Hydrate for your health and well-being.
Staying hydrated fights off fatigue, regulates your body temperature, helps lubricate your joints, and keeps your organs functioning properly. Being properly hydrated is important year-round, with extra attention needed while active when we sweat out vital electrolytes and salts.
Remembering to replace your electrolytes and drink water throughout the day is easy with built-in hydration support. Vanquest designs bags and packs with the two most common ways of carrying water: bottles or hydration bladders. With thoughtfully built-in hydration support, we help keep you hydrated for peak personal performance on your next adventure.
Multiple hydration carry options for your hiking backpack.
When we’re outdoors enjoying nature and its beauty, is when we are most aware of staying hydrated, so keep your options open. Some may prefer to take along a full hydration bladder with water inside plus a bottle for electrolyte drinks or refreshing hot beverages.
Our largest pack, the MARKHOR-45 backpack supports both methods which includes a dedicated sleeve inside to support hydration bladders up to 3 Liters. At the top of the sleeve, we include a hook & loop retention strap to hold the bladder upright and hose ports for easy routing onto shoulder straps. On the outside, we also include two dedicated side pockets that can fit bottles 3.5” in diameter for quick and easy access or stowage while on the move. These pockets have built in drainage and bottle retention straps, offering a secure place to keep handy items.
Everyday carry water bottles on the side of your backpack.
For your everyday carry (EDC) pack, the TRIDENT-21 and TRIDENT-32 backpack give you two water carry options: hydration bladder and bottle. The rear compartment is dedicated for a hydration bladder with multiple hose ports, these work great for routing communication and radio lines also. On the side, there is a built-in pocket that fits bottles 3”/3.5” in diameter respectively, using a zipper with gusseted fabric to expand. Elastic retention is provided to keep items upright and secured in this pocket, making it great for small umbrellas or tripods.
You can also attach the modular HYDRA bottle holder onto any external MOLLE webbing surface, perfect for packs without built-in hydration carry. It fits small to large bottles of any shape, adjusts for height and width, and features elastic cord retention at the top. When not in use, the HYDRA closes flat for low-profile carry, plus it’s perfect to stuff a light windbreaker in when open.
Carry water bottles on the inside of your backpack.
Sometimes, you may want to carry containers and bottles inside your backpack. This helps maintain the bag’s sleek, low-profile design while protecting your bottles from loss or damage. Our Urban Series bags offer a school- and office-friendly style. Models like the ADDAX-18 and ADDAX-25 backpacks each feature two bottle pockets located in the main compartment. Both internal mesh pockets collapse, and button snap close when not in use, with elastic retention to keep your bottle or items upright in place. These pockets will fit bottles up to 3.5” in diameter and double as extra mesh storage pockets. |
Side water bottle carry options for your messenger & sling bags.
Having easily accessible side pockets for drinks or stashing a small organizer pouch is a helpful feature on your daily carry messenger & sling bags. We designed two different styles of side bottle pockets: one for the ENVOY-13, ENVOY-17 and MOBIUS 2.0 plus one for the GOFER-15 messenger bags. These external pockets all expand to fit bottles from 3” to 3.5” diameter and keep a low profile when not in use.
The difference lies in how they expand the space to store a bottle. The ENVOY & MOBIUS use a zipper with gusseted fabric to expand the pocket during use, while the GOFER has 4-way stretch fabric that conforms to a bottle or oddly shaped item and naturally sits flat when not in use. Either one provides convenient access to drinks and a useful gear stash for your carrying solution.
Final thoughts…
Staying hydrated is essential for optimal health and performance, especially during outdoor activities, plus helps set you up for better recovery and restful sleep.
We design versatile packs equipped with hydration solutions for your everyday needs, whether through bottles or hydration bladders attachments. From the spacious MARKHOR-45 to the everyday urban series, our designs prioritize functionality and convenience.
With thoughtful features like expandable pockets and modular hydration attachments, Vanquest ensures that you stay hydrated and prepared for your next adventure.
