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[QUOTE="pat.holland, post: 51364, member: 8425"] Water pouches grow stuff if you include anything in the water on which bugs will feed. They came into use in sports where speed is vital and people want to hydrate continuously. Once one or two people in a hill walking club got them, then most had to have them as the front runners on the walk no longer had to stop to get out water bottles. I was really glad that I had a 1.5 ltr on the Meseta where even in September it was very hot with little shade and you need a good amount of water and to take it in as you lose it to sweat. In urban areas with lots of water nearby you might not need them. they can leak. It is important to have them on the outside of the pack (but that can be hot) or at least on the outside of the liner bag inside the rucksack. It is also important to check the bottom end of the hose where it joins the bladder each time you fill it as they often join in a screw-in arrangement which can unscrew as you use it. Bottom line, if you ensure that you drink enough water either way, then it is a matter of comfort and whatever you are used to. The real advantage is that you dont have to stop and unpack a water bottle out of your rucksac to get a drink. You can leave it until the next stop when you do and not drink enough. [/QUOTE]
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