Source Hydration Bladder WXP - 3 Liter (100oz) Water Bladder with High Flow Storm Valve - Featuring All Hydration Technology Advantages (4305530003)

I love these. I have a few. They are durable, easy to clean, and easy to fill. The hose disconnects easy, fits secure, and doesn't leak. I prefer this sport bottle style valve vs the bite valve. I wish they charged a little less for the magnetic hose clip which is a seperate purchase. I have several backpacks and prefer to install the clip and leave it.

When I received this bag, I was pleasantly surprised at the little details I hadn't given much thought to, but was always annoyed/wary of with other systems. The system can be broken down in to three portions, so I'll cover those individually. The bag: has a completely smooth surface, heavy duty, a good opening with an easy to grab handle. Hose entry is at the bottom of the bag bag. The smooth surface means water just beads up and rolls off, so you don't end up with a wet bag when you're in a rush. Give it a quick shake and you're good to go. The hose detaches using a quick-release mechanism, but the QR system also has a built in valve so that you can disconnect the hose, fill the bag up, then clip the hose back on to the bag and be on your way. This is important when you have to pass the hose through a dedicated hydration hose hole in the top of the bag; normally you'd have to have the bag within 1 ft of the water source, but with this you can separate and reconnect the two easily when refilling the 3L bag. The hose: has quick release mounts at either end. One end goes in to the hydration bag, the other the mouthpiece. The hose itself has light insulation which prevents it from becoming lukewarm on a hot day; it's noticeable in terms of the water actually being warmer, but it's also noticeably cooler than other systems I've used like Osprey, Platypus and Camelbak. The hose itself is a replaceable item that can be purchased separately, so if your hose builds up algae on the inside this is something you can explore - the most common reason for me replacing the hydration bag in my existing hydration systems. Again, the hose uses the quick release mechanisms that are self-sealing, so you can unclip things and water won't spray everywhere. The mouthpiece: twist and lock design. It comes with a dust cover attached by a thin thread. To drink, twist it to unlock the mouthpiece, then use it like you would a low end bicycle waterbottle. Most of the mouthpieces on the market require you to bite down or squeeze the mouthpiece to get water flowing, but this is a more simple mechanism, so if you let the hose drop without closing it it will start leaking water everywhere (a potential minus). Once again, this is a replaceable item so if you damage it you can replace just the mouthpiece rather than the whole hydration system. A second minor minus is the dust cap gets in the way a lot when trying to put the cover back on the hose; the thread holding it to the hose connects to the mouthpiece on the outside of the L bend at a fixed point and if it wraps around like mine does a lot you can't put it back on to the mouthpiece without looking at it. This is a minor point and I could just remove the dust cap, but as I use this for cycling it happens to me a lot and looking at it while doing 25 mph isn't exactly an option. Since it's just a bit of cord, to get around this when I get the right sized replacement cord I'll simply cut the existing one and replace it with one that's slightly longer - the dust cap won't sit as closely to the mouthpiece, but regardless of the orientation of the cord I will be able to replace the dust cap cover over the mouthpiece.

My previous issues with hydration reservoirs: I usually like to keep things for some time before reviewing. Having been issued various types of competitors better known hydration reservoirs and using them year round in different places there were a few things I found lacking. The other brand always seemed to give water a rubber/plastic taste no matter what and cleaning the other brand was always a chore as some of the reservoirs had a small filler neck and you had to either buy a bottle brush and then finagle the reservoir upside down and open to dry or use way more water than needed to get any soap out. I tried the fizzy denture cleaning tablet method but that added another layer of strange taste, even after rinsing. Some of the other brand's models come with a large neck/cap which is more useful but the plastic/rubber construction make effectively opening and closing an almost herculean effort. Not to mention it was easy to cross thread the filler cap on my issue reservoirs and then they leak, on me, and my stuff, at the worst time. The product at hand: Enter Source Tactical. The reservoir arrived well packaged. The big selling point for me is the top that opens up for cleaning/drying. I also like the string connecter between the filler cap and neck. I have had the flat plastic connecters on other brands wear out and break from use, making the cap easy to get lost. The mechanism is sturdy and easy to use. I have yet to accidentally cross thread it. I initially had my doubts about the plastic used to make up the body of the reservoir. I had wondered if would leak through the seam but so far that is not the case. As always, your gear will only work as well as you treat it. The taste is significantly better than the other reservoirs I have used. On the scale of potable to palatable, your mileage may vary. I have used this on a few treks over the summer and while it won't replace my everyday Nalgene bottle, it has earned place in my essential outdoor backpacking gear list. I will not be getting another one of the competitor’s reservoirs. Couple this with the ocean of affordable surplus hydration carriers on the market and you can have a nice setup. -Fox

