Disclosed fluid reservoirs include a 3-D formed first sheet and a 3-D formed second sheet. The 3-D formed first sheet and the 3-D formed second sheet are sealed together at least partially around respective perimeter edges thereof to define an internal space for fluid storage, There is a first opening defined between the 3-D formed first sheet and the 3-D formed second sheet at a first end of the fluid reservoir. The first opening is configured for filling the fluid reservoir with fluid. There is a second opening defined between the 3-D formed first sheet and the 3-D formed second sheet at a second end of the fluid reservoir opposite the first end. The second opening has a fluid exit port configured for allowing fluid to exit the fluid reservoir. The reservoir can include an optional baffle that is coupled to the 3-D formed first and second sheets.

In accordance with one aspect, there is provided a sports hydration apparatus configured for utilisation with a particular type of existing fluid reservoir bladder. As such, there is provided sports hydration apparatus comprising: electric componentry housing; an annulus rotatably coupled to the housing, the annulus defining peripheral exterior threading for engaging a threaded opening of a fluid containing bladder such that, in use, the annulus is able to rotate with respect to the housing to screwably engage the threaded opening and wherein the housing and the annulus cooperate to seal the threaded opening when the annulus is screwed in; hydration hosing transitioning through the housing in a fluidtight manner, the hosing comprising an interior inlet hose portion which reaches within the bladder for drawing fluid therefrom and an exterior outlet hose; a mouthpiece and wherein the exterior outlet hose reaches the mouthpiece; an electric pump operably coupled to the hydration hosing to pump the fluid through the hydration hosing; and wherein the housing houses electric componentry comprising: a wireless receiver operably coupled to the electric pump, the wireless receiver configured for receiving wireless control instructions from a dispensing controller device to selectively operate the electric pump. Other aspects of sports hydration apparatuses are also provided.

A hydration system includes a liquid reservoir, a reservoir coupler, a tube, a hydration valve (e.g., bite valve), a tube coupler (e.g., quick connect), and a flow-restricting device (e.g., check valve). The tube comprises a first end having the hydration valve, a second end for coupling to the liquid reservoir, and the flow-restricting device interposed between the first and second ends.

A method and apparatus for dispensing a liquid when licked is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a substantially spherical member; a cap member, and a valve. The cap member comprise a concave member adapted to accept a spherical cap and retaining the spherical member within the concave member while forming a volume therebetween, and a valve, in sealed hydraulic communication with the volume between the spherical member and the concave member, the valve permitting fluid communication between the volume and a vessel sealingly affixed to the cap member in a first configuration and prohibiting fluid communication between the volume and the vessel in a second configuration.

A running survival pack system that may be used for hiking, trail-running, backpacking, biking, hunting, fishing, or other indoor or outdoor activities is disclosed. The running survival pack has a plurality of storage chambers that are worn over the user's shoulders and secured to the user with a plurality of attachments. Each chamber has an access that allows the user to store and remove items. On the back of the running survival pack, there is a hydration sack that may hold a fluid container. The fluid container may have an opening that allows for a tube to be connected to it. The user may drink the contents of the fluid container via the tube.

A hydration bladder fluid level detection system includes a pack having a hydration bladder removably secured therein; a display in communication with a power source and to attach to the pack, the display having; a high level indicator; and a low level indicator; a detector system, including a high level probe in communication with the high level indicator and to detect fluid at a first level in the hydration bladder; a low level probe in communication with the low level indicator and to detect fluid at a second level in the hydration bladder; and a power supply probe in communication with the power source and to complete an electrical circuit with the high level and low level probes as circuit components; fluid dropping below the first level deactivates the high level indicator by breaking a circuit leg running between the high level probe and the power supply probe; and fluid dropping below the second level deactivates the low level indicator by breaking a circuit leg between the low level probe and the power supply probe.

A straw attachment assembly for drinking remotely from a water bottle includes a fluid coupling is fluidly coupled to a water bottle. A hose is fluidly coupled to the fluid coupling to receive water from the water bottle. The fluid coupling is positionable in a fed condition having the water bottle being inverted. In this way the fluid coupling and the hose are each gravity fed with respect to the water in the water bottle. A valve unit is fluidly coupled to the hose. The valve unit is operated by a user's mouth to deliver the water from the water bottle into the user's mouth when the user operates the valve unit.

A hydration bladder includes a flexible body. A port is coupled to the flexible body. A chamber is formed by the flexible body, and the chamber is configured to carry a liquid therein and is in communication with the port. The chamber has an hourglass-like shape that tapers inwardly and outwardly. A baffle is coupled to the flexible body within the chamber.

A flexible container device, comprising a container top portion having a top footprint, a container bottom having a bottom footprint, and a flexible reservoir body in between the container top portion and the container bottom. The flexible reservoir body can be formed by a flexible panel folded and attached to itself along one or more body seams extending along a length of the flexible reservoir body. The flexible reservoir body can be collapsible and foldable.

A water bottle includes a spout including an externally threaded neck, two opposite first lugs at two sides of the externally threaded neck respectively, each first lug including a first hole, and an internally threaded cap secured to the externally threaded neck; a container including a body, two opposite second lugs at two sides of the body respectively, each second lug including a second hole, a hollow handle having two ends communicating with contents in the body, and a channel disposed between the handle and an intermediate portion of the body; and a strap including two rings at two ends respectively. The rings are hung on the first hole and the second hole of the same side of the body respectively or hung on the first holes respectively.