I got a Camelbak after my water bottle cage broke off 10 miles into a metric century. I didn't bother to replace it. I'm pretty new, and was not that comfortable grabbing for the water bottle anyway, and I only want a sip or two. I love my small Camelbak! I can grab a sip at any time, and not fuss with the bottle. It has small compartments too, for a gu and my house key.