On Oct 29, 2009, at 10:10 AM, Jim Bullard wrote: > I like bladders but... They are harder to clean and you don't know > you are running out of water until you have. Consequently I end up > carrying a 'reserve' bottle. I carry a reserve Platypus. :) I do infrequently carry a bottle to make drinks in. Or to carry my alcoholic beverages.