I've been using hydration systems for around 20 years, and this has been the best of all of them. The ability to unfold the top and get into the bag for cleaning and drying solves most of the problems I've had with other products. The source doesn't produce any noticeable tastes and seems quite durable. The quick disconnect fittings work perfectly with Sawyer filter quick disconnects, and Source's own accessory for filling the reservoir through the drinking tube works well, too. My only gripe, and it's a small one, is the drinking valve. It's a rotate to unlock, pull to open design that involves a lot of manipulation of the drinking surface compared to, say, Camelbak's method of popping open a covering cap and using a bite valve. Water flow is a little less, too. Honestly, though, that's a minor drawback when compared to the durability, extreme ease of cleaning and compatibility with my filter company's quick disconnect fittings. I'm unlikely to buy anything else, going forward.

The bladder is big, strong, and does not leave a taste in the water. Gives me peace of mind that I won't run out of water on long rides. The mouthpiece does leave a slight rubbery taste.

I’ve been using regularly for 2 months. It’s very quality. I attached a small clip in my Rucker 5.0 and this baby hangs perfect. I don’t have issues with the clip coming off. I have the opposite issue - mine is really tight. I haven’t had any leaking issues. I am glad I purchased this water bladder. I would do it again.

I’ve used it for hunting and other outdoor activities for about 4 months now (summer). It’s a great and well-designed/made product. Keeps the water reasonably cool and most importantly does not leak! I am glad I bought the large size. Fits really nice in my eberlestock X2 backpack and provides sufficient water for my activities. I strongly recommend it! Great value for money.

I've never been this happy about a water bladder in all my life. NO PLASTIC TASTE to the water!!! It was pardon the pun, "HIGH QUALITY H20." I saw a great review by ITS Tactical on these and knew I needed to get one. My friend got the Source Tactical 40oz with a kangaroo pouch and I got this one. The bladder is easy to get into and clean, the fill cap works well and it is nice to have a handle there. I love the quick disconnects on the hose and storm connection. For those that aren't familiar the bit valve takes a twist and the pull it out like a sports bottle. I like this version, there is a helix also that I hear works well. The water was always crisp and clean. Even after leaving the water in my bladder for over a month I went back, took a swig (brave I know) and it was every bit as good. They advertise you don't have to clean this bladder, I dunno if it can be done or not, since I've only had it a few months but I am becoming a believer. Did not pop, did not leak, even when laying on it. I've had camelback, hydra storm, etc. and they all break open or have plastic taste to the water but not this one. Get it!

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Solid construction, tough materials. I tested it out first to make sure it didn't leak overnight. It added no taste to the water but I still washed it first before I actually used it. Took it out on a bush outing and I was very satisfied with it. I was going to go with a cheaper $10-15 bladder but glad I opted out for this one.

Muy buena calidad, en la mochila se acomoda perfectamente, capacidad suficiente para una jornada de marcha, resistente(mejor no arriesgarse con camel backs mas baratos que a la mínima se rompen). La manguera también funciona muy bien. En mi opinion, de los mejores del mercado

Goût normal, garde l'eau fraîche. Facile à laver après usage Très bon achat