Hydration Packs & Backpacks for Hands-Free Convenience

We champion comfort and convenience with our waist and vest hydration pack collection, ensuring easy, hands-free hydration wherever your adventure takes you. These packs keep your water within reach so that you can stay focused on the trail, road, or any outdoor pursuit

Water Bottles for Hiking - Lightweight & Durable Options

Our lightweight, durable water bottles come in a variety of sizes and designs, including wide-mouth options for easy filling. Compact and convenient, they're perfect for any adventure. For travellers needing quick access to clean water, we also offer on-the-go filtration and purification solutions for fast-flow, purified hydration everywhere you go.

Water Bladders - Flexible, Space-Saving Hydration Essentials

Paddy Pallin’s range of bladders are designed for easy pouring, effortless carrying, and compact storage. Available in various shapes and pack styles, they offer durability with tear and weather resistance. With a generous 3L capacity, they are tough, leak-proof, and built for reliability. For lightweight performance, our Osprey water bladders provide a perfect balance of convenience and durability, ideal for half-day pursuits and fast-paced activities where weight and stability matter most.

Water Filters & Purification - Drink Clean, Anytime, Anywhere

When heading out on an outdoor adventure, staying hydrated is essential to keeping your energy up and reaching your destination. But have you considered whether the water you drink is clean and safe? Paddy Pallin's range of water purification and treatment solutions ensures you have access to safe drinking water wherever you go.

From high-performance water filters with advanced filtration technology to trusted purification tablets that protect against bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, we have the essentials every traveller needs to avoid water contamination. Easy to use and travel-friendly, our filtration and purification options are your go-to for safe, worry-free hydration on any journey.
  

Shop Hydration Essentials at Paddy Pallin for Your Next Adventure!

Gear up for your next adventure with Australia's best hydration essentials. Our collection offers the perfect trifecta of cost, weight, and performance—shop now and stay hydrated wherever you go!

When you’re out on an adventure, it’s important to stay hydrated. At Paddy Pallin, we stock plenty of options for carrying your water and making sure it is safe to drink. Whether you want to carry your water in a bottle or a bladder, we’ve got you covered. Our hydration backpack, water bottle and water treatment options are sourced from leading brands including Osprey, CamelBak, HydraPak, Nalgene, MSR, Katadyn, Steripen, Platypus and Sea To Summit.

Hiking Hydration Gear FAQs

Does Paddy Pallin sell hydration bags?

Yes, we do! At Paddy Pallin we stock hydration backpacks from Osprey, Salomon, HydraPak and CamelBak. They come with water bladders from 1.5/2/2.5 to 3 litres. The backpacks themselves range in storage capacity from 1.5 to 34 litres, depending on the activity you need them for.

Do I need a hydration backpack?

You don’t need a specific backpack for your hydration bladder. These days, most hiking backpacks have a section that you can put a bladder into. If you’re buying a new backpack, look for one that has a hydration sleeve or a hanging hook or clip to support a water bladder. You can also choose to carry water bottles instead of a water reservoir. However, using a water bladder keeps the weight of the water against your back, making the weight distribution more comfortable for you. It’s also easier to reach a drinking tube than a water bottle. So long as you make sure you drink, not sip your water, it can be easier to stay hydrated if you use a water reservoir.

How do I choose the right hydration backpack?

Picking a hydration bag depends on what activities you’ll be doing. If you are going for short walks or runs up to half a day, you may want something that has minimal storage for anything other than the water bladder, a first aid kit and some food. Head out for longer walks, ultra runs or multi-day treks, and you’ll need a bag that has more storage space. Some styles have different back lengths or specific female shaping that are tailored to fit your body shape and size. Visit one of our Paddy Pallin stores to see the range available and talk with our experienced staff to help you choose the right hydration pack for your outdoor activities.

How many litres should my hydration bladder carry?

How much water you should carry in your hydration pack will depend on several things – what activity you’re doing, how long you’re out and weather conditions. Health guidelines recommend you drink at least 2.5 litres for men and 2 litres for women per day. But if you’re working hard or it’s hot outside, you’ll need to drink more to stay hydrated. It’s always better to take more water than you think you need. You can always partially fill a larger water bladder if you’re heading out for a shorter walk.