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Mazama INTake hydration bladders have a stay-open easy refill quick drying design

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Mazama Designs are tackling the fiddly refill problem presented by the vast majority of hydration bladders with the new Mazama INTake hydration reservoir. These look to be neat taste-free aftermarket alternatives to the hydration bladders that come stock in your EVOC, Innovate, Osprey and Salomon packs (other sports packs are available). Here’s a quick overview.

Mazama INTake hydration reservoir

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Any hydration bladder I’ve ever owned has been a bit of a pain to refill. This is principally because the closure portion is often made of a thicker and stiffer plastic than the body of the reservoir itself, so it has a tendency to fold closed during refill. Not the greatest problem faced by the world, granted. But still, a pain when you’re a hot, sweaty, mess and you’re in a bit of a hurry to get going again.

The new Mazama INTake hydration reservoir claims to have solved this problem with a wide, stay-open design. This is owing to a unique expandable top opening that combines with an internal spring baffle to keep the bladder in an open position during filling.

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Secondarily, it also allows the reservoir to dry out more thoroughly, discouraging growth of odour-producing bacteria. What’s more, Mazama also claim the INTake reservoirs use a taste-free an anti-microbial film. These reservoirs could be a good alternative to those that come with EVOC packs or Innovate packs which, unfortunately, aren’t taste-free.

The fold and lock closure of the bladder ensures positive sealing while a full-length handle should help with filling, packing, and loading, keeping the reservoir upright in a pack. Its low-profile design is shaped to ride stably and comfortably in a wide variety of packs.

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The insulated version of the Mazama INTake hydration bladder keeps water cold 25% longer than the basic version

The Mazama INTake hydration bladders feature high-flow tubing with the brand’s proprietary GYZR bite valve said to allow a streaming flow. A no-slide magnet built into the bite valve body ensures secure valve tethering to a pack using Mazama’s auto-locate retainer.

Pricing & Availability

The Mazama INTake hydration reservoirs are available in four different models: 3L with full-length handle ($33.99), 2L with full-length handle ($31.99), 2L with short handle ($27.99) and an insulated version of the 2L INTake ($37.99). All products are BPA and PVC free, with a lifetime guarantee.

MazamaDesigns.com

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SD
SD
2 years ago

Was the press packet missing photos of the KEY feature that distinguish this bladder from the rest of the market?

Zach Overholt
Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  SD

Yes, it was. Their website still doesn’t have any photos, but we did find one small thumbnail (added above) from instagram.

Jeff
Jeff
2 years ago

so are you going to show a picture of the revolutionary new opening? it does not look good that you have zero pictures of this things only selling point. even a pic of it sitting there open would be better than only haveing pics of it closed.

Al Boneta
Al Boneta
2 years ago

I just bought two of the lumbar reservoirs and they have the best closure system I have used. I can’t believe they cost so little compared to the usual label snob brands

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