For those that run Nalgene rather than a bladder

[rjf611]

I am also a big fan of the hydrapak.

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No sloshing like a nalgene and it compresses and packs easily when not being used so I don’t have to carry a full sized empty container around.

 

[Backyard]

Not to hijack but a question for the Nalgene users:
Do you guys "run" the standard 2 handed twist off top on your bottles? If so, do you have a way to get a drink on the run without setting your bow down if its in one of your hands?
This reason and the sloshing is why I don't care for the bottle myself.

 

[GPool1842]

Not to hijack but a question for the Nalgene users:
Do you guys "run" the standard 2 handed twist off top on your bottles? If so, do you have a way to get a drink on the run without setting your bow down if its in one of your hands?
This reason and the sloshing is why I don't care for the bottle myself.

Standard size twist off. I just set the bow down man or lean it against something. I’m stopped for a breather enough that I’m not concerned with taking the cap off for a drink.

 

[FLAK]

I gave up on Bladders when the drink tube kept freezing up on me.
I mean whats the point? if I cant drink without taking off my pack.
Mainly a Nalgene or Dasani water bottles.

 

[jspradley]

I carry a regular sized nalgene and one of the bigger ones with the same OD. I think they are 42oz? With CapCaps on both of them

I have nalgene pouches on either side of my pack belt, if I need more water I have one of those Playtpus fold up 2 liter bottles i'll use to refill the nalgenes.

One reason I like the nalgenes is because they force me to stop for a second to drink, I kept drinking from the bladder while I was on the move and it made me feel like ass every time but it was so easy to keep moving.

 

[JohnB]

My go to is Smartwater bottles. I use a Sawyer Squeeze frequently as a filter and the threads match perfectly with the filter. Plus it's a good bit lighter than Nalgenes. Usually my strategy is one "dirty" Smartwater bottle and one "clean" one that I filter into. Plus a Dromedary bag that I'll fill up if camp is going to be dry.

 

[justinspicher]

I usually run a single 32oz nalgene.

 

[Randle]

I am also a big fan of the hydrapak.

Stash™ 750 ML - Flexible Water Bottles - Products | HydraPak

<p>Welcome to utility and design in harmony. Essential equipment for every adventurer, the Stash 750 flattens for maximum room in your pack. Expands for use on the trail. It’s compact, flexible and 50% lighter than a hard bottle. Construction with purpose

hydrapak.com

No sloshing like a nalgene and it compresses and packs easily when not being used so I don’t have to carry a full sized empty container around.

I bought one of the stash bottles but it tasted like a kids swimming pool. Does that ever go away?

 

[cjl2010]

I live in AZ so we don’t have much for water sources. I pack two gallons in every scouting trip. Usually 4 scouting trips before the hunt. I carry a 32 and 48oz nalgene at all times in my pack. That’s enough water to last 2 of us about 4days and 3 nights.

 

[rjf611]

Randle I never noticed any odors or tastes. I washed it out with soap and rinsed it out till soap was gone like I do every bottle prior to using it.

 

[Hyde79]

I run a Nalgene with my MSR pump, as it connects directly to it. I then use the Nalgene to fill my bladder, and re-fill the nalgene to carry extra water...

Hyde

 

[Jbhunter86]

Im carrying a 3 l camelback, and 1L Platypus bladder. Thinking about a Nalgene to use for electrolyte tabs.