How To Avoid Risks of Water Filters and Bladders in Subfreezing Temperatures

Avoid SUB FREEZING Backpacking Hydration Risks

[@dtownsoccer62]

Great video! Have you ever had any issues with the water bladder freezing up throughout the day while inside your backpack? Or does it generally stay warm enough inside the backpack to not freeze?

[@bradlock55]

Thanks brotha. No I’ve never had that issue; depending on the suspension system of the backpack the water bladder’s usually either touching or close to your back, and that’s enough to keep the bladder above freezing. I frequently see Nalgene bottles or other bladders placed on the outside of the backpack freeze up