Source Outdoor Helix Bite Angled Valve Kit with Long Wearing Design Review

Source Outdoor Helix Bite Angled Valve Kit with Long Wearing Design

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  • Source Exclusive Helix valve kit
  • Delivers high water flow with minimal bite pressure
  • Omni directional operation
  • Integrated twist shut-off
  • Long wearing design.

Cylindrical shape requires no special mouth orientation. Unique mechanism delivers full flow with just a soft bite.

Will not leak even under pressure or with prolonged use. Build-in bayonet style shut off.

Features:

  • Cylindrical shape requires no special mouth orientation.
  • Bite valve – Unique mechanism delivers full flow with just a soft bite.
  • Retreat spring mechanism – Will not leak even under pressure or with prolonged use.
  • Build-in bayonet style shut off.
  • Omni directional operation.
  • Integral lock – Integrated twist shut-off.
  • Long wearing design.
  • Dirt Shield™ – Valve cover
  • Angled valve

Source Outdoor WXP Low Profile Hydration System Review

Source Outdoor WXP Low Profile Hydration System

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  • High-performance, low-profile hydration reservoir with wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion
  • Taste-free reservoir with maintenance-free Glass Like liner prevents bio-film build-up
  • Grunge Guard Technology inhibits bacteria growth on the reservoir and drinking tube surfaces
  • Rounded Helix bite valve delivers a full flow with just a soft bite; built-in safety shutoff mechanism
  • Transparent blue co-extruded drinking tube; 2-liter capacity (70 ounces)

The lightweight, mid-volume Fuse hydration pack from Source Outdoor carries essentials for the trail with its 12-liter (405 cubic inch) cargo area and 3-liter (100-ounce) Widepac hydration reservoir.

Great for a short ride or a hike, the Fuse includes a main cargo area that’s complemented by an external compartment for keys and wallet, a padded pocket for electronics, and a separate insulated hydration compartment. It also features padded shoulder straps, an adjustable sternum belt with integrated whistle, padded and vented porous foam back system, concealed rain cover, side mesh pockets, and a helmet securing loop.

The 3-liter Widepac hydration bladder features a wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion. Source’s Glass-Like Film is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. And the bladder retains a pure liquid taste with no plastic flavor.

The Widepac comes with a co-extruded tube and rounded Helix bite valve, which delivers a full flow with just a soft bite and a safety shutoff mechanism that won’t leak under pressure or with prolonged use.

Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Tactical Assault 20L Cargo Pack with 3L Hydration System Review

Source Tactical Assault 20L Cargo Pack with 3L Hydration System

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  • Military quality pack with overall cargo capacity of 20 liters (1220 cubic inches); 3-liter WLPS hydration reservoir (100 ounces)
  • Contoured Shoulder Straps, Adjustable Flexible Sternum Strap, Waist Belt – Keeps load stable and distributed on hips/shoulders as needed
  • Main cargo compartment, plus MOLLE loop attachments, external pouch, and compression straps
  • Non-bite Storm push-pull valve for straw-like drinking; angled design for less tubing
  • Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates; compatible with QMT accessories

The high performance Assault cargo pack from Source Tactical features a generous main compartment and an overall cargo capacity of 1220 cubic inches (20 liters). It comes with the low-profile WLPS hydration reservoir with a 3-liter capacity, drinking tube with Cool Weave cover, and Storm valve for straw-like drinking. The Assault pack features contoured, padded shoulder straps for comfort, an independent suspension system with reinforced, ventilated back panel for stability, and adjustable hip belt and sternum strap. In addition to the main cargo area, the Assault has an insulated liquid compartment that’s easily accessed via a top zipper (with tube routing on either the left or right shoulder), side compression straps, a large external pouch and flat pocket for essentials, and multiple MOLLE/PAL loops. The Assault comes with the 3-liter WLPS hydration reservoir (BPA and phthalate free), a low-profile bladder that’s specially designed for ballistic vest integration. Source’s Glass-Like Film is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Outdoors Weave Covered Helix Tube Kit for Extra Durability and UV Protection (Blue) Review

Source Outdoors Weave Covered Helix Tube Kit for Extra Durability and UV Protection (Blue)

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  • Round bite valve for easy drinking at any angle; delivers high water flow with minimal bite pressure
  • 90-degree design allows the tube to be shorter to minimize excess tubing
  • Dirt-Shield protective cover keeps valve free of dirt, sand, dust, and pollution
  • Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates water
  • Male connector compatible with Source SQC and QMT accessories

The Helix Bite Valve from Source Outdoor features a rounded shape for easy drinking at any angle.

A retreat spring mechanism with a single-piece bite valve delivers a full flow with just a soft bite and a safety shutoff mechanism that won’t leak under pressure or with prolonged use.
The 90-degree design allows the tube to be shorter, minimizing excess tubing around your chest and creating an ideal drinking angle. It also includes a Dirt-Shield protective cover that protects the valve from valve from dirt, sand, dust, mud, and other pollution.

