CamelBak Stoaway Hydration Reservoir - 2008 BCS

Unlike most people here, I've used this primarily in the summer for the past two years. It has gone on countless trips and is still kicking strong. I load it in the morning full of ice, but it actually insulates so well (even in 100+ weather) that I have to also add water in order to get any amount of drinkable water--otherwise it'll stay mostly ice even by the end of the day.I haven't used this for the winter, but do you guys put hot water in it, or just warm?

My only complaint is that the "clips" are practically useless--at least I haven't figured it out. I usually just toss this into a backpack. How exactly do you clip it onto anything?

I was expecting this feature at the minimum, so I bought this brand to go assured. So far I have use it four times and used with only water on it and flavor gets continuously stained with some plastic flavor. I have kept it overnight with water on it and empty on the morning and filling it back before going out but still not good. I wonder if some more break-in is needed. Anyway may be this is a general problem on all bladders regardless the brand. Construction and materials is great and isolation keeps the frost away fine and there are no leaks and because in the end the main purpose is to keep you hydrated I still give it 4 stars.

This reservoir is overall very good. I haven't had any problems with an off-taste. I have two minor gripes about this though: for starters, it isn't very easy to get the bladder out of the insulation sleeve. More like pain in the ... The second problem is that in very cold weather, the water will freeze in the mouthpiece, and you'll be trying to thaw and/or crunch a block of ice in your bite valve.

This a great way to add water to ANY rig you may be traveling or adventuring with. The d-rings allow for attaching to the outside of anything: pack, boat, sled, cart, etc. Or throw it in your compatible pack for extra insulation.