Hydration Bladders

Regular sport, hiking or various activities in the field require a regular intake of water. Staying hydrated is very important, which is why we recommend hydration bladders for trips into the field and nature; they let you fill them quickly and then drink directly without having to take long breaks. This proves its worth during sport, when you do not want to stop every time to drink – with a hydration bladder you can forget about this problem.

Hydration bladders are also suitable for soldiers during reconnaissance or long marches, when fluid intake is very important.

How to choose a hydration bladder?

Hydration bladders should be chosen primarily by volume. It should match the length and intensity of the activity you will be doing. There is a difference between a 2-hour walk and a full-day hike where you need to carry enough water. Hydration bladders are available in volumes from 1.5 l up to a large 3 l.

You can carry a hydration bladder as a standalone pack or fit it into a pack as an insert using the MOLLE system.

Mil-Tec hydration bladders

Hydration bladders from the German manufacturer Mil-Tec can be carried like a classic backpack thanks to their straps. They have adjustable shoulder and chest straps. They include a flexible tube with a valve, so you can drink even while walking.

Mil-Tec also offers hydration MOLLE backpacks with a hydration bladder. The backpacks have several pockets and are also equipped with MOLLE straps that allow you to attach additional equipment. Adjustable padded shoulder straps for better carrying and a padded back are a matter of course. They are great for climbing, hiking and other activities where you can take other equipment in the backpack too.

MFH hydration bladders

If you are going hiking or on shorter trips and do not want to carry a full hydration pack unnecessarily, you can get a small pouch with a hydration bladder from the German manufacturer MFH, which can be attached to the MOLLE system on your backpack or tactical vest.

After every trip or training session you should take proper care of your hydration bladder to prevent harmful bacteria from growing inside. It needs to be washed thoroughly in water and left to dry well. A very useful item is the hydration bladder cleaning kit from Mil-Tec, which contains various cleaning brushes for thorough cleaning of all parts of the hydration bladder.