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MSR Hydration Kit
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MSR Hydration Kit

Item # 733957

$19.95

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Redesigned 2006 kit upgrades your MSR® Dromedary™ or DromLite™ bag into a hands-free hydration bag.

  • Screw cap with hose and bite valve attaches quickly and provides continuous, on-the-go, hands-free hydration
  • Polyurethane-lined drinking tube is completely taste-free
  • Redesigned bite valve delivers superior, leakproof flow; ergonomic shutoff valve prevents leaks
  • Includes alligator clip to keep drinking end of hose where you want it

Please note: MSR products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 733957

MSR Hydration Kit Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2.4 ounces
MaterialPolyproplene-lined PVC
Dimensions43 inches

MSR Hydration Kit Customer Reviews

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MSR Hydration Kit
 
2.3

(based on 4 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

    Cons

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        Mar

        29

        2008

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great Accessory

        By Propter Hoc

        from Oregon

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Ergonomic
        • Good Water Flow
        • Intuitive Controls
        • Solid Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • Extended Hikes

          Comments about MSR Hydration Kit:

          I use this product with a 6L Dromedary bag. The flow is good. I use a SteriPen to purify water and appreciate the clear tube, which allows me to see what's coming so I don't get caught off guard. The tube routing clip looks cheesy but it has muscle, it takes a real snag to pull it away from its station. I have several friends who use these and have never heard of one breaking or leaking. One friend has a sort of green stain growing in his from leaving water in it during storage. He can't seem to scrub it out but it doesn't seem to phase him either. The tube is long enough and even though I loop it once inside the bag to minimize slack over my shoulder it has never kinked up on me. The bite valve just "feels" way better in my mouth than the CamelBak bite valves. It is hard to describe. I don't see it mentioned in specs, but you can twist the bite valve to turn off the water supply which is nice. When I disconnect the product from my bag and use the regular 3-in-1 cap (at camp and for cooking) I turn off the bite valve with a twist and water does not backflow which prevents leaking of the residual water from the tube into my bag. I pack a very heavy bag (41 lbs without water) in cold weather and have had no problems with damage or leaks because of pressure on the bag. Solid 4-star product (Great product). I reserve 5-star ratings uniquely impressive innovations.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          11

          2008

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          An OK product, with a few caveats

          By kaneinf

          from Austin, TX

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Slight leakage

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Day trip
          • Hiking
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about MSR Hydration Kit:

          I picked this up to go with a 6 liter MSR dromedary bag I intended to keep in the main compartment of my backpack.

          On the plus side, the bite valve was easy to operate and the water came out without any strange tastes.

          On the down side, the hose connection near the mouthpiece kept leaking in minute amounts. It was not a fast leak or anything, maybe a drop every few minutes when the bag was under pressure in my pack (from other things pressing on it). I fiddled with it a bit, but I'm not sure if it will continue to be a problem. To temporarily alleviate this I just blew a small amount of air in after taking a drink, so that water was not at that part in the hose.

          Additionally, I feel that the hose could stand to be a few inches longer (3-5"). The problem I had with using this with a big dromedary bag in a large pack is that the lid end of the bag had to be near the top in order for me to route the hose around to the front with a suitable amount of slack. This is all well and good until you start to go below 25% on your water supply. At that point the bag is mostly collapsed and sucking water through the tube becomes almost impossible. This requires you to take a break, and move the bag around so that the water is accessible to the opening. In summary, if the hose were slightly longer, I could just put the bag in with the opening-end down from the beginning, and not mess with reorganizing the pack later.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          5

          2009

           
          1.0

          Could be better

          By Aaron

          from WVC Ut.

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Leaky Valve

            Best Uses

              Comments about MSR Hydration Kit:

              The connection to the bag is strong, but sticks out too far for comfort. I wont be surprised when this snaps off or wears a hole in a food bag or something.

              The reason for my review is the leaky mouth valve, even when "locked" closed it will continue to leak around each part of the valve.
              This is also the most rubbery taste I have experienced including drinking out of a garden hose. I highly recommend getting a Camelbak mouth piece to replace this. You will need to keep the MSR tubing but the mouth piece can be taken off and replaced. Again a huge improvement and takes away all that rubber taste. And weird feel of the valve in your mouth.

              I do love the MSR water bags though, and would highly recomend them. They hang well in an internal frame bag.

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              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Jun

              4

              2009

               
              1.0

              Great idea, needs some work

              By RED 05

              from Boulder, CO

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                • Bulky
                • Leaky Valve
                • Poor Construction
                • Unstable

                Best Uses

                • Extended Hikes
                • Travel

                Comments about MSR Hydration Kit:

                I used a 4L dromedary to carry purified water while traveling in South America for a year, and I used this kit to avoid packing an extra bladder for hiking.

                It's a great idea, but the design needs some serious work. The bite valve is difficult to use. The attachment method is bulky and makes the assembly tough to pack around. Plus, the valve attachment is so far from the bottom of the bladder that it leaves behind a good 1/2 liter of water that you can't get to. Seals are flimsy at best - I had to use plumbers tape on mine for most of the year to keep it from leaking.

                I liked the idea of saving space and streamlining my water gear, but this kit was a bit too faulty to make it worth the trouble. Save yourself a headache and go with a standard bladder.

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                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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