• Holds the water
• Generally easy to clean
• Empties from the bottom for more drinkable liquid

• Keeps the water from leaking through the hose
• Allows the owner to start and stop flow of water

• Allows for easy filling and cleaning
• Unscrews for filling on the move

• Carries water from the reservoir
• Insulated tubes are also available

• Carries two water bottles
• Sits low on the waist for easier carrying
• Includes extra pockets for wearers items
• Insulation keeps water cool or the bottles from freezing

• Intended for shorter trips
• Usually comes with a pocket or two for items
• Generally comes with a bite-valve
• Slightly insulated
• Available in lots of colours and sizes

• Full size is intended for longer trips
• Holds larger reservoirs
• Lots of pockets and compartments for items
• Insulated
• Available in lots of colours and sizes
• Even available in men's and women's sizes

• Insulated Nalgene reservoir
• Intended for active use; breathable fabric
• Multiple straps
• Extra compartments
• Two litre reservoir, tasteless plastic
• Reflective strips for night activities

• Women's hydration pack
• Reservoir comes with lifetime guarantee
• Intended for longer trips
• Harnesses are designed for feminine body shapes
• Extra compartments for items
• Extra pockets for delicate items like sunglasses

• Sport hydration pack
• Lightweight for speed
• Two litre reservoir
• Intended for shorter day-trips
• Extra pockets
• Tasteless hydration reservoir
• Pack is made of nylon and polyester

• Three litre reservoir
• Fully insulated
• Intended for longer trips
• Popular with cyclists
• Available in different colours
• Hydration reservoir has lifetime warranty
• Waterproof zips
• Extra pocket for MP3 player

• Two litre reservoir
• Intended for shorter trips
• Popular with cyclists
• Light reflective strips for night trips
• Extra pockets
• Keeps the wearer's back ventilated
• Light loop

• Padded straps
• Ventilated back for activity
• Designed for sport
• Lifetime warranty
• Waterproof zips
• Hydration reservoir not included
• Extra pockets for items

• Keeps drinks colder in the tube than they would be sitting in the tube uninsulated
• Keeps the water in the tube from freezing in cold weather

• Less dripping
• Allows wearer to bite the valve when water is required

• Lets your dog carry your water, or water for your dog
• Designed for comfort
• Extra pockets for items

Camping and Hiking

Cycling

Snowshoeing

Hiking Equipment 

Sunglasses

Hydration System Cleaning Tablets