I highly recommend the 6L version of these bladders. When I started doing overnighters, I quickly found that the standard 100 oz bladder wasn’t enough, no matter how many bottles I had on the bike.

As I went to a rackless setup, the number of bottles I carried dropped and having a 6L (=~200 oz) bladder became even more important.

True, I live in Arizona, and many of my rides are in hot, dry places. But I still find it handy to have the capacity for cooler/wetter rides.

They sell an additional hydration kit that comes with a hose and nozzle. I’ve been using the same 6L dromlite for the past three years and have replaced the hose/nozzle with a standard camelbak one. Works great.

Only beef is that the nozzle attachment (with the screw on lid) sticks out quite a bit. It can be hard to get a full bladder into your pack because of it. Never had it break or leak, though.

I’ve been using the same 6 liter Dromedary bag with hydration kit for 5 years now. It’s one of the best pieces outdoor gear made. Period.

I like the super burly old dromedary, even the new ones are a big lighter in material now.

I concur with Scott’s statement of the sizes utility, its so easy to not use its capacity, but really nice to be able to tank up when facing a long stretch between sources, especially with a dry camp in between.

I replace my valve and hose about once a year to keep the funk at bay.

Inflated with air, they also make very nice pillows.

I have a 4 L and love it

I also have the 6L version and use it mainly in an Osprey Talon 22. This does seem to be a popular setup. It’s been durable and easy to keep clean. I also use the MSR hydration kit (with camelbak bite valve) with it. I wish the elbow on the hose (coming out of the screw top) didn’t stick out so far. I’d also be happy with a bigger opening. All in all, an excellent product.

Can those of you with the 4 and 6 liter bags compare the stated dimensions to the full dimensions. I am assuming the stated dimensions are for these bags empty, and that they take on a cylindrical shape when full? Thanks, I am a water hog, and the distance between creeks can be a bit much where I live.

I would ‘guess’ that the diameter of the six is a few inches more than the four. If the bag isn’t full it’s pretty easy to manipulate it into a longer or fatter shape depending.

The ‘black’ version of these can also double as a ’solar’ shower, with the proper attachment. Makes the thing usable for more than just bike packing. Highly recommended!

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