B&B Gear > Hydration
[H1177] Bison Designs Metro Polycarbonate Bottle (l liter, gray), $6.00 (32 oz.)
(Mfg# Metro 1.0 or W61G)
  • Tough, crushproof, impact-resistant rectangular polycarbonate bottle (Polycarbonate is similar to Lexan®)
  • Doesn't transfer flavors like HDPE (plastic) type bottles
  • 50mm wide-mouth opening with loop-top attached lid facilitates mixing powdered drinks
  • Lid is leak proof, even when inverted
  • The rectangular shape is a more comfortable than round bottles when worn in a belt pouch
  • Fits in the A170 Kinesis water bottle pouch or the side pockets of Kinesis long lens cases or Journeyman packs.
  • MyRec My favorite all-round bottle for backpacking or skiing, especially when using flavored drinks. Lighter & more compact than the traditional round Nalgene bottles. The slightly smaller opening of this bottle (compared to Nalgene) is easier to drink from -- your beverage ends up in your throat, not down your front!

Empty weight*: 136g (4.75 oz.). Capacity*: 1000 ml (35 oz.) Made in China.

[H1174] Nalgene® ATB Squirt-top Bottle (.7 liter), $7.59 MSRP $7.99 (Mfr# 2590-0022)
Fits in bike bottle cages. Lids come in assorted colors, no choice. ATB = All-Terrain Bottle
Empty weight*: 107g (3.8 oz.). Capacity*: 650 ml (22.5 oz.) US Made.

[H1172] Nalgene® ATB Squirt-top Bottle (1 liter), $6.50 MSRP $6.83 (Mfr# 2591-0032)
Will NOT fit in bike bottle cages. Lids come in assorted colors, no choice. ATB = All-Terrain Bottle
Empty weight*: 110g (3.9 oz.). Capacity*: 1125 ml (39 oz.) US Made.

  • Soft-side natural-colored polyethylene (HDPE) bottle with wide-mouth, squirt-top lid
  • Includes a polycarbonate hinged mud cap which automatically shuts the pop-top nozzle when you swing it closed
  • 63mm opening compatible with most water purifiers (bottle too large to fit in most bicycle racks)
  • Fits in the A131 Kinesis Water bottle Pouch or the side pockets on Kinesis long lens cases or Journeyman packs
  • Unlike the PC model, this replaceable lid may leak after extended use
  • MyRec My favorite "water only" bottle. The positive pop-up and down action of the lid is easier to use than the "cheapy" bike bottles found everywhere. For road cycling I remove the mud cap so I can use the bottles one-handed.

[H1171] Nalgene® Round Polycarbonate Bottle (1 liter), $8.00 MSRP $9.00 (Mfr Site)
Available in Smoke Gray Bottle w/ Blue Top ONLY.

  • Tough, crushproof, impact-resistant round Nalgene polycarbonate bottle (similar to Lexan®). Doesn't transfer flavors like HDPE type bottles.
  • Bottle sides are marked with graduations for measuring
  • 63mm wide-mouth with loop-top attached lid makes inserting ice cubes and mixing Gartoraide® easier -- compatible with most water purifiers
  • Lid is leak proof, even when inverted
  • Standard water bottle used by backpackers and mountaineers worldwide
  • Fits in the A170 Kinesis water bottle pouch or the side pockets on Kinesis long lens cases or Journeyman packs

Empty weight*: 178g (6.3 oz.). Capacity*: 1050 ml (37 oz.) US Made.

[H1165] CamelBak® Performance Bottle/Blue (.65 liter or 22 oz.), $7.60 MSRP $8.00 (Mfr Site)


[H1166] CamelBak® Performance Bottle/Fire Red (.65 liter or 22 oz.), $7.60 MSRP $8.00 (Mfr Site)

  • Big Bite Valve® & straw offer easy access to fluid without taking your eyes off the road
  • Adjustable flow rate is made possible with squeezable bottle which gives you the option to increase flow
  • 63mm wide-mouth top -- easy to add tablets, ice or powdered drinks
  • Fuel gauge strip on side makes it easy to see water level inside (+ bottle is partially translucent)
  • Leak proof shut off cap. Rotate upper part of cap to turn off or on.
  • Sized to fit in bike bottle cages
  • MyRec My favorite all around bike bottle. Unlike most bottles, you can drink w/o tilting the bottle and your head back, keeping your eyes on the road. The Big Bite Valve doesn't leak while on a bike, so I always leave the bottle in the open position, providing one-handed drinking.

