A hydration reservoir is provided. The hydration reservoir may include at least two panels of resilient material joined together at edges to define a bladder and a bladder volume for storing a liquid. The at least two panels may be deformable as the bladder is emptied of liquid. One of the at least two panels may be molded into a three-dimensional shape.

A container for holding and delivering liquids is disclosed. A method of making the same is disclosed. The container can have a molded container top, a molded container bottom, a flexible film reservoir, and a handle extending from the container top to the container bottom. The reservoir can be laterally exposed around the entire circumference of the reservoir along a part of the longitudinal length of the reservoir. A thermally insulated reservoir system is disclosed. The reservoir system can have a bag having a multi-layered bag wall. The bag wall can have a first layer sealed to a second layer. The volume defined between the first layer and the second layer can be partially or completely filled with a fluid insulator, such as air or saline solution. The volume defined between the first layer and the second layer can also or alternately be partially or completely filled with a solid insulator, such as a matted fiber layer.

Provided is a novel hydration system which incorporates a rigid, low-profile, contoured reservoir made of stainless steel or another suitable non-plastic material that replaces typical plastic water bladders and a flexible metal drinking hose in backpack-mounted hydration systems. The rigid metal reservoir hydration system solves several problems and health concerns associated with plastic hydration systems.

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

An end piece for a personal hydration system including a mechanism for storing a liquid, the end piece with a mechanism for conveying a liquid, and a selection second mechanism for configuring the end piece in a position chosen from among a closed position in which the liquid conveying mechanism are blocked, a first position in which the liquid passes through the conveying mechanism and a second position in which the conveying mechanism are connected to a docking mechanism connected to a protective mask and in which the liquid passes through the conveying mechanism and the protective mask docking mechanism.

The present general inventive concept provides a system for heating a portable liquid pack dispensing line. The system includes a power source, a heating element that is removably connected to the liquid dispensing line and extends in contacting relation with at least a portion of the liquid dispensing line, and a controller that is in operative connection with the power source and the heating element. The controller is configured to receive electrical current from the battery and to deliver electrical current to the heating element. Flow of electrical current through the heating element is operative to cause the heating element to produce heat and to transfer heat to the liquid dispensing line in contacting relation therewith.

Described herein is a beverage carrying assembly, comprising: a backpack adapted to be worn by a user; a frame, the frame comprising: a first portion to be affixed to the backpack; and a second portion that projects over the head of the user; a platform adapted to carry a beverage container; and a pulley assembly adapted to manipulate a position of the platform with respect to the user and frame.

An improved life vest apparatus structured and arranged to allow for easy access to a built-in water pack thereby preventing a user from having to stop while riding a jet ski or enjoying other kinds of water sports along with quick access to a whistle, which is required by all those riding on personal water crafts.

A system and process for taking a liquid such as water from a source and supplying the liquid by, for example, pushing the liquid through a filter provided inside a reservoir in order to render the liquid clean and potable. The reservoir and filter may be surrounded 360-degrees by a pressure bladder that may be wrapped with a material such as nylon, so that substantially all pressure goes inwards towards the filter.

Disclosed herein are embodiments for a leak-proof hydration bladder with an improved opening and folding closure mechanism. Embodiments include an opening on a top side of the bladder and a closed bottom side. A strap is attached to a first side of the bladder and extends to a second side opposite. The strap has a closure mechanism that attaches to a second side of the bladder. The bladder includes a hose with access to an inside of the bladder for consumption of its contents. The bladder is made of a plastic material that maintains a substantially leak-proof seal when the bladder is folded from the top and the closure mechanism is closed.