Nalgene or reservoir?! Water bottle or bladder?! The GREAT debate over whether a water bottle or a reservoir is best for backpacking hydration is finally settled with THIS VIDEO! Okay, not really, but after years of switching between the two I can at least share some thoughts on which hydration system I think is best for hiking and backpacking! I've been fully devoted to water bottles and reservoirs at different points in my backpacking life, and now I'm ready to tell you which one I think is best! Watch the video to find out which hydration system I love best for backpacking and hiking! Hope you enjoy, friends! Pros and cons of hydration reservoirs for hiking and backpacking: 0:30 Pros and cons of Nalgenes: 4:22 Gregory 3D Hydro Reservoir: https://www.rei.com/product/168659/gregory-3d-hydro-reservoir-3-liters Shop Nalgenes: https://www.rei.com/search?q=nalgene Shop All My Gear: https://www.rei.com/mirandas-gear Become an REI Member: https://www.rei.com/membership Miranda in the Wild is an REI Co-op Studios production! Producer: Rainer Golden Producer: Miranda Webster Videographer: Jonathan Houser Editor: Kyle Roof Follow Miranda on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside Subscribe to the Miranda in the Wild Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEDbg1EKT7HCqbT7OAsLKA Subscribe to the REI Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/reiβββ Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in weekly for more Miranda in the Wild! #backpacking #naturelovers #adventure #hike #hiking #camping #wanderlust #rei #mirandainthewild #water