Empty weight*: 110g (3.9 oz.). Capacity*: 660 ml (23 oz.)
[H1175] Polar Bottle insulated bottle (blue, .7 liter/24 oz.), $9.75 MSRP $10.25 (Mfr Site)
  • Water or sports drink stays cool in the insulated sport water bottle.
  • The double wall construction and reflective foil layer form a thermal barrier that effectively insulates.
  • Fits a standard bicycle cage
  • Dishwasher safe

Empty weight*: 153g (5.4 oz.). Capacity*: 700 ml (25 oz.) U.S. Made.

[H2121] Nalgene® TPE Bladder (2 liter), $19.00 MSRP $20.00 (Mfr# 2351-0011)


[H2131] Nalgene® 3 Liter TPE Bladder -- REPLACED BY CXC MODEL BELOW

  • Tough hydration bladder for backpacks
  • 63mm threaded fill cap which accepts ice cubes, snow or the mixing of powdered drinks -- compatible with most water filtration systems
  • Accepts boling water w/o damaging bladder material
  • Includes a quick-connect tube with a Bite Me™ valve on the end

Capacity: 2 liter (64 oz.) Flat dimensions*: 37cm x 16cm (14.5" x 6.3") Empty weight*: 170g (6 oz.)

[H3131] Nalgene® CXC Bladder (3 liter), $27.55 MSRP $29.00 (Mfr# 2351-0036)

(also called the CXC Rapid Fill Tanker)

  • CXC film built to pharmaceutical specifications
  • Unique formula means zero residual taste or smell
  • Lightweight design
  • Magnetic clip for mouthpiece -- attacheds to any backpack harness with 25mm (1") webbing
  • Super touch construction results in maximum abrasion resistance (tougher than TPE bladders)
  • Quick connect hose assembly means easy-on, easy-off when you're swapping out components or filling bladder
  • Articulated Bite Me™ valve with magnetic Clip
  • PE kink-resistant tubing with our antimicrobial formula, Aquaguard™
  • Bladder protected by our antimicrobial formula, Aquaguard™
  • 80mm RapidFill™ Cap to facilitate easy filing and drying
  • Color: clear

Capacity: 3 liter (96 oz.) Flat dimensions*: 40cm x 19cm (15.75" x 7.50") Empty weight*: 205g (7.25 oz.)

[H3186] Katadyn Hiker Pro Microfilter, $62.95 MSRP $69.95 (Mfr# 8014531)
This is a seasonal item and may not be in stock during non-summer months.

  • An improved model of the Hiker, the market's best selling microfilter
  • New features include:
    >     Removable filter protector which extends cartridge life in challenging conditions
    >     Quick connect fittings make installation and removal of input and output hoses easy
    >     Quick connect also allows direct attachment to drink tube (6mm/1/4"ID) of hydration packs
  • Pleated 0.3 micron glass fiber/carbon core
  • Activated carbon core which reduces unpleasant tastes & odor from water
  • Pumps up to 1 liter per minute & up to 200 gallons per cartridge
  • Includes prefilter, quick connect fittings, universal bottle adapter & carry bag
  • Referring to the original Hiker model, backpacker magazine said "Best in the bunch by a long shot."

Weight: 312g (11 oz.). Shipping weight: 2 lbs. Height: 16.5cm (6.5") Hose length: 91cm (36"). Swiss made.
*Asterisked specifications indicate that the weight, capacity, volume or dimensions have been verified by B&B Gear (specifications w/o asterisks are manufacturer provided). Unless otherwise noted, the capacity of cups & pots is measured to the brim. The capacity of water bottles is measured 10mm (3/8") below the brim which is usually in the middle of the lid threads.