Originally Posted by
zandoval
I would also chose one that is transparent so that I could tell how much water is in it.
+1
I find this a very useful feature on long rides. I use these Elite bidons for racing as they are transparent and incredibly light.
I also have a couple of Camelbak Podiums, which are heavier duty and have a more fancy valve - although I'm not really sure what it adds to the party!
But if you want something that looks nice, then there's this from Elite:-
Or this if you want a fast flowing nozzle:-
