![]() Whether it’s made from plastic or aluminum, a good water bottle should last for years and the odd dent doesn’t affect its ability to perform. Good quality, durable hiking gear is key to keeping our landfills free of plastic, so you want to make sure that whatever you buy, it’s going to last a while. Hydration bladders are easy to use in terms of drinking, but water bottles are certainly easier to refill (Image credit: Getty) Water bottle vs hydration bladder: durability However, it might be a little less comfortable, and you should position the hydration bladder at the bottom of your bag. If your backpack doesn’t have a special pouch for your hydration bladder, it’s not impossible to use it. ![]() And, of course, it doesn’t take up valuable space inside your backpack so you have room for everything you need, like your best waterproof jacket and best hiking gloves. The hydration bladder just slides into the pouch so it rests against your back, and will never feel off balance. If you use a hydration bladder and you have a proper hiking backpack with a pocket for it, then you won’t have to think about where to put it or whether it will be comfortable. If you use a side pocket, you have more room in your pack but it will feel uneven (unless you carry two water bottles and alternate drinking out of them). Inside your pack it takes up a fair bit of space, but you can center it so it doesn’t feel lopsided while you walk. You can either put it inside your backpack, or use one of the side pockets. Once you’ve got your water bottle filled, you have two reasonable options for where to put it for your hike. ![]() While your typical water bottle will hold somewhere between 750ml and one liter of fluid, your hydration bladder might hold three liters, or even more (Image credit: Getty) Water bottle vs hydration bladder: packability and comfort ![]()
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