I chose this over the Maxpedition water bottle holder because I wanted something with a little less ''structure''...this is pliable, collapsable, and easier to secure straps around. It holds a whopping 32 ounce--yes, 32 ounce--Gatorade bottle whole. Yes, the chubby Gatorade bottles! With room to spare!!
I can use it for my entire kitchen cook kit with imusa cup and alcohol stove and fuel. It is very secure on two firm (not limp) straps that are provided with the product, both with snaps. They go through my PALS/Molle straps on the bag well, and securely by weaving them in and out of the straps. So, unlike some other bottle holders, you need not buy Blackhawks or Maxpedition Tac Ties to go with this back--it already comes with the two firm straps that will clip onto your backpack''s Molle and Pal system already. That''s a nice cost savings.
I love the clip on the top hood, but it also has a large velcro closure, right under the black plastic clip...so you really can use the velcro only for easy access. It''s very secure.
Couple points: it has molle straps on the outside of it, which is fine for placing other objects like a knife holster, flashlight holster, etc. BUT, it is less structured than a Maxpedition bottle holder, so you''d really need something in there (a water bottle, for example) to prevent it from getting tippy and floppy with the weight of the knife, if you get what I''m saying. I like the reduced structure of the holder, though in general, as it''s great for form fitting many things, like a cup with a handle fits in there nicely (but likely wouldn;t fit in a rigid bottle holder).
The only true negative that I see about this holder is the top flap leaves a little space along the top of the bottle holder itself--a tiny gap on each side even when closed--that might allow desert windstorm sand, rain, etc. into the holder. If one had small items in this bottle holder (e.g. free bullets, candy or such), and tipped the bag, they may come out the edge where the top meets the body. 5.11 really should cut the top of the holder on the sides more generously so they will overlap better with the flip top.
Recommended. I bought one, then liked it so much, I bought another. As of this writing, the Maxpedition water bottle holder is literally 60% more expensive than the 5.11, so I doubt I would have bought two of those based on price alone.
I chose this over the Maxpedition water bottle holder because I wanted something with a little less ''structure''...this is pliable, collapsable, and easier to secure straps around. It holds a whopping 32 ounce--yes, 32 ounce--Gatorade bottle whole. Yes, the chubby Gatorade bottles! With room to spare!!
I can use it for my entire kitchen cook kit with imusa cup and alcohol stove and fuel. It is very secure on two firm (not limp) straps that are provided with the product, both with snaps. They go through my PALS/Molle straps on the bag well, and securely by weaving them in and out of the straps. So, unlike some other bottle holders, you need not buy Blackhawks or Maxpedition Tac Ties to go with this back--it already comes with the two firm straps that will clip onto your backpack''s Molle and Pal system already. That''s a nice cost savings.
I love the clip on the top hood, but it also has a large velcro closure, right under the black plastic clip...so you really can use the velcro only for easy access. It''s very secure.
Couple points: it has molle straps on the outside of it, which is fine for placing other objects like a knife holster, flashlight holster, etc. BUT, it is less structured than a Maxpedition bottle holder, so you''d really need something in there (a water bottle, for example) to prevent it from getting tippy and floppy with the weight of the knife, if you get what I''m saying. I like the reduced structure of the holder, though in general, as it''s great for form fitting many things, like a cup with a handle fits in there nicely (but likely wouldn;t fit in a rigid bottle holder).
The only true negative that I see about this holder is the top flap leaves a little space along the top of the bottle holder itself--a tiny gap on each side even when closed--that might allow desert windstorm sand, rain, etc. into the holder. If one had small items in this bottle holder (e.g. free bullets, candy or such), and tipped the bag, they may come out the edge where the top meets the body. 5.11 really should cut the top of the holder on the sides more generously so they will overlap better with the flip top.
Recommended. I bought one, then liked it so much, I bought another. As of this writing, the Maxpedition water bottle holder is literally 60% more expensive than the 5.11, so I doubt I would have bought two of those based on price alone.
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This attaches to my 5.11 24-hour backpack cleanly and securely. Houses my 32oz Nalgene bottle and the stainless steel cup that I have slipped over the bottom of it. Couldn''t be happier.
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This carrier is great. It attached right onto my pack and was very convenient when hiking. I highly recommend it.
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Fantastic product. Extremely high quality. Added to my 5.11 rush 24 backpack.
Very satisfied. I would recommend it to a friend.
We bought these bottles (along with the backpacks) because we were looking for an eco-option for our kids, to replace plastic bottles and juice boxes.
