I've researched several hydration belts, and water bottle leakage seems to be a common complaint. Does anybody have any comments on leakage?
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By contrast, this is excellent. I have three belts of other brands, but for many reasons this is the best performance I get.Thanks...!
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No problems with leaks during runs here either, up to a half marathon. The only problem is when I first load up my Nuun. I just squeeze it a little to release the pressure and it's fine. Of course, if I let the bottles sit upside down in the car, that's another story.
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This is an excellent belt! I run between 13-15 miles on my long runs and have never experience any leaks. Except for the time I put red bull in bottles. The carbonation plus the bouncing made a mess- mea culpa!
15035
I haven't had any leaks and I run from 6 to 8 miles, so that's alot of movement I would think. Didn't leak at all while running....now I wear mine turned around on my hips so it's slightly harder to pull the 8oz out, and if I squeeze to tight and they're full a little comes out. But I think that's my fault and not the product....I fill them to the rim and they don't leak themselves...hope this helps!
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No, I have not experienced any leakage. There was one time I had some leakage, but it was because I didn't screw the top on correctly and got it cross threaded. As long as is the lid screwed on properly and snug, there has been no leakage.
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The NEW belts (approx. 2014 - 2015) that do NOT have the "pull up" nipple... they do NOT leak. The ones with the pull up nipple (white) weren't so good and they did leak if doing sprints or got knocked over. The new bottles require you to suck out the liquid ... and they have NO pull nipple on them. Love it!!
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Meghan, normal water bottles are not going to work in this Nathan Hydration Belt. The bottles are designed to fit snugly in both sides of the belt. I usually use one for water and the other for Gatorade. I can get about 11 ounces in each bottle filling right to the top. Best, Tom
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I agree with Suzers45, it is a snug fit around the top. No pain involved, but I wouldn't want to wear it for an extended period. I had no problems with water leaking.
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It is a problem. I am not that happy with how they have sealed the top. The first time I used this in a Tri, I did not secure the inner bottle down with the rubber band and it was creeping up. I pushed it down only to be drenched with gatorade. So for the next 55 miles of my ride, I was very sticky. I ended up making my own gasket to seal the top. You then need to open it to refill, but it is better than having the liquid come out of the bottle.
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I haven't had a problem with leaking, but mine are still pretty new. I tossed a mason jar with smoothie into the diaper bag. It didn't leak. It was kind of risky, but I was desperate at the moment.
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It's not going to work in the water, of course. Since I have carried in rainy day for few times, I haven't experienced any leaking so far. However, you may ask others, too. They could have different opinions. At least it has worked for me.
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I have used mine extensively and have had no leakage. Here's an idea - if you are concerned about ruining a $1k+ laptop, go to Target or walmart and pick up a box of the HUGE ziplock bags and put the bladder in the ziplock bag as a secondary barrier. Hope this helps...
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Haven't had any issues with leakage. I have one bottle which was accidentally dropped and minus the dent still works well and no leakage
41532
It has leaked for my wife but not myself (we own two). It would seem that the quality of the seal varies. Due to this, I can't safely recommend this for bag carry.
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Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
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I have had zero problems with these guys sweating. I put mine in the fridge alot without issues as well. The only problem I've had is the sport cap leaking...even with it closed.
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My bottle, unfortunately, began to leak increasingly from a side-seam. When it got to point that it would create a pool of water around it on table, I had to replace. REI replaced, but I didn't notice that it was with a .7 liter. So now I'm buying another ... that's how much I like for now. But the seam can leak.
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I am sorry- I don't have a kid with a mini hydration pack! I can tell you, however, when I looked at the pack online, it sure looks like it is the same stuff, only a smaller pack. Never saw any parts options for replacements that are "mini" sized so I would feel safe ordering....also, it might be a good thing to get a "Bit Bite Valve Cover" while you are at it. I know kids might be a little rough on their stuff, but if you can get them used to it, using a cover is a really nice habit.
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I would stray away from this one. I bought it for long dirt bike rides where you can get extremely exhausted miles away from water. This one leaked since the first time I tried it. It was very cold out and my back was soaked. Also, the nozzle was a big let down. You actually have to open and close it like a pop-up water bottle. My buddy bought a fox brand water pack and has had it for over a year, on multiple rides. He has fallen on it and it has never leaked. His nozzle is also a great design. It is a soft material and all you do is bite it gently and suck. No hands needed. Hope this helps.
683270
I've owned a couple of these over the years and never had any leaking issues. Your most prone to issues from the removing and installing the bladder from the pack. Hope this helps.
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The quality is very good, mine does leak when it rains or I wash it. I would look into getting new ones or see if you can get thicker weather stripping.
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Sorry for the long delay. I guess I'm confused. Mine doesn't leak. Perhaps it's related to how high you've filled the particular water vessel? I only use 2 liter soda bottles and I don't notice any leakage