The 10 Best Hydration Bladders
Special Honors
Deluxe Revive Hydration Backpack If you're looking for a more personal touch, the Deluxe Revive Hydration Backpack can be embroidered and/or imprinted to your specifications, whether that's your company logo or family crest. Each one includes a bladder that can hold up to a liter and a tube with a handy drinking valve. deluxe.com
Editor's Notes
November 01, 2019:
Hydration bladders look simple, but they do vary quite a bit in features, so we've looked for a range to accommodate various users. Those who want a lot of usability rolled into one neat package will probably like the Platypus Big Zip Evo. The self-sealing valve is no trouble to use, and it has a pincher grip that you can fill with one hand. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Deuter Streamer 2.0; it's designed to be completely usable, but it remains relatively uncomplicated, making it great for those who seek simplicity. The Wacool 3 Liter is a budget alternative to both of these, but it doesn't provide quite the same level of rugged durability.
We'd also like to note that we've opted not to focus on models that come with hydration packs. Most of our choices will fit in a wide range of packs, with the exception of the Osprey Hydraulics 1.5 Liter, which is designed for lumbar-style models only. We did choose one adapter system, however, the CamelBak Eddy Adapter, which provides a bladder alternative. Its hose is 28 inches long, which some consider to be too short, although this is largely down to personal preference.