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Stay hydrated with the re-designed MSR Dromedary Bags.

MSR Dromedary Bags take the hassle out of filling, carrying, and pouring water in the field. MSR designed their Dromedary Bags to withstand the most trying conditions. With a temperature threshold from freezing to boiling, and abrasion-resistant cordura construction, these sturdy Dromedary Bags hold up to the most rigorous adventures. MSR added a low-profile handle making it easy to fill. MSR Dromedary Bags have added perimeter webbing allowing you to attach it to your pack or hang it up at the base camp. The bonus 3-in-1 cap ensures effortless filling, drinking, and pouring from the Dromedary Bags.

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How do I decide what size I need?

Miranda Martin

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How do I decide what size I need?

Phil Maher

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Hi Miranda,

It depends on how you plan to use it. Basically, there are two situations- the first is that you need to carry extra water for extended distances between water sources. At that point, it helps to know your route and all the variables that go with it like how much you need to stay hydrated, time it will take, temperature... Water weighs a kilo per liter, so the weight adds up fast, and it's all going to revolve around planning and advance knowledge of the conditions. The second, and more common way to use it, is at base camp or where you over night. If it's base camp, get the 10L and enjoy not filling it so often. If it's overnights on the trail, it's largely how many people you have in your group. For two of us, I generally use a 4L. That gives us enough to cook dinner and breakfast with, as well as to fill a couple Nalgenes for the trail the next day, give or take (vast amounts of coffee excluded). A few people and the same holds true for the 6L. I have a 10L in the Dromedary, but my 4L and 6L are both Dromlites. I've modified them all to be able to use with my MSR Autoflow filter, which is something you also might be interested in, as it can hold 4+ liters and saves you from having to do the filtering manually. All are fantastic products. Bottom line: If you're just getting one size, I would go with the 6L and have the majority of your needs handled. Hope this helped you out.

5 5

Jason Andersen

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

So nice to have a bomb-proof bag. This is also the only hydration bag that I've found with a Lifetime Warranty!

Love MSR
4 5

Laura

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Great for water storage when in the backcountry. Durable, lightweight, and even more convenient when you're using an MSR water filter. I've also had friends who have blown them up when empty and used them as a pillow...not sure if I'd recommend that. The only area where I think a Nalgene or other hard bottle might be better is in desert conditions; I have seen these rip when inadvertently placed close to a cactus.

5 5

Ken

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This is no doubt the best water bag. I can put it my pack with full confidence. I have used this thing without mercy and it is perfect. No plastic taste at all. I had a hard time justifying the cost but I am truly happy with my decision. I have the 4 liter which fits great in my Kelty's Red Cloud inside pocket. The most important aspect for me is the confidence I have that this bag will not fail. Ken

5 5

greg

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I have the 10L,6L and 4L They are awesome for sticking in the bottom of the kayaks keeping the center of gravity low. I like the flip open squirt nozzle and the small cap that you can open instead of messing with the large filler cap. I purchased an aftermarket spigot nozzle I can put on any of them If I want a real easy way of getting water.

5 5

James Howard

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EXTREMELY durable, brawny cordura ensures that, no matter how much water you're hauling from point to point, you won't be having wet gear or an dry mouth when you reach your final destination. As others before have already asserted, the 3-in-1 mouthpiece that comes with the bladder itself is alright, but MSR should certainly consider including with the bladder their (sold separately) spigot cap. Having fought to use the included cap to fill bladders, bottles, and a wash station, it could indubitably be better; however, that minor foible is not enough to detract from me giving this particular item a five-star rating for its applicability throughout a wide range of situations.
Additionally, the webbing that is strung via grommets throughout the edge of the bag help to ensure that you will be able to fasten it to the front or top of a pack without harboring any sort of worry about it falling off the pack while hiking or scampering about.

5 5

Lawfarm

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No plastic-ky taste. No nonsense. Just a good, simple, durable way to transport water. I fill 'em and throw them in the bottom of a pannier on my bike to have water for cooking, drinking or other domestic purposes when I'm going bike-camping in areas without potable water. They're light, and when they're empty, they fold flat to nothingness.

Does this give the water any sort of plastic...

almortal

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Does this give the water any sort of plastic taste? I normally avoid bladders because they typically ruin the taste of fresh mountain water.

Micah L

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Almortal,
The MSR dromedary does not give water a plastic/altered taste that I can notice. MSR builds the drom with food-grade polyurethane so there shouldn't be any taste/material leaking into the water source.

5 5

slodog noodle

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

msr quality msr price. This is one of very few brands I will pay a little more for the name. I have the 6l bag with the spigot and have had no problems with leaking or anything. I have dropped it numerous times full of water on rocks, sticks, bare ground, whatever. Nothing fazes this bag.

Is there a way to adapt these for use as...