This kit includes a co-extruded drinking tube with a Cool Weave cover that blocks UV light and insulates, keeping your water cool and inhibiting bacteria growth.
The tube’s male connector is compatible with SQC (Source Quick Connect) and QMT (Quick Mate Technology) accessories.

Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals.
Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Tactical Advance Mobility 3-Liter Hydration Pack Review

Source Tactical Advance Mobility 3-Liter Hydration Pack

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  • High-performance, multi-functional hydration pack; 3-liter WXP hydration bladder (100 ounces)
  • Can be worn backpack style, inserted in rucks, or direct-attached to MOLLE on vests or rucks
  • Tuck-away shoulder straps; sternum strap for added stability; zippered top opening for quick access to reservoir; external fill port
  • Taste-free WXP reservoir with wide, easy-access opening; non-bite Storm push-pull valve for straw-like drinking; BPA and phthalate free
  • Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates; compatible with QMT accessories

The best selling hydration system from Source Tactical, the 3-liter Tactical hydration pack offers a variety of usage modes — worn backpack style, inserted in rucks, or direct-attached to MOLLE on vests or rucks using the Source QCA buckle system. The Tactical features quick-release shoulder straps that can be folded into a back pocket to load into a larger pack or mount on gear. A zippered top opening provides quick and easy access to the reservoir for cleaning, draining, or replacement. Closed cell insulation keeps the liquid cool for better absorption by the body. Other features include an external fill port, sternum strap for added stability, and elastic secured loop to keep loose strap-ends from dangling. The Tactical comes with a 3-liter WXP reservoir (BPA and phthalate free), which features a wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion. Source’s Glass-Like Film prevents bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. Grunge Guard Technology inhibits bacteria growth on the reservoir and drinking tube surfaces for the life of the system. The WXP is complemented by the high-flow Storm valve, a push-pull system that’s like drinking from a straw. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Outdoor Ultimate Hydration System with Widepac Reservoir Review

Source Outdoor Ultimate Hydration System with Widepac Reservoir

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  • Hydration reservoir with wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion; 3-liter capacity (100 ounces)
  • Taste-free bladder with maintenance-free Glass Like liner prevents bio-film build-up
  • Universal Tube Adapter fits variety of water bottles and indoor/outdoor taps and faucets for fast refills
  • Rounded Helix bite valve delivers a full flow with just a soft bite; built-in safety shutoff mechanism
  • Magnetized drink tube holder secures hydration hoses in place

Get all of Source Outdoor’s hydration innovations in one package with this hydration system, which includes a 2-liter Widepac reservoir (70-ounce capacity), Helix bite valve, a Universal Tube Adapter, weave-covered tube, and a magnetic tube holder clip.

Source’s Glass-Like Film in the Widepac bladder (BPA and phthalate free) is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. And the wide opening bladder retains a pure liquid taste with no plastic flavor.

You can connect the Universal Tube Adapter (UTA) to a water tap and fill your reservoir directly from the faucet, or plug a water bottle’s threaded nozzle into the UTA and let the water flow from the bottle to the reservoir. The UTA expands when a reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if the reservoir is accidentally overfilled.

The Helix Bite Valve features a rounded shape for easy drinking at any angle. The drinking tube’s Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates, keeping your water cool and inhibiting bacteria growth. Offering automatic, no-look operation, the magnetic clip holds your hydration tube in place during activity.

Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Tactical ILPS Low Profile Hydration System Upgrade Kit w/ Universal Tube Adaptor Review

Source Tactical ILPS Low Profile Hydration System Upgrade Kit w/ Universal Tube Adaptor

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  • Innovative low-profile hydration reservoir with 2-liter volume when inserted in vest; up to 3 liters placed inside cargo pack
  • Universal Tube Adapter (UTA) fits a variety of water bottles and indoor/outdoor taps and faucets
  • Taste-free reservoir with maintenance-free Glass Like liner prevents bio-film build-up
  • Patented non-bite Storm push-pull valve for straw-like drinking
  • Drinking tube with Cool Weave cover blocks UV light and insulates; compatible with QMT accessories

Specially designed for ballistic vest integration, the innovative low-profile ILPS bladder from Source Tactical allows for a liquid volume of 2 liters when inserted into a vest a maximum of 3 liters when placed inside a cargo pack. This ILPS Upgrade Kit comes with Source’s Universal Tube Adapter (UTA), which enables you to connect the UTA to a water tap and fill your reservoir directly from the faucet. You can also plug a water bottle’s threaded nozzle into the UTA and let the water flow from the bottle to the reservoir. The UTA expands when a reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if the reservoir is accidentally overfilled. Source’s Glass-Like Film is smoother than standard TPU films with virtually no difference from glass itself, preventing bio-film build up and making the system virtually self-cleaning. And the bladder retains a pure liquid taste with no plastic flavor. Utilizing an FDA-approved and EPA-registered anti-microbial agent, Grunge Guard Technology inhibits bacteria growth on the reservoir and drinking tube surfaces for the life of the system. The QMT valve tip offers the convenience of disconnecting the valve so the tube can be easily woven through tight opening. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.

