Alternative to water bottle?

[straitera]

Own a larger, soft collapseable, siphon tube, w/straps for carrying on my back Camelbak. Still has tags & never out of the closet. I use a Boy Scout thin metal canteen instead. For day use only however.

[Grey Taylor]

Charlie, you said what I wanted to    

Guy

[KSdan]

2-3X MSR Dromedary Bags. Never slosh.  Very tough. I have had one for 19 years.  Have not replaced it yet!

Dan

[imhntn]

I use the platypus too and really like them.

[Flinttim]

Yep, KISS. Just your everyday 24 to the case Kroger bottled water. Squeeze the air out after every drink and cap it. You are left with a small piece of plastic to carry out and recycle. And since I hunt the same farm every year (ours)I have been known the cache away a few bottles scattered around the joint for backup.

[arrow flynn]

I used to carry water bottles until I got in the sun midday hunting. 3 milestocamp 105 degrees.I like the big bladders w thedrinking tube.

[GingivitisKahn]

Originally posted by onewhohasfun:
Bota bottles used to be common 20 yrs ago. The one I had was ruff out leather and very quiet.

I used to use those alot but in the cold weather you have to be really careful with them.  I've had two of them split over the years from the cold.

Nothing like trying to squeeze a nice drink out of your bota only to have it give you an icy shower when you are out in the icy cold weather.

[Pete McMiller]

I carried a 64 oz Dromedary for 15 years and would still except I found that a 64 oz camelback system allows me to sip all day without taking off my pack every time.  Both make no noise and are easy to fill.

[gringol]

Camelbak.  They have a few sizes; one is 100oz.  Quiet, durable, and you can hang it in the stand next to you and use it with minimal noise/movement. I've tried platypus also, they are noisier and not nearly as durable.

[tuscarawasbowman]

Saw in one of the Deer Hunters almanacs a guy recommended using a clean (obviously) twist top mustard bottle. Soft sided and quiet. Never tried it but sounds good in theory.

[nutmeg]

I too second the Bota bag. (nut)

[grouse11]

Try this

 http://www.botaofboulder.com/bota-bags/3-bota-v-nylon-camo

My family have been using these for years. Has a shoulder strap and when you want a drink, you just swing it up to your mouth.