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Why I (still) don't use a bladder

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Why I (still) don't use a bladder

Name: Why I (still) don't use a bladder
Uploaded: 2026-06-19T16:00:28.000Z
Duration: 7 min 2 s

Jeff Pelletier›

Jun 19, 20267:0237.7K views

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Jeff Pelletier Hydration Bladders Hydration System Hydration

The five main disadvantages to hydration bladders, the situations where I do still use one, and the hydration system I’ve settled on after years of experimentation.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:51 How Bladders Work
1:38 Convenience
3:09 Monitoring Fluid Intake
3:43 Redundancy
4:19 Flexibility
4:39 Cleaning
4:57 The Alternative

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Jeff Pelletier Hydration Bladders Hydration System Hydration

The five main disadvantages to hydration bladders, the situations where I do still use one, and the hydration system I’ve settled on after years of experimentation.

Find those Locking Cap Soft Flasks here: geni.us/uBIbrH

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:51 How Bladders Work
1:38 Convenience
3:09 Monitoring Fluid Intake
3:43 Redundancy
4:19 Flexibility
4:39 Cleaning
4:57 The Alternative

Disclosure: Some links in the description are affiliate links from which I'll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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Press play above — the video streams right here. The free Spot Sports app also queues clips like this one alongside your followed teams and athletes.

Where is Why I (still) don't use a bladder from?

From the Jeff Pelletier channel. Tap the channel link below the title to browse more uploads.

How long is this video?

7 minutes.

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