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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 8 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

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- Casual/ recreational (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Jan

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Durable, light, and worth it!

By Dick the Mountaineer

from Holyoke, Mass.

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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.

Jun

2009

(7 of 11 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.

Jan

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Versatile water storage

By dog hiker

from Rockville, MD

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about MSR DromLite - 4 Liter:

This is one of the most versatile pieces of gear for the all import camping job of water storage. This bag can be filled directly from an MSR filter, used as a hydration bladder in your pack with the optional straw, used as a shower with the optional shower hose, and for general storage with the spigot. Material is tougher than the average hydration bladder so it is more resistant to punctures. Very well designed product.

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.

Jan

2010

(1 of 1 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.

Jan

2010

(1 of 2 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.

Dec

2011

5.0

Never using water bottles again

By nicoloda

from Nashville, TN

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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.

May

2011

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.