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 CamelBak 100-Ounce UnBottle By: CamelBak Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 7 More Information Great Product  On: 2008-11-23after having an accident, Im now required to stay in my bed. I am forced to rely on family members for everything including getting a drink for me. And now that I have this bottle, it hangs on my bed post and now I can get a drink for myself anytime I want. This bottle is the perfect size to last all night, and is tough enough to be banged around and not leak. It neither adds nor detracts from the taste of whatever you put in it. I know this is not the use it was intended for, but it works perfectly for me. I would recommend it to anybody who asks. Thank you Amazon, very much. Works very well  On: 2008-09-03Product has a small amount of insulation which helps keep water cool. Used it on a backpacking trip and got great use out of it. There are several loops available to secure it to a pack with straps. Straw functioned well. Had no complaints. Great product On: 2008-07-20I gave my husband this item as a birthday gift. He loved it! What a great buy! I would definitely recommend it to everyone! Functional but... On: 2008-07-08Bottle withstood Philmont expedition but mouthpiece needed replacement after short use. If you pack extend trips be sure to buy and carry extra mouthpieces. Bottle and sleeve do not leak, but must be filled vertically. The sleeve attachment points are a problem. They are not on horizontal center of gravity and do not match any std. attachment points of packs or slings. If you have a hydration-ready pack, a simple, un-sleeved bottle may do the job. excellent On: 2008-05-28This is a great camelback. Its the second one Ive purchased. I will never buy a different brand when it comes to portable beverage containers. Camelback makes the best! Tough, but very bulky On: 2007-08-24This is a very strong 3-liter water bladder that fits inside an outer pouch (what you see in the picture). This is definitely "leak-proof." The bladder itself is stronger and thicker than other bladders Ive used, and once it is inside the outer pouch, I dont see any way of it getting punctured. I am fairly confident I could fill this up and toss it onto the rocks from 50 feet and it would be okay. So it should hold up to branches and thorns that you brush up against. The reservoir comes with a lifetime warranty as well. The description says it attaches to the outside of your pack. I guess it does using those clips if you purchase a couple straps, but I could not figure out anything to attach it to on my overnight pack or how that would work. There were no instructions explaining how the "slick clips" worked. I just stuffed mine into my pack. The handle at the top is very convenient for hanging it on a tree though, and I would say is one of the best features of this product. This bladder will definitely not fit in a packs reservoir pocket, as one description told me. Even the smallest 2-liter Unbottle is fairly enormous. It will take up a lot of room, so if you need to bring a lot of water, it is best to go with several smaller bladders like the Platypus Bottle 2+L (80 ounces). The outer pouch does seem to insulate the bladder fairly well, and keep your water cool, which is going to be a requirement if this is clipped to the outside of your pack in the direct sun. The bladder has a huge opening on it, which makes it very convenient for filling up. The hose has a lock on it, although I never had problems with it leaking so I have never used it. If you stuff this in a pack however, it might be nice in case something shifts and presses down on the bite valve. Lastly, if youve never used a bladder or water container with a drinking tube before, you dont know what youre missing. It is so convenient to run the hose through your pack so you can just bite down on the valve and get water. I keep water bottles in my packs side pockets, but it is a pain to use them when I can just stick the hose in my mouth and bite down. You also drink more often with a tube so you stay better hydrated. My only gripe is that the Unbottle doesnt come with a clip to attach the tube to your shirt, that way it is right in front of you when you need it. Overall, if this bladder is all the water you need, and you are able to figure out how to attach it to your pack, I would definitely recommend it. But it is very bulky and takes up space, so if you are planning an overnight trip and need to bring along several containers of water, I would only bring one 2 or 3 liter UnBottle with you. An older model of the CamelBak Unbottle On: 2007-08-24This is an older model of the Camelbak 2007 Unbottle 3L 100oz. Hike Hydration Pack. The difference is that the outer pouch is a littler smaller and looks a little more dated. This is a very strong 3 liter water bladder that fits inside an outer pouch (what you see in the picture). This is definitely "leak-proof." The bladder itself is stronger and thicker than other bladders Ive used, and once it is inside the outer pouch, I dont see any way of it getting punctured. I am fairly confident I could fill this up and toss it onto the rocks from 50 feet and it would be okay. So it should hold up to branches and thorns that you brush up against. The reservoir comes with a lifetime warranty as well. The description says it attaches to the outside of your pack. I guess it does using those clips if you purchase a couple straps, but I could not figure out anything to attach it to on my overnight pack or how that would work. There were no instructions explaining how the "slick clips" worked. I just stuffed mine into my pack. The handle at the top is very convenient for hanging it on a tree though, and I would say is one of the best features of this product. This bladder will definitely not fit in a packs reservoir pocket, as one description told me. Even the smallest 2-liter Unbottle is fairly enormous. It will take up a lot of room, so if you need to bring a lot of water, it is best to go with several smaller bladders like the Platypus Bottle 2+L (80 ounces). The outer pouch does seem to insulate the bladder fairly well, and keep your water cool, which is going to be a requirement if this is clipped to the outside of your pack in the direct sun. The bladder has a huge opening on it, which makes it very convenient for filling up. The hose has a lock on it, although I never had problems with it leaking so I have never used it. If you stuff this in a pack however, it might be nice in case something shifts and presses down on the bite valve. Lastly, if youve never used a bladder or water container with a drinking tube before, you dont know what youre missing. It is so convenient to run the hose through your pack so you can just bite down on the valve and get water. I keep water bottles in my packs side pockets, but it is a pain to use them when I can just stick the hose in my mouth and bite down. You also drink more often with a tube so you stay better hydrated. My only gripe is that the Unbottle doesnt come with a clip to attach the tube to your shirt, that way it is right in front of you when you need it. Overall, if this bladder is all the water you need, and you are able to figure out how to attach it to your pack, I would definitely recommend it. But it is very bulky and takes up space, so if you are planning an overnight trip and need to bring along several containers of water, I would only bring one 2 or 3 liter UnBottle with you. |