MSR Cloudliner Hydration Bags

"Light but leaky. I had planned to take this on an overnight trip, but the mosquitoes convinced me otherwise. Which is fortunate, because I discovered the bite valve had a slow "drip, drip, drip" both in the closed and open position. The connecting hose also had a slow leak. Perhaps I did something wrong, or am just cursed by things that go drip in the night. (I once had a hydration bladder leak form a nice puddle inside my tent). I also found it difficult to screw the lid on and off. Couldn't imagine trying that with gloves on. I'm considering returning it for another brand or just going back to the good old Nalgene bottle."

" Think hard on this before buying... I could go on for a long time but I'll make it quick. Good: 1) Didn't notice any taste Bad 1) Lid does not easily screw on 2) Plastic hose lining doesn't let you pull the tube off for cleaning or drying. I took it off and now I can't re-attach it because the lining inside the tube gets pushed up and blocks the tube. 3) Resists freezing = not close to true. The mouth piece freezes up very quickly. In getting it unstuck, I managed to break the "turny dealy". 4) Mouth Piece leaks."

" Don't waste your money This unit has a water tube with an inner liner. This inner liner detached within two days of use, gummed up and created an obstruction in the line. I purchased this hydration unit for a patient with ALS who cannot hold anything in her hands and can barely reach up to grab the tube. She thought she was getting too weak to even drink! It was a waste of money. We are having better luck with the CamelBak."

" Good Value This MSR bag has two holes in the top which works perfect with my Osprey Atmos Pack. If you are afraid of it breaking, CamelBak replacement parts are available in almost every camping store and can be used to repair to create a hybrid back. If you want a bladder for more rugged use outside of your pack, buy the stronger Red MSR hydra pack."

" Do avoid this product I have to say this is the worst Hydration bag I have ever owned. I wonder why MSR company is still selling this product. Two big headaches: 1) Lid is very hard to screw on and leaks; 2) bite valve also leaks at the connection point. I hate this bag. It almost ruined two hiking trips of mine."

" Betsyr inner liner of tube got jammed up in same way as another reviewer. I got a about a season out of it. Couldn't fix and so this bag is now useless. Did really like the bite valve on this; far better than other products."