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MSR DromLite - 4 Liter

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MSR® DromLite™ 4-liter hydration bag offers the best of two worlds—rugged construction and ultralight convenience!

Tough enough for most outdoor pursuits, 200-denier Cordura® shell fabric is 30% lighter than the MSR Dromedary™ hyrdation bag
Plus, boil it or freeze it, the polyurethane, food-grade coating inside handles every use
Versatile three-in-one cap lets you fill, drink and pour with ease
A clever addition for 2006, a new handle around the opening makes filling the bag easier than ever
Largest opening is threaded to fit MSR water filters for no-spill pumping
Grommet on one end allows the bag to be hung

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MSR DromLite - 4 Liter Customer Reviews

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MSR DromLite - 4 Liter

3.5

(based on 11 reviews)

64%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Easy to use (4)
Lightweight (4)
Good quality (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (3)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4), Avid adventurer (3)
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Apr

2013

4.0

like it for winter camping

By occupy bill

from pdx

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Dependable And Durable
Good For Freezing Temps
Good Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Canteens & Coolers
Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs
Reliable Water Storage
Running
Travel

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

I use this in the winter, it fits in my pack and keeps my water from freezing. I like the ability to sip as i walk as well, it saves time and makes the awkwardness of the system worth while. I would use it for very dry areas where I would need to carry extra water and in areas where I had to pump and filter a lot of water. I just put it on top of everything in my pack, above the waterproof bag that keeps everything else dry and I don't worry about having a leak. I consider this to be my bomb proof water system. You don't have to use the sipping tube, you can just carry water in it and you can bring it for part of the trip where you may need to carry lots of water, it doesn't take up much space when it's empty. When traveling near an easy water source I leave it behind and just use plastic soft drink bottles to save weight but then I am beginning to miss the sipping tube.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

The other reviews were right

By BoisBackpacker

from Duluth, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Poor Quality

Best Uses

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

We planned on using this for backpacking and bought the hydration kit because we were looking for a larger bladder than the standard 3L. There was a slight plastic taste which didn't bother us too much. Somehow, when we packed the packs the night before to weigh them, the bladder started leaking where the hydration kit attached to the bag as well as from the spout of the drinking tube even when it was locked. The bag looks heavy duty but the possibility of any leaking is not acceptable for us on the trail. I think this would work better for camping, not backpacking.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

excellent liquid bag!

By ohtypo

from Illinois

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Hydration Packs
Water Bottles

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

pay the extra money for MSR quality. the spout is super convenient, and for bigger pours and fills, the whole things screws off (maybe that's obvious...) the bag is basically impenetrable.

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Never using water bottles again

By nicoloda

from Nashville, TN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Travel

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

AWESOME product. I've had no leakage issues. Dispensing water is also easy... once you get a hang of it. One method is to hold the bag by the top so that the spout is at the top end, remove the cap, and then squeeze the bag to dispense as much water as you want in a controlled manner.
Great for water supply at camp.
Even my friends with other bladders (including MSR camelback) are jealous of this product. Plus, you can buy a drinking hose attachment if you desire.
Tastes a little like plastic at first, but this goes away with time.
Bottom line - I'm never using a water bottle again.

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May

2011

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Terrible, terrible taste!

By OntheGo

from Spokane, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great for kayaking
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult to Use
Water tasted terrible

Best Uses

Canteens & Coolers
Hiking/Camping
Kayaking canoeing
Travel

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

Took these on a trip down the Green River. The water tasted so terrible that we would have poured it out had there been any alternative to using it. Bags were difficult to handle and pour from; however, they were perfect for carrying water in our kayak. If we can find a way to remove the taste, we'll keep using them. If not, they will be history.

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Jan

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very solid product

By wilderdude

from Fenton, mo

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy Setup
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Climbing
Day Trips
River
Winter Camping

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

This bag is very tough. I have had it out numerous times and I am not careful. I very often use it as a pillow in the summer. It does what a water bag should do. I have not had any issue with the spout. I actually love the design. If you are drinking from the bag you can use the flip spout. If you are filling a nalgene you unscrew the small cap. If you are filling the bag you use the big cap. The cap does stick out a bit however, which makes it a little bulky in my packs waterbag sleeve. I usually just place the bag right on top for easy access anyway though. There is a little plastic taste to the water. A buddy of mine said something about using a little baking soda or powder or something but the taste doesn't really bother me.

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Jan

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

could not get the foul taste out

By bill perry

from Bloomington, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Good Design

Cons

Hard to Clean

Best Uses

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

I loved this product except I could never get the plastic taste to stop permeating the water and making it almost undrinkable. I also had problems with the outer cap that has the small spout leaking. I have returned this item due to the leak in the cap and also due to the terrible tasting water. I tried everything to clean the bag but nothing worked.

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Sep

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very happy with this

By gbenevieve

from Missoula, MT

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Pros

Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Mountaineering

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

The swiveling handle is a great feature. Also like the red color. No 'dromedary' taste in the water so far either, which is a plus.

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Jun

2009

(9 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I absolutely hate these bags

By CheddaTodd

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Difficult to pour
Leaks

Best Uses

Leaking water

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

I borrowed several DromLite's from a friend. The first issue is that the spout tends to pop open and spill water, leaving your clothes and sleeping bag wet and you without water. So, you have to keep the spout taped shut with duct tape or otherwise it pops open and leaks. Also, they are very difficult to fill completely without spilling a lot of water and pour incredibly slow through the spout.

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Jan

2009

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Durable, light, and worth it!

By Dick the Mountaineer

from Holyoke, Mass.

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Light-weight
No Plastic Taste

Cons

8 lbs when full

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

One of these in my packpack, along with 2 Nalgene Bottles solves my water problem for a weekend camping trip. I fill up at my last water source, usually only a couple of miles from my campsite, and I am set for supper, breakfast, and refilling a 32 oz bottle to start the next day.
I bought this for a 2-day winter camping trip to reduce my need to melt large amounts of snow at the end/start of the day.
The bladder stayed flexible in 5F cold, and never split while camping/hiking on Mt. Washington and
Tuckerman's Ravine this past New Years weekend.
After using it once and finding it so durable, I am buying a second one for my son.
The grommet on the end is perfetly suited for hanging at camp so that you can wash your hands, hair, etc... if you want to.
The only down side is 4 liters of water weighs 8lbs, so you do not want to carry it too far.