Stay hydrated for health, performance, and outdoor adventure.
Staying hydrated fights off fatigue, regulates your body temperature, helpslubricate your joints, and keeps your organs functioning properly.Being properlyhydrated is important year-round, with extra attention needed while activewhenwe sweat out vital electrolytes and salts.
Remembering to replace your electrolytes and drink water throughout the day iseasy with built-in hydration support.Vanquest designsbags andpacks with thetwo most common ways of carrying water: bottles or hydrationbladders. Withthoughtfully built-in hydration support, we help keep you hydratedfor peakpersonal performance onyour next adventure.
Multiple hydration carry options for your hiking backpacks.
Whenwe’reoutdoorsenjoying nature and its beauty, is when we are most awareof staying hydrated, so keep your options open. Some may prefer to take along afull hydration bladder with water inside plus a bottle for electrolyte drinks orrefreshing hot beverages.
Our largest pack, theMARKHOR-45 backpacksupports both methods whichincludesadedicatedsleeveinside to supporthydrationbladders up to 3Liters.Atthe top ofthe sleeve,weincludeahook & loopretention strap to hold thebladder upright and hose portsfor easy routing onto shoulder straps. On theoutside, we also include two dedicated side pockets that can fit bottles 3.5” indiameter for quick and easy access or stowage while on the move. These pocketshave built in drainage and bottle retention straps, offering a secure place to keephandy items.
Side water bottle carry for your everyday EDC backpack.
Foryoureveryday carry (EDC)pack, theTRIDENT-21andTRIDENT-32 backpackgive you twowater carry options:hydration bladderandbottle.Therearcompartmentisdedicated for a hydration bladder withmultiplehose 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 diameterrespectively, using azipper with gusseted fabric to expand.Elastic retention is provided to keep itemsupright and secured in this pocket, making it great for small umbrellas or tripods.
You can also attach the modularHYDRA bottle holderonto any external MOLLEwebbing surface, perfect for packs without built-in hydration carry.It fits small tolarge bottles of any shape, adjusts for height and width, and features elastic cordretention at the top. When not in use, the HYDRA closes flatfor low-profile carry,plus it’s perfect to stuff a light windbreaker in when open.
Internal water bottle storage for a sleek, low - profile 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 yourbottles from loss or damage. OurUrban Seriesbags offer a school-and office-friendly style. Models like theADDAX-18andADDAX-25 backpackseach featuretwo bottle pockets located in the main compartment.
Bothinternalmesh pockets collapse, andbuttonsnap close when not in use,withelastic retention to keep your bottle or items upright in place. These pockets willfit bottles up to 3.5” in diameter and double as extra mesh storage pockets.
Side water bottle carry for messenger and sling bags.
Having easily accessible side pockets for drinks or stashing a small organizerpouch is a helpful feature on your daily carry messenger & sling bags. Wedesigned two different styles of side bottle pockets: one for theENVOY-13,ENVOY-17andMOBIUS 2.0plus one for theGOFER-15 messengerbags.Theseexternal pocketsallexpand tofitbottlesfrom 3” to 3.5” diameterand keepa lowprofile when not in use.
The difference lies in how they expand the space to store a bottle. The ENVOY&MOBIUSuse a zipper with gusseted fabric to expand thepocket during use, whilethe GOFER has 4-way stretch fabric that conforms to a bottle or oddly shapeditem and naturally sits flat when not in use. Either one provides convenientaccess to drinksand a useful gear stashfor your carrying solutio
Final thoughts...
Staying hydrated is essential for optimal health and performance, especiallyduring outdoor activities, plus helps set you up for better recovery and restfulsleep.
We design versatile packs equipped with hydration solutions for your everydayneeds, whether through bottles or hydration bladders attachments. From thespacious MARKHOR-45 to the everyday urban series, our designs prioritizefunctionality and convenience.ith thoughtful features like expandable pockets and modular hydrationattachments, Vanquest ensures that you stay hydrated and prepared for yournext adventure.
