Other bottle holder ideas.

Sufler · Mar 7, 2010

We're all well aware of Maxpedition's 10x4/12x5 water bottle holders - seem 'em on this forum a lot. I was wonder what else you guys use/used for bottle carriers? I mean... there was a time where Maxpedition didn't exist and I'm sure some of you had already been carrying water like with these holders.

I see that Nalgene's selling a version of their own - although, just from the pictures it doesn't seem at all that robust.

Pictures would be great!

Thanks!
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DOC-CANADA · Mar 7, 2010

Jute netted shoulder bag.

Doc

adaman04 · Mar 7, 2010

The Condor MA40 H2o bottle holder looks pretty impressive. You can find them for $16, but shipping is around $10 every place I've found them in stock. Still $26 shipped isn't too bad. According to the reviews, it's a little roomier than the Maxpedition and the pocket on the front is as well.

Check out this review from Critter/Steve from Wilderness Outfitters....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlVCPQUYpo

Evolute · Mar 7, 2010

I've mentioned this before. You can get equal or better "bottle holders" than the Maxpedition at any major camera store, called a "lens case".

ziptrickhead · Mar 7, 2010

I have a paracord loop around the neck of my nalgene and then that gets looped onto a carabiner on my belt. Then I also nest my GSI cup and tie that to the loop.

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4955/020110235500.jpg

It's not fancy and I don't get the extra storage of a bottle holder but it's cheap and it works for me.

AeroNautiCal · Mar 7, 2010

ziptrickhead said:
I have a paracord loop around the neck of my nalgene and then that gets looped onto a carabiner on my belt. Then I also nest my GSI cup and tie that to the loop.

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4955/020110235500.jpg

It's not fancy and I don't get the extra storage of a bottle holder but it's cheap and it works for me.

I like the simplicity, light weight and effectiveness of your carry method, plus the fact that you'd probably be carrying paracord already.

LMT66 · Mar 7, 2010

Tad Gear Round Pouch- Tad Recon Pouches on the side & Tad RDDP1 Dump Pouch on front.
Fits any bottle I have including the 64 oz SS Kleen Kanteen bottle and 48oz Nalgene and will still latch shut and is about the same size as the MaxP 10x4.

AeroNautiCal · Mar 7, 2010

Evolute said:
I've mentioned this before. You can get equal of better "bottle holders" than the Maxpedition at any major camera store, called a "lens case".

Absolutely!

There's over 1800 lens cases listed on eBay UK, and even a brief look confirms that they're perfectly suitable and are far less expensive than the 'traditional' bottle holders.

Considering that the lens cases are designed to protect contents of far greater value that a water bottle, I reckon they'd do well in this capacity.

Thanks for posting this, I'd never have thought of it, which is odd, as I put compact digital camera cases to a multitude of pouch and holster uses!

This Lowepro lens case, model Lens Case 2, is stated on their site as being for lenses or... a water bottle!

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Capacity: Compact telephoto or wide-angle lens or small zoom, or water bottle.

Size (Interior):
3.5D X 8.3H in.
9 X 21 cm.

Size (Exterior):
4.4W X 4D X 9.4H in.
11.2 X 10.2 X 24 cm

Outer fabric:
Water-resistant 600D TXP

Weight:
0.31lbs/0.14kg