10 Reviews: Best 3 Liter Hydration Bladder (Apr 2024)

Lobo from Camelbak seems to be a popular choice. If you’re going to be out all day or need to carry items in your hydration pack, this is the one for you. It holds 3 liters and offers a lot of storage space. The Lobo is ideal for days when the weather is clear and the trail calls—days when you want to go light and quickly by abandoning the majority of your belongings. Camelbak also offers tailored versions for women and those with smaller frames, which may be more comfortable.

Bought for use during Spartan OCR and mud races. So far it's held up through multiple *VERY MUDDY* races. I take out the bladder & throw the thing in the washing machine with all my other muddy clothes and it's good to go. The big 3L bladder was enough for me & 1 other racer to finish a 13 mile beast course without having to refill at a water station.

by Blake B.

If you’re going on a long vacation, the Platypus Tokul XC has bag sizes of 5L, 8L, and 12L. Ridged foam with ventilation channels and lightweight, breathable mesh make up the RidgeAir back panel, which delivers cooling airflow and carrying comfort. It also comes with a magnetic valve retention system that holds your valve in place for easy access, as well as an expandable front stash box that can fit a helmet.

The pack is well insulated and comfortable

by Amazon Customer

One of the more fascinating and easy configurations is the Hoser, which combines Platypus’ tried-and-true flexible water bottle design with an adjustable tube. That means you may wear this hydration pack while carrying the company’s 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 6L Bottles and Tanks on your back. After you’ve finished the first, just remove the tube and replace the caps with a full bag.

We used this for my husband when he was moved from ICU and too weak to lift a cup. We simply hung it from his IV pole and laid the mouthpiece by his head. He was able to take a sip in the middle of the night without having to call for help. It was a huge relief to him.

by Pak

This hydration pack has an excellent shut-off valve at the mouthpiece, as well as extraordinary robustness and pliability, thanks to the use of 200-denier nylon on the outer. The design, which had two grommets at the top, was ideal for hanging at camp. On the work site, this dependable model will not let you down. Because of the low profile, ergonomic handle, and wide-mouth opening, filling is a snap.

Best hydration system ever. Had one these bladders for over 10 years (also use the Dromedarys for backpacking) and getting my wife her own now :) The are simply bombproof, and amazingly they have zero plastic taste. I live in the hot desert and have left my backpack with half a tank in the bag in the heat for days, even weeks - It doesn't even need to be rinsed, I just fill it up and go! Kinda gross, I know, but its true. Cleaning it is a bit of a chore, but all hydration systems are that way. Good news is you don't have to clean this one much!

by The Hardesty's

The wide-mouth aperture can contain ice, but the plastic handle makes filling it more easier. The bite valve is high-flow, with a simple, obvious shut-off gauge, and the tube is detachable, allowing you to swiftly remove and replace the bladder without unthreading it. Water is kept from splattering thanks to an interior partition. The lumbar design is practical since it keeps the weight low and in the center, but CamelBak also produces the Antidote in horizontal orientations in case your pack doesn’t accommodate the distinctive shape.

You cant go wrong with the name brand of camelbacks, they are a much nicer quality than most of the competition. The mouth piece operates nicely and has a pretty high flow rate. The 100oz size is nice because it still fits in my small camelback backpack, but has a much larger capacity than the 1L bag it came with. We actually use these in our race cars to provide the drivers with cold water during our 2.5hr road races. They stand up the the G's , heat and vibrations that a race car produces. Great Product!

by Meintii

The fold-over, dry-bag design of this hydration blader is improved by adding two large pinch holes at the top, which make it easier to grab the plastic envelope while also pushing the bag’s mouth open. The 1.5 Liter Streamer lets you to stay hydrated without interfering with your sports activity, enabling you to hydrate on the move. It’s easy to open with the streamer clip for rapid filling or cleaning.