Source Outdoor Helix Tube Kit and UTA Rapid Refill Combination Kit Review

Source Outdoor Helix Tube Kit and UTA Rapid Refill Combination Kit

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  • The rapid hydration refill kit is our groundbreaking solution to refill your hydration system ‘on the move’ – without opening your backpack or even taking it off your back
  • Fits almost every bottle and tap, connects to the tube with SQC Quick Connect in place of the drinking valve
  • Get extra reach with this drinking tube, equipped with SQC connectors on both ends
  • Kit includes a Co-Ex tube and QMT helix valve
  • The UTA expands when reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if reservoir is accidentally overfilled.

SOURCE UTA – Rapid Hydration Refill Kit

A revolutionary solution for refilling your hydration system on the move.
The reservoir is filled directly through the tube eliminating the need to remove the hydration pack from the back for refills.

The UTA kit includes
SQC UTA adaptor – Fits almost every bottle and tap, connects to the tube with SQC Quick Connect in place of the drinking valve.
SQC Co-ex tube – Get extra reach with this drinking tube, equipped with SQC connectors on both ends.
SQC Helix Drinking Valve – SOURCE Valve with SQC Quick Connector.

* What is SQC? Source Quick Connect (SQC) provides push-button convenience for fast and easy disconnection and connection of drinking tube and valve, and attachment of various accessories like the UTA or in-line filters.
When disconnected, the SQC-auto-lock seals both loose ends watertight, which means you can exchange the tube or accessories also when the reservoir is full.

UTA Kit – Facts & Infos
* Fits a variety of water bottles and indoor/outdoor taps and faucets
* Filling time from a 1.5L bottle: ca 50 seconds
* Filling time from tap: 2L in 45 sec, 3L in 1 min 05 sec
* The UTA expands when reservoir is full and automatically disconnects if reservoir is accidentally overfilled.

Source Outdoor Storm Hydration Push-Pull Drinking Valve Kit (Orange/Black) Review

Source Outdoor Storm Hydration Push-Pull Drinking Valve Kit (Orange/Black)

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  • Source patented Storm valve angled free flow valve design, guarantees unmatched flow.
  • Fits standard hydration tubes
  • Offers 25% higher flow than bite valve designs
  • Push/Pull operation- no biting required
  • Offers hands-free operation

SOURCE Hydration Push-Pull Drinking Valve

Angled free flow valve design, guarantees unmatched flow. Sealing mechanism locks shut with a simple twist (ideal for extremely cold weather).

Features

*Push/Pull valve
*Round Shape
*Shut-off mechanism
*Secure lock
*Angled valve
*Dirt Shield – Valve cover

Source Outdoor Whistler 20L Cargo Pack with 3L Hydration System Review

Source Outdoor Whistler 20L Cargo Pack with 3L Hydration System

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  • Lightweight, mid-volume pack with 3L Widepac hydration bladder; ideal for freeriding, trail biking, running, hiking, and more
  • Zippered compartment and side net pockets for holding up to 20L of essentials; extra long straps securely holds hemet and pads
  • Padded shoulder straps; adjustable sternum belt; integrated waist belt; 70D ripstop nylon construction
  • Taste-free reservoir with maintenance-free Glass Like liner prevents bio-film build-up
  • Rounded Helix bite valve delivers a full flow with just a soft bite; built-in safety shutoff mechanism

Designed by pro riders for pure freeride sessions, the Whistler hydration pack from Source Outdoor includes a 3-liter Widepac hydration reservoir plus 20 liters of cargo capacity (1220 cubic inches). It’s a great match for endurance racers as well as those who need to store more cargo for longer hikes, kayak tours, and bike rides. The Whistler features a main cargo compartment, exterior essentials compartment with internal Storeganizer, and easily reachable fast access hip pockets for more storage. The pack also includes padded shoulder straps for comfort over the long haul, lightweight 70D ripstop nylon construction, padded and vented back system, adjustable sternum strap (with integrated whistle), integrated waist belt, docking station for hydration valve, helmet carrier, and carry handle. The 3-liter (100-ounce) Widepac hydration bladder features a wide opening for easy filling, cleaning, draining, and ice insertion. Source’s Glass-Like Film prevents bio-film build up, and the bladder retains a pure liquid taste. The Widepac comes with a co-extruded tube and rounded Helix bite valve, which delivers a full flow with just a soft bite and a safety shutoff mechanism that won’t leak under pressure or with prolonged use. Source has been a groundbreaker in hydration system technology and is also well known for its tactical gear and hiking sandals. Tested in the most extreme conditions, hundreds of thousands of Source hydration systems are in use in the field.