Hydration Gear
Our team of testers put the best to the test: Yeti, Nalgene, Gregory, Katadyn, Nathan, Salomon and Hydro.
Eddie enjoys cold water high in the alpine environment of the San Juan mountains thanks to the Sawyer Squeeze.
Credit: Amber King
Guess who can say they have tested over 70 of backpacking water filters on the market? We can. We have the best team of testers, with the most years of experience, you will find out there on the interwebs. If you are needing more than a top water bottle, rest assured the market has a tool for every trade—the best hydration pack, or top hiking or running bladders that you can stuff anywhere. And no, you don't need to spend 50$ on a water bottle.
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Hydration Gear Learning Center
How to Buy a Hydration Bladder
There are many different hydration bladders out there, so where do you begin? Developed in the 90s as a means for...
How to Select a Backpacking Water Filter and Treatment System
Selecting a water treatment system is even more overwhelming than selecting proper footwear to hike in, which is a...
How to Choose a Hydration Pack
Buying advice on how to select the best hydration pack. We start by asking the most basic question: "Do you even need...
How to Choose a Women's Hydration Pack for Running
Our running-obsessed gearheads have been compulsively testing hydration packs so you don't have to. Over the years and...
How to Choose a Hydration Pack for Running
There are several factors to help choose a hydration pack for your running needs. This article systematically helps...Best Picks in Hydration Gear
Backpacking Water Treatment
What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested up to 50 unique models to find out. Our...
10 Top Running Hydration Vests
The perfect hydration vest can make or break your run, whether it's a full-day adventure or an evening cruise. We've...
Running Vests for Men
Finding the perfect men's running hydration pack doesn't need to be a chore. We've run in more than 50 hydration packs...
Hydration Bladders
Searching for the best hydration bladder? Our experts have personally tested 11 of today's top models for hiking...
Running Vests for Women
Only recently have female-specific hydration vests become popular and we sure are glad they did. Our running-obsessed...
Hydration Packs
Are you ready for a new hydration pack? Whether you're replacing an older model or looking to try one for the first...Recent Product Reviews in Hydration Gear
Katadyn BeFree Review
The Katadyn BeFree is a competitive lightweight filter for when you're on the move. It features a small high-flow...
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Sawyer Squeeze Review
If a lightweight personal filtration system is next on your wishlist this season, consider the Sawyer Squeeze as one...
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Cherainti Reservoir Review
With a price far below that of much of the competition, the Cherainti Reservoir caught the attention of our review...
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Hydrapak Contour Review
The Hydrapak Contour is one of the few hydration bladders we tested that can be washed in the top rack of the...
Salomon Sense Pro 5 Review
The elastane stretch construction provides a near-perfect fit, and expansive pockets make the form-fitting Salomon...
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Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6.0 Review
Comfort typically dictates how often you reach for a trail running vest. The Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6 is as...
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