I have used many bladders and this one has the best flavor of water. No odd taste. The flap to open the top took some elbow grease to actually slide open the first time. Don't worry it won't rip as I thought it was going to, it is just snug enough to make you think it will. I am undecided about the mouth piece however. It closes nicely however when you are sucking on the hose like a straw the piece drops back down making you have to fiddle with it to get more water. This could be by design forcing you to take small sips as I suppose you should while hiking but it is still annoying.
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Seems good quality and durable. No reason to believe it's not the same issued to our military. Highly recommend. Pieced with a surplus carrier, this is a perfect way to score a hydration system for much less than buying as a new, complete set.
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Sturdy military construction easy to clean with top opening.
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the hose is about 4-6" too short. the valve is touchy and will not stay open if I drink and walk. Don't like the stiffness of the hose compared to the Camelbak i was replacing. I was hoping for better for a produce made in Israel vs. China - will probably write it off and donate it and go back to Camelbak
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The source bladder is a good replacement for my old source I was not disappointed with my purchase
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