Review: HydraPak Stow Collapsible Water Bottle

kelly jorgensen
4 days ago
2 min read

The HydraPak Stow Collapsible Water Bottle Provides A Great Solution To Packable Water Storage.

Fill. Drink. Pack. Repeat. With durable construction and minimal design for easy packing, the flexible Stow™ 500ml helps make all your adventures the best they can be. An easy-open flip cap cover protects the spill-proof nozzle when not in use, bail handle for comfortable carrying and attachment, and a weight 80% lighter than most hard bottles, and you’ve got a perfectly pocketable bottle.

BPA And PVC Free
Leakproof Flip Cap
Roll to Pack
Ultra Durable TPU

Using The Hydrapak Stow

I have been using the HydraPak Stow collapsible water bottles for over two years. I have both the 500ml and the 1L sizes. They have been leak proof and functioning properly since I've had them. I have used them snowboarding, splitboarding, hiking, fly fishing and at outdoor concerts. When full they can be stuffed into pockets or I will usually hang them from a small carabiner. There is an internal baffle in the center of the bladder on the 1L size that adds structure and keeps the bladder from ballooning out into a big ball when full. The best part about these is when they are empty they can be rolled up and stashed away without taking up a lot of space. The stow can attach to most 28MM threaded water filters, including the HydraPak 28MM Filter Kit. They do have a bit of an awkward floppy feel to them, especially the 1L, but the ability to put them just about anywhere and be able to stash them away when empty more than makes up for that. There isn't much plasticky taste to these bottles either and flavors don't tend to stay in these bottles either. I have used multiple hydration powders in these and with just a bit of dish soap and hot water the taste of the hydration mix comes right out.