I initially wanted to argue against Packtoter's system based on weight, but the durability, bottle accessibility, and ease of use could justify the 1-2 ounces it weighs over other systems, IMO. Thanks, Packtoter, for sharing this idea. For the fellow weight weenies, the system in the video is a 2.12 oz 1L CNOC (Packtoter actually has a 2.8 oz. 2L in the vid, but I was giving the system all the ground I could.) + 0.2 oz coupler + 1.355 oz 1L Smartwater bottle, which totals 3.675 oz. Alternatively, a 0.399 oz. 1 gallon freezer bag and funnel (Adotec 0.17 oz, Tyvek from USPS mailer 0.07 oz, or funnel cut from the top of a 16.9 oz water bottle with the threads removed 0.0056 oz.) leaves 3.1 to 3.67 oz for a container, presumably with a wider mouth, to equal the same weight. For reference, a 32 oz. Body Armor is 1.66 oz, a 28 oz. Gatorade bottle is 1.57 oz, a Talenti jar is 1.9 oz., and a 32 oz. Ziploc Twist n' Lock is 2.0 oz.
Good info. Forgetting to listen to my own advice about turning around and scanning the area everytime you get up after a stop, l lost that CNOC bag in the video. Actually, I walked away from my whole food bag after having dinner. Very stupid mistake. So, I have ordered another dyneema bag, the blue fitting, and a new CNOC bag. Can't remember if I ordered the 1 or 2 liter but both work for me. Thanks for commenting. Keep Smilin'
Why not just stop at a gas station and buy a 20 oz Gatorade or Leaf Tea bottle, which also have the wider tops? I hate SmartWater bottles because the plastic is so thin that they easily puncture if dropped on a rocky surface, and they are round without any edges or texture so it’s easy to have a SmartWater bottle slip out of the hand, or even out of the pack pocket they’re stored in should you bend over to tie a shoelace while wearing the pack or something.
I thru hiked the AT and used a total of three Smart water bottles. Of course the 3rd was still going strong at the end, so I actually went through only 2.
@@cecilchappell3283 I carried SmartWater bottles for years and agree that they’re durable on most surfaces, but it only takes that one time and that sinking feeling you’re screwed to make one change and maybe carry a little extra weight. I’ve unfortunately had a few poor experiences with SmartWater bottles that are due to their material and design.
Clever use of the CNOC bag
I love this. I've always used a CNOC for my dirty water bag that I filter from. Now I'm getting another for powdered meals. Thank you
@@cecilchappell3283 works great. Keep Smilin'
I initially wanted to argue against Packtoter's system based on weight, but the durability, bottle accessibility, and ease of use could justify the 1-2 ounces it weighs over other systems, IMO. Thanks, Packtoter, for sharing this idea. For the fellow weight weenies, the system in the video is a 2.12 oz 1L CNOC (Packtoter actually has a 2.8 oz. 2L in the vid, but I was giving the system all the ground I could.) + 0.2 oz coupler + 1.355 oz 1L Smartwater bottle, which totals 3.675 oz. Alternatively, a 0.399 oz. 1 gallon freezer bag and funnel (Adotec 0.17 oz, Tyvek from USPS mailer 0.07 oz, or funnel cut from the top of a 16.9 oz water bottle with the threads removed 0.0056 oz.) leaves 3.1 to 3.67 oz for a container, presumably with a wider mouth, to equal the same weight. For reference, a 32 oz. Body Armor is 1.66 oz, a 28 oz. Gatorade bottle is 1.57 oz, a Talenti jar is 1.9 oz., and a 32 oz. Ziploc Twist n' Lock is 2.0 oz.
Good info. Forgetting to listen to my own advice about turning around and scanning the area everytime you get up after a stop, l lost that CNOC bag in the video. Actually, I walked away from my whole food bag after having dinner. Very stupid mistake. So, I have ordered another dyneema bag, the blue fitting, and a new CNOC bag. Can't remember if I ordered the 1 or 2 liter but both work for me. Thanks for commenting. Keep Smilin'
Why not just stop at a gas station and buy a 20 oz Gatorade or Leaf Tea bottle, which also have the wider tops? I hate SmartWater bottles because the plastic is so thin that they easily puncture if dropped on a rocky surface, and they are round without any edges or texture so it’s easy to have a SmartWater bottle slip out of the hand, or even out of the pack pocket they’re stored in should you bend over to tie a shoelace while wearing the pack or something.
I like the size and fit for my side pocket. I bungy them in so they never fall out when I throw the pack over my head. Keep Smilin'
I thru hiked the AT and used a total of three Smart water bottles. Of course the 3rd was still going strong at the end, so I actually went through only 2.
@@cecilchappell3283 I carried SmartWater bottles for years and agree that they’re durable on most surfaces, but it only takes that one time and that sinking feeling you’re screwed to make one change and maybe carry a little extra weight. I’ve unfortunately had a few poor experiences with SmartWater bottles that are due to their material and design.