Who has ditched the trusted Nalgene bottle?

[Elite]

I am wondering who has completely ditched the Nalgene bottle? I always take one and a water bladder but I weighed the Nalgene and it was 6.5oz. I didn’t realize they were that heavy. I also weighed a smart water bottle which seems like a heavy duty bottle. But I do enjoy the wide opening on the Nalgene for gathering water

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[BeaverHunter]

Never used them because I always thought they were too heavy. Always just used a bladder and cheap water bottles.

 

[wapitibob]

I ditched the bladder and now use a 1-1/2 liter smart water in a camelbak bottle holder.

 

[Middleofnowhere]

The single use bottles crinkle and make noise.

 

[JFKinYK]

Ultralight Nalgene is 3.8 ozs. It doesn’t feel right leaving home without it!

32 Ounce Ultralite Wide Mouth

If you are looking for a high quality reusable water bottle or container that is made in USA, Nalgene is your place.

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[Raghornkiller]

We use 20 oz Gatorade bottles

 

[JoeDirt]

I still go back and forth on bottles, but I do carry a Sawyer filter that works great with a Smart Water bottle.

 

[bracer40]

Been using the same Smart bottles since last year. Use my dirty bladder to capture water. Or go lighter and ditch the bladder/filter for a Sawyer.

 

[colonel00]

Having a bottle can be great for adding in drink mixes. Be it just flavoring, recovery mix or even a mix to go with some alcohol, a bottle is nice to have.

Now, a bottle, for me at least, can have a downside as I tend to drink a lot more from a bottle. When I'm thirsty, I can literally chug a bottle but the resistance of sucking from a bladder slows this down. This can matter when water is scarce.

Regarding the Smartwater bottles, I have seen where other hunters and backpackers have gone that route. It does make sense as they are still pretty tough, lightweight and cheap(ish). Personally, I still like the big mouth of a Nalgene for adding stuff to it but I also put a Capcap on it to make drinking easier.

 

[FlyGuy]

Ultralight Nalgene is 3.8 ozs. It doesn’t feel right leaving home without it!

32 Ounce Ultralite Wide Mouth

If you are looking for a high quality reusable water bottle or container that is made in USA, Nalgene is your place.

store.nalgene.com

Thanks! Just ordered one of these to try. I’ve gone to Nalgenes over the bladders last few years. I mostly like knowing how much water I have left. I also like the steripen set up for water purification on the Nalgene with their pre-filter that fits on the wide-mouth. And, the Nalgene is great for measuring out water for my dehydrated meals. I also keep a smart water bottle in my pack for additional water storage.




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[mtnwrunner]

No way I'd ditch the nalgene. Bombproof and I use mine for hot water at night in the bottom of the sleeping bag......nice warm feet.

Randy

 

[TheGreatBamReno]

Similar boat as mtnwrunner. I love that its virtually indestructible. It's one of those things I'm willing to take the weight penalty for.

 

[Ratbeetle]

Thanks! Just ordered one of these to try. I’ve gone to Nalgenes over the bladders last few years. I mostly like knowing how much water I have left. I also like the steripen set up for water purification on the Nalgene with their pre-filter that fits on the wide-mouth. And, the Nalgene is great for measuring out water for my dehydrated meals. I also keep a smart water bottle in my pack for additional water storage.




You can’t cheat the mountain

Fyi, you can get these on Amazon for 5.99, prime eligible,

 

[huntcoop]

How are y’all carrying multiple full Nalgene's?

 

[Ratbeetle]

How are y’all carrying multiple full Nalgene's?

I carry one nalgene for drinking out of and a sawyer mini with two 2 liter platypus water bags for filtering.

 

[Bobcat]

I use a 3 liter bladder , a Befree filter and ditched the nalgene.

 

[YankyMate]

Another HDPE Nalgene convert here, just as durable as the OG but half the weight

 

[MuleyFever]

I have never carried a bottle and don't see ever doing it. If I want to carry any mixes I have a small pint bladder I can take that takes up virtually no space and weights maybe an ounce.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Never used them because I always thought they were too heavy. Always just used a bladder and cheap water bottles.

Me too, although I just use 1L Platypus bladders these days, along with a 3L wide opening bladder/tube.


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[colersu22]

Thanks! Just ordered one of these to try. I’ve gone to Nalgenes over the bladders last few years. I mostly like knowing how much water I have left. I also like the steripen set up for water purification on the Nalgene with their pre-filter that fits on the wide-mouth. And, the Nalgene is great for measuring out water for my dehydrated meals. I also keep a smart water bottle in my pack for additional water storage.




You can’t cheat the mountain

Does Nalgene make the pre filter?