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Source Tactical / Hydration
WXP 3L Storm Valve
3L (100 oz)
$25-50Editorial rating9.0/10
Hydration
Water you can reach while moving.
Bladders, hoses, and bottles that work under a loaded pack on long sessions.
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Hydration
Bladders that fit ruck sleeves and bottles for packs without one.
15 products
HydraPak / Hydration
Contour 3L
3L (100 oz)
$25-50Editorial rating8.5/10
CamelBak / Hydration
Crux 2L Reservoir
2L (70 oz)
$25-50Editorial rating8.2/10
Platypus / Hydration Bladders
Big Zip EVO 3L
3 liters · 21 x 9.5 x 1.25 inches
$50-150Editorial rating8.2/10
CamelBak / Hydration
M.U.L.E. 12L
12L + 3L bladder
$50-150Editorial rating8.0/10
Nathan / Hydration
Insulated Hydration Bladder 1.6L
1.6L (54 oz)
$50-150Editorial rating7.8/10
Evernew / Ultralight Hydration Bladders
Water Carry 2000ml
2000ml / 2L · 1.5 oz / 42g
$25-50Editorial rating7.3/10
Hydrapak / Ultralight Hydration Bladders
Seeker 2L
2L / 70 fl oz · TPU (BPA + PVC free)
$25-50Editorial rating6.7/10
Nalgene / Hydration
Wide-Mouth 32 oz Bottle
Indestructible, standard issue - fits most ruck side pockets
Under $25Catalog listing
Nalgene / Hydration
Sustain 16 oz Narrow Mouth Bottle
Half-size Nalgene made from 50% recycled material. Slim profile slips into ruck side pockets that won't fit a 32 oz. Leak-proof lid.
Under $25Catalog listing
HydraPak / Hydration
Seeker 3L Soft Water Reservoir
Bladder system for long-distance ruck events
$25-50Catalog listing
CamelBak / Hydration
Eddy+ Insulated Stainless 32 oz with Straw
Insulated 32 oz with CamelBak's bite-valve straw. Spill-proof when closed; the bottle version of the bite-valve people already know from CamelBak bladders.
$25-50Catalog listing
Osprey / Hydration
Hydraulics LT 2.5L Reservoir
Slide-seal top opening makes filling easier than the zip-close bladders. Magnetic bite valve clips to a sternum strap. 2.5L is the sweet spot for 6-10 mile rucks.
$25-50Catalog listing
CamelBak / Hydration
Mil Spec Crux 3L Reservoir
Mil-spec build of the flagship Crux. 20% more water per sip than the old Antidote, ergonomic handle, leak-proof on/off lever. Standard at GORUCK events.
$25-50Catalog listing
Hydro Flask / Hydration
Wide Mouth 32 oz Vacuum Insulated Bottle (Straw Lid)
Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps water cold for 24 hours. Wide mouth fits ice cubes; straw lid included. The insulated alternative to a Nalgene.
$50-150Catalog listing
