Geigerrig Hydration Engine Review

The Geigerrig Hydration Engine is one of the more versatile bladders on the market. It has a pressurized system so you can use it to spray water just as easy as drinking from it. It’s available in 1.5L, 2L and 3L models, and it has a cool, easy-to-use design.

Setup and Design Features

Hydration bladders need to perform in two main areas; ease of filling, and ease of drinking. These two areas have been well designed on the Geigerrig Hydration Engine. Most bladders aren’t easy to fill without having a deep sink or by using a hose as they are long in design. This model is no different you do need space to fill it, but it has a large twist off cap and wide mouth so you shouldn’t have any problems filling it up with any size tap or hose.

This Geigerrig model comes with a pressurized system. Pressure systems make it easier to draw water from bladders, meaning you don’t have to suck as hard. This feature isn’t for everyone, but if you want to also use your bladder to spray water to clean off some of your camping gear or give your head a cool shower it’s just the job.

The drawback to the pressurized system is a little extra weight. The 2L model weighs 0.55lbs, so it’s still more than manageable but there are lighter models on the market, like the Crystal Creek Hydration Bladder for example.

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The Geigerrig is a breeze to clean too. Firstly, it’s dishwasher safe, so you have a dishwasher you can just put it through a cycle and that’s job done. Cleaning by hand isn’t too much of a chore either. The wide mouth makes it easy to flush out and dry, it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to wash through and you can leave it to dry overnight.

Comparison Information

Side-to-side with the Crystal Creek Hydration Bladder the Geigerrig is a more expensive and heavier bladder. It does however have the pressurized system, so it’s going to come down to whether or not you want this system.

The Geigerrig does more than just serve as a hydration method. You can spray water on your face on which is extremely refreshing on an extremely hot day, and you can hose down bits of hiking gear that are dirty from a wet and muddy hike.

Pros

• Wide mouth makes it easy to fill
• Easy to clean and dishwasher safe
• Pressurized system makes it easy to drink from and spray water

Cons

• One of the more expensive bladders on the market

Insider Tips

If you have been using bladders without a pressurized system only buy this model if you have a use for it. The pressurized system is a much different feel and unless you want to double the bladder as a tool to spray water it’s not going to be worth the extra dollars.

Summary

Geigerrig make a range of hydration bladders and backpacks and have a great reputation inside the outdoors community. If you’re in the market for a hydration bladder this model is worth a closer look.

Conclusion

The Geigerrig Hydration Engine is one of the best hydration bladders on the market. Its pressurized system means you can easily spray water from the hose, its wide mouth opening makes it easy to fill, clean, and dry out. If your budget allows, this is the best bladder for the money on the market, and it’s going to last you a long time.

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