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Old 04-06-12 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug64
We have had good luck with a Platypus bladder. They are a little spendy, but very tough. They also take very little room when empty.
http://www.mountaingear.com/webstore.../R-113645P.htm
I like that one too. The capacity is about right for me and it stands up nicely. Two liters is plenty for me for in camp.

I am kind of surprised at the comments about so many bottles on the bike and such large water bladders. I have always found two bottle cages sufficient, because I am ready for a quick stop before both are empty any way. At that point I can refill them from whatever extra I am carrying. As far as carrying capacity, it makes more sense to me to add and reduce capacity by saving or discarding sport drink bottles than to carry a bunch of empty capacity all of the time. Water bottles in the cages get hotter than water bottles in the pannier.
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