Hydration Gear Reviews
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 the best water filtration products 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 water bottle, rest assured the market has a tool for every trade—hydration packs for hiking, or all-purpose bladders that you can stuff anywhere. And no, you don't need to spend 50$ on a water bottle.
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Best Hydration Pack of 2023
Are you ready for a new hydration pack? Whether you're replacing an older model or looking to try one for the first...
Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2023
Only recently have female-specific hydration packs become popular and we sure are glad they did. Our running-obsessed...
Best Running Hydration Pack
After months of researching the most popular running packs on the market, our testers dedicated hundreds of miles in...
Best Hydration Bladder
Searching for the best hydration bladder? Our experts have personally tested today's top models for hiking, running...
Best Water Bottles of 2023
We've been back in the ring testing this year's top water bottles. We have compared and assessed all aspects of these...
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023
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Osprey Syncro 12 Review
A wonderful blend of comfort, support, and top of the line conveniences in a reasonably lightweight package. The...
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CamelBak Classic Light 70 Review
Despite not having a ton of storage space, smart features like a pair of bungee cords and helmet carry straps paired...
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Nathan TrailMix 7L - Women's Review
Our top recommendation for bang per dollar. We love how comfortable and breathable this pack is, offering plenty of...
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Nathan Pinnacle 12L - Women's Review
One of our favorite vests to date due to its ample pocket space, soft fabric fit, and precisely-engineered features...
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REI Co-op Swiftland 5 Review
This pack works in the best, straightforward, simple way you want. With options for hydration systems and plenty of...
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Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6.0 Review
Regardless of weather, terrain, or distance, this hydration pack is the top pick for everything from hiking to hundred...Hydration Gear Reviews Learning Center
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 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 Choose A Water Bottle
The number of options out there for water bottles can be overwhelming and even incapacitating. This article is here to...
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...
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...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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