Water tasted great which was a much better experience than others had with Camelback products. The opening for filling was also a nice benefit not offered by other systems. When cooking you can pull the slider off and use the opening to easily pour water into your cook pot rather than trying to get the water through the tube.

by Richmond Hicks

It’s a wonderful bladder, with a detachable tube and a magnetic mouthpiece that stows nicely on the company’s packs. Osprey has moved to a fold-over, dry-bag closure that is easier to clean. While placing a full reservoir into a fully packed pack, the hydrostatic backerplate provides support and maintains a flat profile. BPA-free, phthalate-free, lead-free, and food-safe components are all used.

Have multiple Osprey products but this bladder is the newest product and best so far. the hard backing makes inserting it into a full backpack very easy. additionally, the new design where there is now a connector in the middle of the tube, it allows you to pull out the bladder from the backpack and disconnect the drinking tube without the need to pull the whole tube out and re-insert it. love the new improved design.

by Han Solo

The USWE Ranger 9 was designed specifically for dirt bike and motorcycle enthusiasts. All riders, whether they participate in motocross, enduros, desert racing, or simply trail riding, will benefit from this pack. The innovative 4-point Suspension Harness design used in all USWE performance packs prevents the burden from bouncing around on your back while riding, even in the most tough terrain. Another noteworthy feature is the Elite reversible bladder. Because to the revolutionary large sliding top opening, cleaning is a snap. To clean it, just slide it open, reach inside, and reverse it. It’s a breeze to clean and dry because of this. The full-width aperture makes it easy to fill with ice cubes on hot days.

I bought this for hiking even though it isn't marketed or designed for suck use. I spoke with the fine people at USWE in Sweden, and was told they all use the same packs for hiking. Complete freedom of movement and perfectly balanced on my upper back. The harness system should be used by everyone. You don't know what you're missing.

by Jason Blosser

The Polar Bottle Cenote Single Pack is a low-cost, high-quality hydration alternative. It’s made of BPA-free, food-safe plastic that doesn’t have any chemical coatings, so it doesn’t taste or smell bad. The bladder includes a big, easy-to-fill aperture and a 360-degree rotating biting locking valve. The company also sells individual replacement parts, enabling you to repair the bladder before recycling it. The Cenote Single Pack is available in two sizes: two and three litres, both of which fit comfortably inside most backpacks.

awesome set up. saved me several ounce ovet the msr dromedary bag I have been using in my backpack and the price is so much lower. My filter screws directly to the 2 inch opening. The bite valve is very similar to my osprey bite valve including the rotating valve. Everything but the magnet. Although its light weight and disposable I have no doubts on its durability. Way thicker than i expected. Nothing compares to the quality and low price of this set up and I have owned them all over the years. Would buy again for sure.

by telluride freeride

With a screw cap or a fold-top, in 2 and 3 liter capacities. They’re also water-resistant. Hikers and outdoor lovers love the WXP because of its function. The foldable lid allows for easy ice adding and removal. The WXP can be easily refilled thanks to the screw top. The performance of this chemical-free coextruded polyethylene hydration reservoir is excellent. Biofilm production and, as a result, bacterial growth are inhibited by a glass-like coating on the reservoir and tube. The liner is the same way. Antibacterial Grunge-Guard technology is also included in the WXP. Antimicrobial protection is constantly present in the reservoir and its tubing.

I am using this in my 5.11 Rush 12 pack. The pack lists bladders up to 70 oz, but this 100oz one fits fairly well. The coyote color of the tube sheath matches the coyote webbing on my sandstone pack perfectly. I am using the pack as an urban commute pack and I am using the bladder as a disposable plastic water bottle replacement - a "green" solution you might say. I fill it with filtered water at home and have left it in the bladder for days with no note of fouling or other problems unlike carrying a water bottle. I think this is the military version of Sources bladder, but I find it to be very useful for my civilian needs as well and would recommend to anyone to replace their daily bottle of Evian or Fiji with one of these. It should pay for itself in no time.

by Craig M. Kimmel