A collapsible water bladder packs flat and empty, then holds gallons of drinking water once you reach a source. It lets you carry and store water at a new camp or shelter after you leave home for good.
A collapsible water bladder rolls flat in your pack and swells into real storage when you reach a tap, stream or rain catch. Choose one you can carry full and trust for months.
- Size: Pick a 1 to 5 gallon bladder for a carried bag, since a full gallon weighs over 8 pounds.
- Food-grade material: Choose BPA-free, food-grade plastic so stored water stays safe to drink and tastes clean.
- Puncture and seam strength: Look for thick, welded seams and a tough outer layer that shrug off rocks and pack straps.
- Cap and spout: Get a wide fill opening and a tight, threaded cap or tap so you fill fast and pour without spills.
- Handles and loops: Pick one with a carry handle or hang loop so you can hang it as a camp shower or gravity tap.
