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Expensive Hydration Bladders - I don't think so

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Jekemi:
Tucked at the bottom of my day pack is a plain old blue rubber water bladder you get at Walgreens for under $5 bucks. It holds a quart of watter and has a large "gas cap" for easy filling and drinking. When it's empty it doesn't weigh much and collapses nearly flat. Not as cool as the little plastic drinking tube extending out of the pack but it doesn't cost $80 bucks for the pack either. Plus, you can fill it with ice, snow, or hot water for easing sore muscles or joints. You can even fill it up with hot water and put it at the bottom of your sleeping bag.

HawkenBob:
Plus, you can do enema's too! :chuckle: Kidding, sorry...

A good bladder with hose to go in any pack is only 20 to 30 bucks. MSR's is awesome for about 33 bucks.
It's not just the cool hose that makes it. Its the fact that you dont have to remove the pack. You hydrate better when the water is easier to get too.

When doing hard long hikes the tubes make the difference. Most pack are "hydration" ready now a days.

But a great tip for lower cost if stopping and taking off your pack dosent matter to ya.

HawkenBob:
The MSR can do all too with its BIG cap. And its enama ready with a hose already! :chuckle:

Check em out...http://www.msrgear.com/hydration/systems.asp

uncoolperson:
anyone else use the bags from boxes of wine for extended trips?

Alpine Mojo:
I just wash and reuse empty water bottles.  The 1 liter Aquafina bottles fit perfectly in the side pockets of my pack, one on each side and I'm carrying a full days worth.  Hydration bladders and feeding tubes just seem like a trendy accessory to me.

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