Best for hauling water - Platypus Big Zip Lp

It can be tough to get your water bottles from your pack’s side pockets while hiking, and even tougher to return them. This summer has been dry and hot in New England, and a large reservoir helps one make it to the next stream. This one is excellent - wide mouth to allow you to add ice cubes at home and simplify cleaning and drying, a good non-leaking quick disconnect for the feed tube, and a bite valve that works for me. It is also made of nearly indestructible plastic, and the slide closure doubles as an easy-to-use carry handle. Only wish it came with a valve cover and a magnetic valve clip to hook to my straps. Others than that, a perfect solution to keep hydrated while on the move.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.