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CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.

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CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.

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This BPA-free CamelBak UnBottle insulated reservoir adds 100 fl. oz. of hydrating fluid to your backpack. It features an updated reservoir with improved stability and quick-connect enhancements.

Newly designed Antidote™ reservoir features a welded center baffle and low-profile shape for stability
Quick Link™ system lets you effortlessly add accessories such as a Fresh™ filter, insulated tube, tube director, flow meter or hanger (accessories sold separately)
Folding arms lock into position to hold the reservoir open when drying; arms tuck out of the way around the port when not in use
CamelBak UnBottle features an Air-light wide-mouth port that cuts weight and makes it easy to fill and clean the reservoir; quick-snap cap tightens in just a quarter turn
Improved buckles secure the CamelBak UnBottle insulated reservoir to the inside or outside of your pack; adjustable loop on the top features a quick-release buckle

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CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.

4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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May

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The 'New' Standard

By SC Hiker Guy

from Aiken, SC

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Pros

Good Quality
Improves Function
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs
Running

Comments about CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.:

This insulated version of Camelbak's new bladder is very nice and functional. Here in the southeast, summers are hot and humid and water is necessary for nearly any outdoor activity. This I insulated bladder keeps water cold for over 3 hours.

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Mar

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Very nice when it doesn't leak

By divestoclimb

from Washington DC area

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Leaks

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping

Comments about CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.:

I bought this in late 2011 and overall I'm quite impressed with the design changes that were made. I especially like the quarter-turn cap; my girlfriend's older CamelBak usually hurts my fingers when I try to get it open. I typically remove the bladder from its insulating cover to save weight unless freezing conditions are forecast, and in this configuration it's pretty lightweight (6.8 oz with the mouthpiece cap).

The Achilles heel of this bladder, though, is that quick disconnect for the hose. It leaks! Fill the bladder at least half full, turn it so water is inside the quick disconnect, then apply pressure (just as it would get pressurized inside a pack). I got a slow but steady drip-drip coming out on several attempts. It first manifested itself in real-world backpacking when I'd find a wet spot in the bottom of my pack, and I have seen many references to this problem elsewhere online.

I returned the first one I purchased to REI and got another, hoping I'd get lucky this time around. Without messing with the quick disconnect at all I repeated my test, and sure enough this one leaked too. But when I disconnected and reconnected the hose, the leaking seemed to stop. So for now the jury's still out. Just in case, I'll be keeping a little piece of chamois around the quick disconnect.

My recommendation is to wait until the next model. Hopefully CamelBak will fix this problem soon.

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I like my water cold...

By SiriusDoggy

from Las, Vegas, NV

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality

Cons

Bulky
Difficult to Use

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs

Comments about CamelBak UnBottle Insulated Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.:

As my title states, I really like my water cold when I'm hiking and this product does the trick. I generally fill up the bladder with ice then top it off with water. Throughout the day the ice melts and I have a constant flow of cold water. With this insulator I had to cut back on the ice because I found myself running out of water and nothing but a bag of ice left.
My main reason for purchasing this insulator and the insulated tube along with it is because I plan on taking this to the summit of Kilimanjaro in March and I've read stories of folks bladders and bottles freezing up on summit day. Hopefully this will negate that problem.
My only two complaints with the system are, one, you have to remove the bladder from the insulator in order to fill the bladder to maximum capacity. If you leave it in the insulator I think the pressure keeps it from filling up completely. I'd guess you can only get about 75oz inside it if not removed first.
The second complaint I have is all the extra weight of the straps and clips on the exterior. I've really found no use for them as the bladder is always carried inside my backpack in the slot designed for it. I'm sure there's some people that will find the clips useful, they just are not for me. I've considered cutting them off/removing them but just as sure as I do, I'll want them back on. For now they stay in place.