I'm looking for a way to carry a gallon of water over my shoulder. Can this be used for drinking water (during a long hike)?
1621957
This holds about 16 to 24 ounces of water. No way does it hold a gallon. I use mine to refesh my self when in the hot sun.
1621958
Like the last report I believe its 24 oz of water. I mean you could of course use purified water to drink inside, but it's main purpose is to be used as a personal mister, which it does a great job of, and I don't think screwing the lid off all the time would be that convenient. I would recommend a camelpak, I have one that holds 100 oz and it's super convenient and light. there are some with over a gallon available.
1114890
I would trust Anthony's answer. But, remember, it doesn't leak at all, so none of the water spills out. I used to keep mine in my purse (I used it to train my dog when she misbehaved, but I don't need it any more). It also fit in my sweatpants pockets for our walks up Kennesaw Mountain. (It was bulky, but it fit.)
1706316
I havent tried that yet but i have all MSR water bladers and water filter systems that work with every pack i own and expect they would work fine with this pack as well. Just look into their backpacker gear if you dont already have a set up. The heavy duty water holders are what i use and they are better than anything i have ever used before. A little expensive but mine are going on four years strong since i have the different sizes for different outings. I can say for a fact they hold up to anything even as a pillow.
2245382
Yes it can. That's how I use it. I carry two regular water or power bottles on the spot the bladder normally sits. It is real easy to take the bladder out of put it back in when you want to. FYI ILove mine
2245381
Yes it can. That's how I use it. I carry two regular water or power bottles on the spot the bladder normally sits. It is real easy to take the bladder out of put it back in when you want to. FYI I Love mine
2131430
I wouldn't. The outside is painted. I am unsure of the insulation construction but it is designed for cold liquids. If you're back packing the bladder style camelback and a tin camping kettle cup or pot would a be much better and lighter option than using this water bottle for those purposes.
931306
The bag can easily be hung, but unlike traditional gravity bags the tube would still output facing up (not really a problem, just wouldn't get all the water out via gravity). What I am not sure about is the connection of the sawyer filter. The Source bladders do have a great method for snapping the drinking tube in and out of the bladder, so I would buy an extra tube and rig the sawyer filter however I could to it. Then you would have interchangeable tubes for either drinking or a camp supply. Good luck.
326118
I haven't tried it but I suspect that the water would be forced out of the bladder. The laptop compartment is next to your back so the entire weight of the backpack would be on it. I would also be concerned about having the bladder next to the electronics in case of leaks. Water and electronics are not friends....
1176400
No. Sorry. This is a simple water holding devise. It's best used as extra water for our campsite.
1993946
If the sleeve supports the bottom it should be alright. I threw mine into a Jan sport backpack without hangers for it and it works fine. Mainly as long as the drinking hose is on the bottom gravity and suction should do its job.
2160845
Can you post a pic of your hydroflask? It depends on the shape. I use it to carry a zeiss panoramic lens to change out quickly when I'm hiking. It's a snug fit, but this fabric does have some give.
905625
No...that makes it great so you can also drink from it. You want to put water in trough as needed. We use these all the time. Have one for every vehicle, camp, camper and house.
632589
I never tried that. I stopped carrying the bowl part because my dog likes me to just squirt a stream of water out and he drinks it like drinking from a garden hose. The bottle holds a good amount though, and you could just put a small amount of it in the bowl at a time. I don't think you might want to put the used water back in there considering the germ factor.
424756
No, the loops are designed to hold Gu or other fuel packets, they are way too small for a water bottle. And I don't think the elastic is strong enough to support the weight with a bottle holder attached. Great for a phone and fuel though.
1818900
Not on the outside of the bag - which what I think you are asking. But the bag is huge and you will find plenty of places to put your water inside the bag. You can try converting one of the front pockets to a water bottle pocket but it may be small to accommodate. Good luck and enjoy it for the other features.
155319
Sorry haven't tried yet. I carry it very easily from one spigot to another - we have 3 1/2 acres. Works beautifully. When I am thru just let all water out, put any where as it doesn't take much space.
670342
It would work but might be a little bulky for kitchen. I don't know about safety and drinking water.bj