicam hat - $11

One Tigris mesh/cloth mask - $13

Sure thing!

shorts

shirt

underwear

bubble

socks

backpack

(last two are amazon.de links, as amazon.com doesn't have it)

Yep, zero degrees Fahrenheit. It was pretty cold.

Do you wear that under your jacket?

I have this Source Outdoors bladder and only the hose has a bit of insulation. I've used it in cold temperatures before (mid-30s + wind), but nothing like this.

You're not gonna find a 1L anywhere. Smallest is going to be a 1.5L and this is the cheapest I've found. Also make sure the dimension fits in the camelbak.

https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Way-Hydration-Reservoir-Bicycling/dp/B01MCZ646P/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1496956633&sr=1-1&keywords=50oz+bladder

After experimenting with other brands, I find Source brand water resevoirs to be superior. No bad tastes, easy to fill, and never had one leak.

As several others have mentioned in here, you're better off going with the Sawyer. This is because it comes with multiple bags to squeeze filter water through, and it can attach to most water bottles if you don't want to carry the collapsible bag with you.

I want to take a moment and touch on a point you've made about "being difficult to carry more than a few hours of water." I've spent a significant amount of time through South America on foot with heavy gear, and four liters of water was usually my intake for the working day. You may want to look into a small hydration system with a 3L pack and then carry a 1L bottle in case you need/want to filter more.

I can't speak highly enough about this pack:

https://www.goruck.com/bullet-ruck/

and I use a 3L Source Hydration pack with it - (they make several different kind, but here is the one that goes with the small go ruck)

https://www.amazon.com/Source-Tactical-3-Liter-Hydration-Reservoir/dp/B005QI8IOQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1502802166&sr=1-3&keywords=source+hydration+3l

I got one at a Buell demo day, then replaced the bladder with this one from Amazon when the buell one wore out

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QMDS1G/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No complaints, no plastic taste, pretty sweet

I use this beast coming in at 100 fluid oz. I originally got it for backpacking and SCUBA diving (yeah all that compressed cold air makes you THIRSTY under water.... and it isn't as hard to drink as you think). Now i just throw that massive bladder into my work backpack and i've got water that'll last me all day.

If you're worried about storage space you can always buy a bladder and put it in a regular back pack. Something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-Hydration-Reservoir-Charcoal/dp/B00591F7M6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1396713385&sr=8-9&keywords=camelbak+bladder

Do you think this setup will work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JYHFJA/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QX3UJ2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1KR89NQOCOASV

You know I had to do it to em.

This: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714R38BC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0714R38BC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=4a97ab2f-e708-423b-b8f7-1f785b9d294d&pf_rd_r=TNPKWASSS8SCJHVXD75G&pd_rd_wg=KNHCX&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=DN6uP&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=cd3e1367-b5dc-11e8-b9b0-b9c4745829eb

Plus denture tabs

You can purchase neoprene sleeves to insulate a bladder pack.

examples: https://www.amazon.com/Bladder-Insulators-Camelbak-Hydration-Reservoirs/dp/B00IQHQQTS?th=1

https://www.hydrationtubecovers.com/collections/bladder-insulators

I think this fits as I won't have to use bottled water when I hike?

[GOING GREEN] (http://www.amazon.ca/Sodial-Hiking-Cycling-Hydration-Bladder/dp/B008SJD4KS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=38HLURII6ZI5Z&coliid=IWZRJCE1WYC4N)

100oz Camelbak Antidote in an old Wenger backpack I used for school. Has plenty of room for everything I could possibly need out on the trail with plenty of room to spare and doesn't weigh much.

I use a Camelbak Antidote

The Astral Sea Wolf has a slot in the back that holds a 50oz Camelback Anitdote reservoir, and has loops to guide it over the shoulder straps.

I haven't tried it out but am thinking of picking one up.

If he doesn't have a good hydration setup yet then I'd suggest a Qore


Or a simple source hydration


As for a glock holster we would need to know which one he has (brand. WE, EF, TM, etc) b.c most of them aren't real steel sized and thus use smaller or larger holsters

Partly it's the dried air you're breathing, partly it's nerves. If it really bothers you, you can buy a Camelbak (all you need is the replacement bladder and tube - not the whole harness system) and carry it in your BCD pocket.

I was looking on the Simms website at the waypoint packs - they don't seem to be "bladder ready". Have I missed something? If you want something that uses a hydration bladder, you should find a brand/model that is specifically designed for that.

edit: scratch that. There is a hydration sleeve. Here is what I use on my Simms hydration pack (that has since been discontinued):

https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Active-Hydration-Available-Insulated/dp/B016TZWXN6/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1483656508&sr=1-11&keywords=water%2Bbladder%2B2l&th=1&psc=1

I use Source 3L bladder for hydration and filter using an MSR gravity filter which I have rigged up to connect directly to the drink tube using a QD--- the bladder doesn't have to leave the pack to be refilled.

I use floppy bottles for my whisky.

I have a source hydration bladder and a universal tap adapter for it. The tap adapter is stretchy, so you can also put it over a bottle or hose if you want. The Q&A on the universal tap adapter page mentions that it fits on camelbak systems, but I can't verify that as I don't own one. This system is solid: I've taken it running, hiking, etc. and on a goruck challenge and it's has no noticeable damage.

Full disclosure: those are my Amazon affiliate links.