For those that run Nalgene rather than a bladder

[Rubbin_Is_Racin]

I really like using my Nalgene over my bladder but I've always done the bladder thing until I got a Kifaru nalgene holder. The nalgene holder makes getting my water easy which was the reason I would run a bladder in the past, I dont like taking off my pack to get my water in and out. My bladder is 3 liters and I like having alot of water. My question is, how many Nalgenes do you carry if you dont run a bladder? I was thinking about carrying 2 and throwing 1 in my pack and 1 in the holder.

 

[Jake Larsen]

I use a Nalgene, then have a 2 litre MSR dromlite bladder in the pack for extra capacity (no hose/valve ect)

I should add that I usually have a couple 6 liter dromedary bags at camp as well. The 2L bag is just for my pack, and depending on the water situation where I'm hunting, may or may not have any water in it.
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[Justin Crossley]

For me it depends how much water is in the area I'm hunting. Most times I don't carry more that one bottle full.

 

[Titan_Bow]

I carry 2 bottle and then an empty 4 liter MSR Dromedary bag that I fill once I set up camp


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[Rubbin_Is_Racin]

I have one of those dromsdary bags that I typically fill and leave at camp but that's not a bad idea to take with me if I know its gonna be a rough hiking day.

 

[Runningwater]

I run a 48 oz. Old school style nalgene (the frosted lighter ones) and depending on conditions and distance may have a Gatorade bottle in addition.

 

[bullmoose]

Normally just 1 Nalgene for me. I carry one 32 oz Nalgene on my belt and a 1L platypus bag that I keep in my pack when I know water will be scarce.

Usually have an empty 4L or 6L MSR dromlite bag that is filled once in camp (if I'll be there a while) and emptied out before going back in the pack.

 

[VernAK]

Gatorade bottles!.........My generation doesn't drink from a douche bag!

 

[GPool1842]

2 nalgenes and try to fill them up whenever I see water. Hunting Colorado high country. I haven’t ever used a bladder.

 

[Marble]

Gatorade bottles!.........My generation doesn't drink from a douche bag!

I do this or regular 16 oz water bottles and my nalgene. If I have my nalgene full plus 3 to 4 water bottles I can go over night and the next day with no worries. I like to have around 100 oz radii to go if I have to find water. If there is a lot of water everywhere im not worried about it and will carry less.

 

[HookUp]

I ran 3 nalgenes last year at 6 oz each. This year I'm running one nalgene and a seeker water bladder at 2.5 oz to hold my extra water. I just bought the 4 liter bladder and will compress the air out when running less water.

https://www.amazon.com/HydraPak-See...rds=seeker+4l&qid=1566966751&s=gateway&sr=8-1

 

[mt100gr.]

A Gatorade bottle on the belt and 2 liter platypus soft bottle in the pack. Big drom bag carried in empty and used for water storage at camp. If there's lots of water around I will carry only the bottle on my belt and a 32oz sawyer soft bottle to filter with.

 

[swamphunter]

I drink like a fish on the mountain. 32 oz. Nalgene, 3 Liter Camelback, and 16 oz BeFree (my filter on the mountain). Usually run out before I get settled at camp.

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[Northwinds308]

2x 32 oz Nalgenes and a 100 oz Dromidary that may or may not be filled depending on water situation.

 

[lumis17]

I’ve always used a bladder in the past, but gonna switch to Nalgene bottles this year. I’m going to put two 32oz bottles on my belt, with 1 being empty depending on water availability, and I’ll put my 3L bladder rolled up into my pack. Taking water out of the bag should make it easier to pack things inside. I never liked how much space the bladder took up and how lopsided it made the pack at times.

 

[jfs82]

3x 3 liter bladders for camp (I can take them out in my pack if I want at that size) 72oz across 2x bottles for the day pack, another gallon back at the vehicle just in case.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have run 2 or more Nalgene before. I used one for soaking food to rehydrate it on occasion. I also use bottles more in cold cold temps where freezing is an issue.

Like most above I bring an msr drom bag for cam water.

 

[cnelk]

This year I said screw Nalgene bottles that slosh and water bladders with tubes.

I bought a couple 32oz Hydrapaks. The one way spout won’t let water come out unless you suck on it. Soft pliable rubber that conforms to your pack compartment.

 

[Mutto]

When not going lightweight, I carry a stainless wide mouth nalgene. I can boil h20 with it and make food.
Bring a camelback or other bladder to put h20 in from the nalgene while cooking. MSR dromedary and plastic nalgene and titanium pot when going light. Had a plastic nalgene break that I forgot in truck cab when it got -20 a few winters ago.


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[Rubbin_Is_Racin]

I'll take the weight penalty for the Nalgenes, I just like them and my pump connects directly to them and my drom bag. They do seem bulky but the holder takes care of that for 1 of them and the other can fit in the pack without any worry of puncture. I also hate cleaning the bladders, I actually just keep them in the freezer when I dont use them.