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Review on Camelbak Mil-Spec Antidote Reservoir Short, 100 oz (90854) by Mark Toth

Revainrating 5 out of 5

By far the best bladder on the market.

By far the best reservoir I've had. Here are the unique features that make it the best: First, you'll notice that there's a divider running down the middle of the bubble. This places half of the water on each side of the back, directly on the back muscles. This allows you to carry water in a much more natural and balanced way. Second, the bladder is short. That means it can't fall off in your backpack. Again, the weight is properly distributed, just on the lower back muscles. Third, the tube is quite long. This allows it to exit your pack via your upper trapezius and through your pack's chest strap. The tip is near your belly button so you can bend it towards your mouth to take a sip. Fourth, the nipple cover is strong and snaps onto the nipple, protecting it from accidental tearing off. Fifth, the valve is durable. Sixth, the mechanism that connects the hose to the bladder is strong and works well without struggling with it. You can disconnect the handset by briefly pressing the button. Seventh, the teat rotates to make drinking easier. Eighth, it only takes a quarter turn to turn the filling mechanism on and off. The only thing I would have liked for the balloon was a strap to hang it up while drying or for storage. Camelbak really took it to the next level with this one.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Minor issues