Water bladders

[Paladin132]

Howdy all,

 

I have had Camelbaks for years but recently found something called Platypus. I was wondering does anyone have any input on bladders other than Camelbaks?

[2.ooohhh]

I storage/ transport at camp I use the MSR dromedary bags, they hold up to a hell of a lot more abuse than any other soft sided water bag I've found.

 

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For my packs that take built in bladders for use while I hike I prefer the geigerrig setups. They have optional inline filters which I keep in my get home bag b/c they are the lightest filtration I've found.

Edited February 8, 2013 by 2.ooohhh

[cj0e]

I've been rocking Platypus bladders for a good long while. I prefer them over camelbaks - they don't seem to impart as much flavor into the water and dyring is easier because they hold open easier on their own.

 

I also used an nalgene "canteen" 48oz until I left it too close to a heat source and melted the cap threads. It's got a nalgene cap, so it works with my msr, but it's a nice lightweight flexible body that packs small once it's empty. These come in 32,48, and 96oz varieties. There are also some lid/hose kits for them if you want to turn 'em into bladders, they are kinda hard to drink out of at first; being all flexible and whatnot.

[Lumber_Jack]

I've used platypus for several years but just recently bought an Osprey. It's freaking awesome. It has a ridged side to help pack better and holds 3L of water. Plus the pack I bought has a magnetic valve holder for quick access, works great compared to the clip type camelback use to use.

[Lumber_Jack]

I have the Osprey Raptor 10. But you can buy just the bladders. I hate the way camelbacks open. They are very difficult, but the osprey has a nalgene type screw cap which is easy to open, fill, and doesn't leak.

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