Nathaniel

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Is there a way to adapt these for use as a water bladder?

Guy Geva

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Yes, I did this with this one: MSR Hydration Kit - For use with any MSR Bag. you can find it the store.
You can see my photo of it in this page

4 5

Ali Musawi

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

This is a high quality bag that seems quite well made and should last for many years of use. The only issue i have with it...is the high price of having to buy the extra hose. IMHO..it should come with the pack...given the already high price.

The webbing and clip points are a nice additional feature and the lip gives you two ways of pouring (one for less volume...the other for more).

All in all...a well made all american product..

5 5

Joel Scheingross

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

Like everyone else has written, these things are awesome. Slightly heavier than a platypus bladder, but it's well made up for in durability. I take the 2L bag with me on just about every backpacking trip, and use it to store extra water at camp. The webbing on the outside makes it easy to clip to the outside of the pack (handy if you want to stuff it with snow and let the sun melt it for you). My only (small) complaint is that the placement of the cap makes it slightly difficult to fully fill, and I've wound up spilling water when trying to fill it up in the backcountry.

5 5

Daughter of Zoltan

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These bags are a great addition to the countless water bottles and aquatainers I bring camping. I got the 10L size, which I can use as a shower, a pillow, a (huge) hydration bladder, etc. It's so easy to hook up to a filter. Extremely durable and packs down to nothing! These things are the bomb!

5 5

Lawfarm

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I use these for long duration biking trips and for bi-kamping trips. They get loaded up and then stashed in the bottom of a pannier, under a ton of other gear. Notwithstanding that abuse, they have proven to be absolutely reliable, and absolutely perfect. No leaks, no issues. I've used them as camp pillows when full of water, I've used them as ghetto hydration packs when I forgot to bring a Camelbak with, and I've used them for their intended purpose. My only criticism is that when you unscrew the lids, dumping water out is a bit hard to control...and when the lids are on, using the little flip valve to let water out takes a long time...the flow is pretty slow.

Still, the bags are bombproof and work as intended. They're super-easy to clean, and dry very easily as well. Two thumbs up.

5 5

Ethan

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The things is wicked tough little advice dual purpose it and buy the MSR hydration Kit makes for a great hydration pack that will not break i use the 4 liter its just enough for a group drom and not to big for a personal bag to

5 5

lig3014630

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I bought the 4L to increase the amount to water I could carry on long day hikes in the middle of nowhere. Previously I used Nalgenes and whatever else I had around. The advantage to the dromedary was that it makes it a lot easier to keep the weight of my pack equally distributed when I need to climb or scramble. I am a clean freak and camelbacks just seems like a mold endospore and bacteria paradise. My pack is way more comfortable with the MSR. It also makes it easier to carry extra water when I am backpacking and the straps make it possible to easily attach it to any pack and transport. My First Need water filter also attaches perfectly(the mouth is the same size). Actually, I use an old Nalgene lid with the MSR because I didn't like the sport cap it came with. Plus without all those bulging bottles shifting around on my back I don't fell like I have something alive and about to burst out my pack back there. Well made in the USA.

5 5

lig3014630

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I bought the 4L to increase the amount to water I could carry on long day hikes in the middle of nowhere. Previously I used Nalgenes and whatever else I had around. The advantage to the dromedary was that it makes it a lot easier to keep the weight of my pack equally distributed when I need to climb or scramble. I am a clean freak and camelbacks just seems like a mold endospore and bacteria paradise. My pack is way more comfortable with the MSR. It also makes it easier to carry extra water when I am backpacking and the straps make it possible to easily attach it to any pack and transport. My First Need water filter also attaches perfectly(the mouth is the same size). Actually, I use an old Nalgene lid with the MSR because I didn't like the sport cap it came with. Plus without all those bulging bottles shifting around on my back I don't fell like I have something alive and about to burst out my pack back there. Well made in the USA.

5 5

rreagan3

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Used the 6L for the first time on a 7 day, unsupported climb of Kilimanjaro, and it worked great. Lightweight and stowable when empty, and extremely durable.

5 5

Alan Spears

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Using the MSR as can auxiliary fuel bladder fitted undfer the seat of my Piaggio MP3 500cc Motor-Scooter. Has been performing flawlessly for nearly a year now.

Russ

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I have read in several places that off-road motorcyclists use the Dromedary for fuel containers. Many of the enduro and motocross bikes make terrific adventure machines, but lack the on-board fuel capacity for a day-long ride. The Dromedary evidently solves that problem. I'll be getting one for that purpose.

5 5

Greg G

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When thinking about how you want to go lighter, longer, and faster think about where your weight lies in your pack. Are you carrying bulky heavy water bottles? If so these are a nice tool to add to your quiver of aqua containers. I own the 4L and it is easily twice as light as a Nalgene bottle and holds 4x as much!

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