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Sierra Echo
08-31-2011, 18:57
Are there such a thing? Something I could hang/clip to my waist belt or should strap that I could keep my water bottle handy. My new pack doesnt have easy to reach mesh pockets and I'm not gonna stop and take my pack off everytime I want some water. Suggestions?

paistes5
08-31-2011, 19:01
I've used a caribiner on mine a couple times but I don't like how much it flops around.

hikerboy57
08-31-2011, 19:08
EMS sells a nalgene in an insulated carrying case with a strap.My daughter bought it for me for fathers day, I know Im never going to use it so if you want it, send me a PMand Ill ship it to you.I use a camelback for the trail itself, and carry an empty gatorade bottle for use in camp.

aaronthebugbuffet
08-31-2011, 19:10
I think Wal Mart has these type of things
http://www.outdoorproducts.com/Products/webbing-bottle-holder/63
(http://www.outdoorproducts.com/Products/webbing-bottle-holder/63)http://www.outdoorproducts.com/Products/aqua-sling/68


T (http://www.outdoorproducts.com/Products/aqua-sling/68)here are others but I don't remember who sells them.


DIY
http://www.ropeworks.biz/reader/jugknot.pdf

CrumbSnatcher
08-31-2011, 19:22
Dana design wetrib :-)
not produced anymore :-(
still found on e-bay :-)
not cheap :-(

4eyedbuzzard
08-31-2011, 19:27
Have you considered using a platypus (http://cascadedesigns.com/platypus/hydration-systems/big-zip-sl/product)?

aaronthebugbuffet
08-31-2011, 19:58
http://www.simblissity.net/botspot.htm

Big Guy
08-31-2011, 20:04
Easy to make one. Small biner, small cord lock and 8 inches of cord. Make A loop with cord and run through cord lock loop through biner and ready to go. Use cord lock to tighten around bottle neck.Biner to where you want to attach.Works well.

WingedMonkey
08-31-2011, 21:57
Dana design wetrib :-)
not produced anymore :-(
still found on e-bay :-)
not cheap :-(

Somebody needs to come out with those again. Great for water and camera, maybe a map. Love mine

CrumbSnatcher
08-31-2011, 22:14
i bought 2 NOS (new old stock) wet ribs this year, one on e-bay and one here on WB.

i love this product, i think my two new ones are leftside my old one i used for thruhiking i believe was a righty, i usually never hooked it across my chest, i would let it swing.
winged monkey,you are absolutely correct about the wetrib, great item :-)

Sierra Echo
08-31-2011, 22:18
Have you considered using a platypus (http://cascadedesigns.com/platypus/hydration-systems/big-zip-sl/product)?

I have a platypus and a nalgene canteen and Im dangerous with both. I always forget they are full in my pack and i lay back on my pack when resting and it squeeze the water out of them.

RevLee
08-31-2011, 22:47
Mountain Laurel Designs has shoulder strap bottle holder: http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=71

I use a variation of what Big Guy suggests: two loops of shock cord with cord locks attached to the front of the shoulder straps. These will hold a variety of water/gaterade bottles at the top and bottom of the bottle. Very similar to the ones on the ULA pack straps: http://www.ula-equipment.com/catalyst.asp

Sierra Echo
08-31-2011, 22:51
I just have a really hard time envisioning what shock cords and loops etc should look like. Im the kinda chick that needs pictures and a diagram!

Espero
08-31-2011, 23:07
I use a SmarTube drinking system. It's comprised of a drinking tube and different caps that fit standard water bottles thus eliminating the need to buy a hydration system with a water bladder. http://www.bluedesert.co.il/ The component that makes the system work is the one-way valve. If I can't get a SmarTube cap to fit the water bottle I have, I drill the cap and fit the the valve and tube. The SarTube can also be found on E-bay.

Rocket Jones
09-01-2011, 07:24
I made my own shoulder bottle holder by tying a jug knot around the neck of my bottle which hooked to a biner, and limiting bottle swing with a large rubber band around the bottom of the bottle. It worked ok, but could definitely be better.

Sevsa
09-01-2011, 15:42
I bought an OR water bottle holder a few years ago that velcros on my hip belt in the front but I don't know if they make them anymore. Works great!