Pressurized Hydration Bladder (2 Liter) by Watertite | Award Winning Outdoor Gear for Cycling Camping Hiking Hunting and Dog Walking | Drinking Water Storage Reservoir Replacement Hydration Pack | NEW

I was stoked upon finding this product. I had no doubt, based on reviews, design and award that this was a good quality product. I was very happy to buy this over the much more expensive Geigerrig.The product worked well, until it didn't. It made a bit of noise when pumped, and upon building enough pressure, it'll shoot a steady stream when the mouthpiece is squeezed.I've had two major problems. Just as I was leaving my home - and short on time - for an early morning ride, I squeezed the pump with two hands rapidly. Inside the pump, there are four separate pieces of tubing and plastic that are basically press-fitted. It completely came undone and water gushed all over me. It took me over 15 mins of fumbling with my bare hands before I went back inside the house for some help. After hot water, a lot of finger strength, blisters and another 15 mins, I finally reassembled the hand pump that shouldn't be pumped too aggressively.My second problem is the real, deal breaker. I used a narrow but soft bristle on stick to clean the inside of the bladder, because even with anti-microbial technology built-in, a slimy film will form over time. The vertical beaming, which keeps the bladder from turning into a ball makes it difficult to clean. Even with gentle and proper care, this bladder developed a hole right above the bottom harness hole. I taped up the hole with some gorilla tape and took it for a few more rides. All together, I've used this bladder less than 15 times before I decided to go back to water bottles instead..I emailed them twice and had no response at all. It seemed clear that the company had not tested their products, nor anticipated any type of warranty claims that they say they provide.At least I can say I don't look like a clown anymore with a noisy pump swinging around waiting to get caught in my spokes.

I got this because it has had some great reviews. Well my experience has been less than good. I slid the clip off, and filled it, then squeezed a lemon in like the directions said to do for a first time use. Folded the top of the bag back over, and slid the clip back into position to hold the water in the bag.Then lifted the bag to put it in the fridge overnight. The clip let loose and water splashed all over the floor! What a mess! So I thought, maybe my clip didn't come with as tight of tolerances as the others on here, so maybe if I put a second fold at the top, it will hold better...FAIL! Water everywhere again. Now my patients are being tested. Dumped the water, and tried filling it with air, (very noisy, maybe it will be better with water to muffle the sound, but I wouldn't know since mine wont hold water). Once it was full, the clip came sliding off the top as soon as there was any pressure on it. I gave it 2 stars because I like how the bladder is broken up into 3 water "zones" to help with sloshing around. At least that's what I think it will do. Unfortunately I am going to have to go to Walmart to replace this bladder, I leave for Moab Utah tomorrow, and I have zero faith in this bladder, and I am convinced this one would only leave me soaked and dehydrated in the middle of nowhere.

Overall this bladder does what it should. It holds water well and the pressurized bulb does what it is supposed to. I like the bladder better than the bladder that came with my pack. It works very well to give my dog a stream of water on our runs, which is the main reason I bought it. Unfortunately, the mouth piece leaks unless I remove the water from the tube. The bulb is awkward for my eunning pack which clips into the hose to right where the bulb is located. I have a Nathan running pack. Overall, I like it, but I have to get a different one for my runs. It works better for me for hiking in my Osprey pack.

EDIT: Watertite has stood by their pride in providing a quality award winning product and assisted in resolving my issue completely. With the functionality of this product and great customer service, I would highly suggest this product. Thanks Watertite!Got this bladder for a 3 day hiking trip in Arizona. Bought the bladder a few weeks before hand to test it out and everything. It had everything I was looking for such as big open top (so its easy to wash), plastic inside to prevent sloshing of water, standard quick disconnect (easy to buy replacement parts), right angle mouth piece, mouth piece cover (got to keep the germs away), and most importantly, pressurized. And all of this for $18.95. Would definitely be a 4.5 star but unfortunately, the mouth piece started to leak and cannot be be pressurized anymore, and that's exactly why I bought this bladder.Hopefully not everyone has a leaking mouthpiece.

Several weeks of daily use and no leaks, no issues.The squeeze ball doesn't seem necessary: you can have water shooting out of the nozzle (ie for a dog) just by squeezing the nozzle while holding the bladder up in the air. And the squeeze ball makes it very awkward for backpack use. And it makes a squeak sound when pumped. Overall, not a fan of the squeeze ball.However, the squeeze ball is removable: just yank it off and plug the bite-nozzle into the tube.

At first the water tends to smell like plastic. But the product works great. I love it for mountain biking. I drink more water because of it. Well made.

Pressure makes it easy to use. Need to be little careful if using while breathing hard. Easier to aspirate water since it will enter mouth without sucking.

Returned this item. It does not squirt water for dogs as advertised. Pinching the bite valve gets the tiniest of dribble if you pinch it VERY HARD. And the taste after many rinsing out and drying is just AWFUL