New Poll: Hydration bladder or water bottle?

I use both. Love having a water bladder - means I drink more on the move and don't get dehydrated. But I regularly carry a water bottle too.  Not sure why - just one of those habits I can't give up I guess!

I've just started using a bladder about a year ago, looking forward to my new one from Trail subscription offer.

It does mean that i drink a lot more water when walking, and i have a little foil freezer pack which i shove in the bladder pouch in my rucksack.  Enough to keep chilled water coming on a day walk.  I do always carry a fresh bottle of "volvic" or similar too though.  Nice to have a big swig when stopped for lunch!

I used to be guilty of not drinking enough water on the hills when I was using a water bottle, mainly because I would wait and drink while we were stopped or resting. I just couldn't be bothered trying to get the bottle out on the move.

I bought myself a very cheap bladder (although it has a great bite valve!) and now I'm drinking a lot more water thanks to the fact that I can drink on the move. Although the weird thing is that when I stop I miss my water bottle!

I'll never go back to a water bottle though.