bottle carriers

Noshtero

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Do any of you use a belt mounted bottle carrier for your water bottle? I've seen the padded nalgene one that mounts via a velco strap. Anyone use that? Recommend something different?

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Noshtero said:
Do any of you use a belt mounted bottle carrier for your water bottle? I've seen the padded nalgene one that mounts via a velco strap. Anyone use that? Recommend something different?
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Ive used that type of nalgene carrier, when me and my fiencee went to disneyland. It worked out nice. I wanted something Light, and out of the way. My only problem with nalgene bottles is that I can't seem to find a metal cup to go around them (like the military canteen cup and canteen), so I use a US military canteen with the metal cup when I'm in the woods. I got my naglene carrier from cabellas in dundee, MI.
 
I've often thought those bottle holders on a sling or attached to a belt were a good idea, but every time I've tried one, it just didn't work for me. Better than having to constantly carry a bottle but not by much. Now I either carry water in my pack or in 2 canteens on my LBE. For whatever reason, the canteens work well while bottle carriers don't work for me. Go figure.
 
I used to carry my Nalgene bottles in this:
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That was made from some old pants, and some string. It worked as well as any shoulder carrier would, but I got sick of the weight bouncing all over the place, and flopping in my way every time I bent over (and this from a satchel user).

I recently picked up one of the GI canteens with the pouch and steel cup that fits over it. This package is easier to carry, more stable, fits closer to the body, and just feels better to use. I also get the huge bonus of an easily stored pot/cup, and a pouch to store some water tabs in.
 
I use a Nalgene carrier with a velcro-secured belt loop, but it's not padded. I think I've seen padded versions that are different from mine. The one I have is okay, but I didn't trust the velcro to keep the bottle secure, so I sewed it together. I'd like to find a nesting cup for the bottle for my dog to drink out of.
 
I've just got a Vargo titanium ti-Lite mug (found it on evilbay). It fits the Nalgene 32oz widemount bottles perfectly. It seems quite well made, with fold out handles and a vented lid, useful for cooking/boiling water. A bit pricey though; but with the current UK/US exchange rates it works out not bad getting one over here.

Only down side is it won't fit in the Maxpedition side pocket on my versipack jumbo. Oh well.
 
The joys of net making:
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Failing that, use a loop of 550 and tie a single constrictor around the bottle neck and it works just fine. In fact, a loop of 550 and a single constrictor at each end is what I use to carry 2 large (2 litre) bottles of Coke from the store.

Learn your knots and you will find it's surprising how many different ways you can apply them. Also, the price is right. :D

Doc
 
I have a pouch with pockets that holds my stainless steel cup with Nalgene bottle nestled inside. It has elastic net pockets on the sides perfrect for holding a SAK and lighter. It has a larger pocket where I keep a small first aid kit, poncho, and I put my wallet. It was made by New Sun and carried by Brigade Quartermasters; apparently they no longer carry it and I been looking for some time for a replacement.

I sent an email to Maxpedition to suggest a product like this, but never got a response. You may want to look at thier mini roly poly.

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=7&idproduct=219
 
This past weekend, I tried out the Tactical Tailor Nalgene Canteen pouch for my guyot design bottles. They worked great and attach with Molle Malice clips. Overall, very nice design!

Kev
 
Bladenut - a lot of the larger stores (Bass Pro Shops, Dick's, etc.) don't know any better and just order a stainless steel cup from GSI who has many versions; including one that is just a little to small for a Nalgene bottle.

You have to make sure you get thier "Bottle Cup" like Sodak linked. Most of the little trail shops know the difference and get the ones that fit a Nalgene. I think MSR makes one too.
 
carabiner. cheap and easy. think i like swiss army? i want the nalgene w/ the brunton on the cap, though.

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wenger distributes a compact waist pack that'll hold their smaller lexan bottles.
 
LowePro makes a bottle carrier as part of their photo gear carrying system. Olicamp makes a metal cup to fit a Nalgene (check Campmor.com). MSR made a stainless steel cup that is still sold by Practical Tactical-- buy a few-- they are a bargain. The Vargo Titanium "Ti-Lite" Mug will fit a Nalgene too.
 
I stick them in the pockets of my Camelbak or backpack. If I am ever in a place where I am walking around and need a bottle full of water, I usually have something on my back to carry it in.

I have tried the carabiner type bottle holders before, but they are pretty annoying when they swing around. I have used the pouch kind like the ones from Outdoor Research, and they work pretty well, since the bottle can be held close to your body. Still, I prefer some sort of pack to put them in.
 
I have been looking for something to carry mine in. I started looking at Chalk bags for Climbing. There are lots of designs and they are cheaper than the Tactical stuff. I swear if you paint it black and call it tactical you can raise the price and sell it to cops.

I wanted it a little big to carry a tin can stove and a small flask of fuel with a Nalgene bottle and cup 'nestled' in it. I little tea bag and a soup packet and I have a hot lunch in the woods.

Badge54
 
Nalgene actually makes this insulated over the shoulder carrier for 1L bottles that I took the strap off of and used carabiners to attach to the outside of my pack. It also has a belt loop and some small gear pockets (i use them for a lighter, power bar and some other quick to reach essentials). I found it on clearance at my local Gander mountain. I think I paid $5 for it.
Heres a LINK to it on backcountrys website. I'll see if I can get a ic of it on my gear.
 
You will want to keep an eye on the strap if you use a carabiner. Over time, it will stress to the point of breaking. Had it happen to me. Nose dive onto the parking lot. The lid bit the dust, but the rest of the bottle was fine.

For a biner, I prefer to make a loop of cord and tape it to the side of the bottle by wrapping the bottle several times with duct/gorilla/100 mph tape.
 
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