Condor H2O Pouch (Bladder Not Included)

I was happy to find this molle-compatible pouch on Amazon because the dimensions appeared perfect for what I was looking for. I wanted a pouch that could attach to my bail-out bag but also be able to be easily removed and put in my hiking pack. I planned to store my backpacking cook system and hopefully a 4oz can of butane/propane fuel inside the pouch, but my backup plan was to just use it for 32oz Nalgene bottles. I picked up 2 bags just in case they fit both of my needs.When I first opened these bags up and inspected the construction quality, I was very pleased. Strong seams, double-walled insulation to keep drinks cold/warm, solid zippers, a metal-grommet drain hole on the bottom, and even a hydration hose velcro-closed slot in the top of the pouch I wasn't anticipating. I eagerly took out one of my 32oz wide-mouth Nalgene bottles, and it slid right in with just a bit of extra space around the sides. Actually, there was an additional 2 inches of spare space above the bottle, too. Needless to say, you don't have to struggle with this pouch to get your drink bottles in and out. This pouch is designed for a smaller hydration system obviously, but I tend to carry Nalgene bottles more than I make use of my hydration systems so I get the best of both options. Next step will be to try out either a 1 liter or 1.5 liter hydration bag in this pouch and check for fitment.After being pleased with the fitment of the Nalgene bottles, I quickly took my camping cook set out of my backpack to give it a try. I carry the stainless steel Stanley canister from their Adventure Camp Cook Set, but I have removed the 2 plastic cups that it comes with and instead I put my backpacker butane/propane stove inside along with a small chow set, scrub sponge, and camp soap. Everything I need to cook, eat, and clean up except water. This Stanley canister has been an absolute champ for me on many camp trips, and it's a fraction of the cost of a JetBoil system. Ok, back on track... so I start to put the Stanley canister into this pouch and it slides in perfectly! It's a little more snug than the 32oz Nalgene bottle, but still an easy fit to get in and out. Once I pushed the canister all the way down inside the pouch, I realized that there appeared to be just enough room for more! I only had a couple of 8oz butane/propane fuel cans available to try (all out of 4oz), and to my surprise the 8oz fuel can also fit in just perfectly with my canister. While the diameter of the fuel can was a snug fit (no forcing involved to fit it in), I was just barely able to zip closed the lid of the pouch without forcing it or putting any strain on the zipper. Success!I now have the perfect carrier for my cook set and also my drink bottles and small hydration system. I now don't need to take up valuable space in my bail-out bag (which is molle-compatible) because I can attach it externally. No more fumbling around in my survival kit and messing up everything. When I go backpacking, I just remove the molle attachment and put the whole pouch in my backpack.Did I mention I haven't even used the front compartment of this pouch yet? There's room for me to put some salt/pepper/spices or other small utensils inside.I couldn't be happier. I'm glad I bought 2 of these pouches so now I can either carry 2 bottles of water at once or have a place for my cooking gear and water together. At half of the price of the higher-end brands, it's a real value.

This is a great water pouch for the price. It's as sturdy and quality feeling as the more expensive competitors, has nice features and quality, and does what I want. I can fit all the essentials in the pocket on the front, including nail clippers, tweezers, map, mole skins, scissors, emergency blanket, etc. The main compartment fits Nalgene Wide Mouth 32 oz bottle perfectly.I love that this has the little notch in the top to slip a straw through, as you can take the lids from many sports water bottles that have the long hard straws and screw them onto the Nalgene Wide Mouth bottles, sticking the curved hard straw through this little opening in the top of the pouch. This feature is a great time save on the trail when you're hiking with kids and they're constantly sipping water like you're a prairie watering hole.And the Condor pouch beats all competitors on price to quality and features ratio, for me. I'll be grabbing a few more of these for those shorter hikes when you want to travel light and just get out the door quick, or when you're on vacation and are jumping from one small hike to another, like in a lot of the national parks.Love it!

First off, the label of "hydration carrier" may not exactly apply to this pouch, the way we think of a typical hydration pack or pouch.This little cylindrical pouch is designed to carry a 32-oz. wide mouth water bottle, such as a Nalgene or Guyot Designs. It can also hold your nesting cup, and the GSI Glacier cup fits perfectly (that is to say snugly). There would even be room for a small alcohol stove in the main compartment with your cup and bottle.On the front, there is a generous (for its size) zippered rectangular compartment, which would be perfect for a pack of ramen or two, or even an Esbit stove with its fuel pellets inside. Or a first aid kit, fire making tools, etc. Use your imagination there.Overall construction feels very solid. The nylon is top quality, and the stitching seems sound. The zippers are well made, although the zipper pulls leave something to be desired. The zippers are the enclosed variety, to keep out dust and debris.Attachment points are many, as this pouch is covered in PALS webbing. MOLLE straps are included to attach the pouch to your web gear or bag. I especially like the D-rings attached to the sides. You can attach a strap to those D-rings, sling this over your shoulder, and you are ready for your trek.Very nice little EDC type water carrier. Put all your small essentials in the front pouch, a quart of water in your bottle, and you are ready for anything.