water canteen for hunting

[rm76]

I carry a Hydrapak bladder. I typically carry another bottle with me so I can make a flavored drink of some sort during the day too.

A small single wall stainless bottle will also serve as a vessel to boil in if necessary.

 

[FLShooter293]

I carry a water bladder because it doesn't make noise sloshing around like a bottle, it's lighter and I find at elevation my throat gets dry and I can take small sips of water to keep from getting the dreaded tickle that always turns into a full blown cough at the worst time. I also carry a Smart water bottle that I put electrolytes in but I will drink all of that at once while eating my lunch.

 

[bls8433]

Bladder for me too along with a small water bottle with electrolytes. I find that I keep more hydrated with the bladder as it is more convenient to take small sips while walking.

 

[jrock]

I use a 2L bladder for a day hike with another 2L in my rig for when I get back. For bow hunting, the bladder or other flexible/collapsible pouch is the way to go to keep the sloshing sound down.

 

[b6graham]

my plan is a 3L aquamira bladder with in-line filters if needed and a nalgene for UV light

 

[pointy sticks]

I buy 2 or 3 Gatorades on my way to the trailhead drink them on the hike in and use the bottles for water. They are very robust and also cheap plus the caps are orange makes spotting a dropped one easy. I do know if your bladder springs a leak on a 7 day backpack hunt it warrants a hike back to the truck and that sucks.

 

[thomasbangs]

Bladder or packs with Camelbak bladders are the way to go if you are trying to cover lots of steep (read Idaho) terrain or deep holes for elk as you can quench your thirst while on the go without having to stop and take your pack off, only downside to carrying a bladder in a pack is if you are on the go all day in rugged, steep terrain and it is warm (Sept. Oct.) you could run out of water as you might not know how much water you have left.

 

[RUFFIAN R - NY]

use a hydra bladder

 

[tigerrose01]

I use a camelback pack with the bladder. Usually fill with ice then add water until completely full. I have sips of ice water all day.

 

[meatyrem]

I was told from someone spending all day out there that carrying one large bladder or bottle create a lot of weight. They suggested using a filter straw or pump. But the problem with that is you may not always be near water

 

[Pro2A]

I use platypus for the bladders and nalgene for bottles.

Bladder use is dependent on season. We're talking Elk and If it's October and beyond hose and bite valve freezing can be an issue on storm days. Even if I don't take a bladder to drink from I usually have one as an overflow for hydration with a bottle. They weigh so little and have great capacity.

I have a homemade harness (think shoulder carry holster harness on the back) to hold my bladder under my outerwear coat in freezing temps. Hose over or under shoulder, bite valve tucks inside coat between drinks. Never any issues even in below zero temps.

 

[dogz]

any suggestions on a water canteen for all day elk hunting? I'm a Yeti fan while they have lots of options for bottles but how much water do you weight yourself down with and what is the best way to carry water while hunting?

when, where how, month, temps, closeness to camp/lodge etc........?

 

[dogz]

I use platypus for the bladders and nalgene for bottles.

Bladder use is dependent on season. We're talking Elk and If it's October and beyond hose and bite valve freezing can be an issue on storm days. Even if I don't take a bladder to drink from I usually have one as an overflow for hydration with a bottle. They weigh so little and have great capacity.

Baboom.......someone's thinking and experienced

Side note, I like Nalgene as they're tough but heavy. Can be easier to take a case of h20 to camp and toss in 3 or 4 20 ounce bottles a day and yet less over all weight to carry.

Bladders can be nice, but if the line freezes you're hosed..............get it

Platypus bags can be ok, a lot like bladders but line to freeze up

 

[BearDawg]

I use the platypus 3L. Got it off Amazon a couple years back. Like it better than packing water bottles like smart water bottles. I have seen guys using the hydroflask style aluminum/plastic but I am always concerned about weight.