- To be considered for this category:
- At least 1litre size
- Strength/ durability of fabrics used
- Easiness of access (for drinking)
Easiness of access (for filling)- Cleanability (it's not a word, but it's important)
- Weight + packability
- Innovation of design in weight distribution/ carrying technique
- Hydration carrying devices were only considered as additional features of the hydration reservoirs
- Wearable hydration systems were excluded if they could not be worn with backpack.
- Price
- Add-on potentiality eg. Insulation, carrying equipment, spares, clips...
Camelbak: Omega Delux Reservoir with Flow meter*
Camelbak: Omega HyrdroTanium Reservoir*
Camelbak: Omega Plus Reservoir
Camelbak: Unbottle
Camelbak: StoAway
Dakine: Flowlock Reservoir
HydraPak: Reservoir
Inov8: H2Orizontal Hydration System Bladder*
MSR: Dromedary Bags
MSR: Hydromedary Hydration System*
MSR: Autoflow Microfilter*
Mountain-life: Hydration system
Nalgene: CXC Rapid Fill Get-a-grip*
Nalgene: Encapsul Big Bore
Ortlieb: Water Belt + accessories*
Platypus: 2l Big Zip SL
Osprey: HydraForm Reservoir*
Source: Hydration Systems Widepac 2l *
Source: WXP*
