water bladder

[sunfish]

Hi All,

I'm after some advice on buying a water bladder to use with my UTG back pack. Currently I've got a cheap 2.5ltr bladder that no matter how many times I clean it with bi-carb, it taints the water with a truely foul taste of chemicals/plastic :-(((

Can anyone recommend one that won't taste like this? 9oh, and ideally not too expensive!)



thanks in advance,


Mike

 

[Greek1983]

Go for the CamelBak Omega water reservoir, either the military or the civvie version and replace the other reservoir you have.

 

[miles888]

miles888 il second the camelbac variety, ive got 3.
an unbottle in 2litre, 3litre, another 2 litre bought with a hydration rucksack
the newer made ones i find better tasting than my unbottle one but that might be me?
i had a 3 litre role up carrier once forget its name but tough.
anyone know what 3 litres of red bull do to the system!!!

 

[MJM1]

I've got the Camelbak Stash which uses the Omega bladder. Water doesn't taste too bad as long as you empty the tube by blowing the water back into the bladder after each drink. Any water left in the tube ends up tasting of plastic.

 

[Teepee]

I rate my Source bladder better than the Camelbaks or Platypus'. Slightly cheaper and seems better made.

I've split 5 camelbaks and 2 Platypus', the Source bladder seems a bit tougher. The wide top is great for filling from streams and cleaning out/drying.

 

[cbr6fs]

I have the same problem with my mountain bike bladder, for hiking though i use a Osprey pack and bladder.
It's a bit bigger than the usual size at 3 litres which is handy for Greek summers, but best of all is it give absolutely no after taste.

http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/produ...ey_hydraulics/3l100_oz._hydraform_reservoir_1



Cheers
Mark

 

[Shewie]

I like the Source ones too, got one of each size plus their Liquitainers

The wide mouth lets you give them a good clean so they don't go musty.

Have you tried a spot of bleach in the water?

 

[kiltedpict]

Another vote for Source!

Also, I read on here somewhere that if you store it empty in the freezer, that keeps it fresh- that's where mine lives now between outings.

ATB

KP

 

[Native Nathan]

I got a 1.5 ltr bladder from ASDA i think I paid £8 for it and it came with a case/cover suitable for joggers, I has room for a small mobile phone on the Shoulder strap and a Space Blanket, Wheelie Bin Liner and a Ferro rod in the small pocket on the back.

(that means you can have a shelter of sorts and a fire with a drink if you were to twist you ankle while jogging late on an evening in some remote place. and then get help by a fellow jogger/dog walker the next morning.)

 

[Lister]

+1 for Camelbak, have got 2 and a 3 litre (2 litre might go on here when my 3 arrives tbh) and love it.

 

[Outdoordude]

What about the msr dromadary. Never tried them but some people swear by them. You by the bladder and then there's a load of different attachments for it. Good luck with your search.

 

[ReamviThantos]

Two 2 litre Ortleib bladders a Source 2 L bladder and a Camelbak Ambush is the latest aquasition. No issue with any so far. Amush yet to be battle tested but it "looks" like an essential pice of kit.

 

[Tiley]

What about the msr dromadary. Never tried them but some people swear by them. You by the bladder and then there's a load of different attachments for it.

The MSR ones are good for carting water about and the spigot tap thing you can get is useful but the attachments for drinking from it while on the move make the whole a bit awkward. They are VERY durable and don't flavour the water too horribly.

 

[Outdoordude]

Yeh. I've got a camel back and that's good. Thinking about the msr though. Which size would be good to get.

 

[hemdale]

What about the msr dromadary. Never tried them but some people swear by them. You by the bladder and then there's a load of different attachments for it. Good luck with your search.

Just got mine today. IT's an absolutely amazing piece of kit ! I chose the 10 litres version, thinking it's easier to fill it half full if needed.

 

[Outdoordude]

Just got mine today. IT's an absolutely amazing piece of kit ! I chose the 10 litres version, thinking it's easier to fill it half full if needed.

Nice. Lucky you. Yeh I might get the 10 actually. What you using it for.

 

[hemdale]

Nice. Lucky you. Yeh I might get the 10 actually. What you using it for.

Storing water and all sort of things. Will be perfect for camping showers as well !

 

[gan_pi]

+1 on the camelback, but they are a pain to clean. A tip I learnt from a mountain biking forum was to use denture cleaning tablets - after use, rinse it out, fill 85% and throw a tablet in. let it fizz a little while with the top open, close, shake & allow to stand then rinse & dry.

another tip to add a squeeze of lemon juice to the water - it helps eliminate any plastic taste.

While browsing at Tamarack (great store imho, but not cheap) I saw this http://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=9075747 looks like a much easier design for cleaning with the wide opening. not sure about the split design tho.

 

[wattsy]

try cleaning them in Milton

 

[Retired Member southey]

What about the msr dromadary. Never tried them but some people swear by them. You by the bladder and then there's a load of different attachments for it. Good luck with your search.

Yup brilliant kit imo, strong and supple,