Thread 2848189

What camelbak hydration bladders do you guys like/use? Have you had any bad experience with any particular brands? Are some materials better than others?

>>2848189 (OP)
I got a "3L long neck reservoir" camelbak that i got as part of a secondhand milsurp gear set. Haven't got any chance to actually use it. Is this shit any good?

I bought a Heikln but the ends on the straw weren't removable which led to mold. You have to get one that is easy to clean or you will be drinking moldy water.

I use the Dachgo Hydration bladder (3l)
What I like:
you want ones with circular screw off lids the other kinds are harder to use and you don't want the kind with like a clip on top sealing it either
and it has two chambers so ice water doesn't make sloshing noises while you hike
also I think the hoses that come with them are the good kind - meaning it connects to a plastic mouthpiece that can be set to always open or closed with a twist valve
but - I buy the, unfortunately expensive, camelbak big bite mouthpieces, because the included ones you can't get nearly enough water down at once with

I am in the market for a replacement backpack
what I have now is a slightly older camelbak backpack design 20L and its just too small but its otherwise great other than that the back straps give up after a year or two
what I like is it has zippered small outside pockets so i can keep my wallet/meds within easy reach without having to put the backpack down and rifle through a main chamber - and I can't seem to find anything like that in a slightly larger size - so I can carry more gear maybe 30-40L is what I want

>>2848191
>You have to get one that is easy to clean or you will be drinking moldy water.
I have never once cleaned a bladder except when I first buy them and have never encountered mold.

>>2848199
then you are unaware of what mold is and looks like.

>>2848209
Is there anything wrong with drinking mouldy water?

Osprey is the best brand. They are made from the same material they use for hospital use.