Cheap DIY Backpack Water Bottle Holder

[@enricocarraro4547]

Great and easy to make idea, thanks! :) A small tip: if you just wanna be extra safe that the zip ties don't move and maintain the same length you set them at, fill their locking mechanism with some powder (baking soda, flour, basically anything...) and then add a generous drop of superglue. It will soon become rock-solid and make everything permanent and extra sturdy :)

[@Coletta123]

Clever solution and I have all the things to make it in the junk drawer! THANK YOU for sharing this super easy, clever and cheap solution!

[@j78987]

One of the clearest instructional videos I've ever seen. Great job. Thank you.

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks a lot! Glad it helped you out.

[@wildcamp80]

Great video and great cheap solution, just saved me about £60 to buy 4 backpack water bottle holders 👍

[@vistaventures1343]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy hiking!

[@nunzioification]

I can’t believe backpack companies have been slacking on this since-always, thanks for the idea, subscribed

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks! I went through a couple iterations until I settled on this idea. Glad you found it helpful!

[@OutandAboutwithTrev]

I've just been screwed around by Amazon for a delivery of a water bottle carrier for backpack, been waiting for a few days and they told me that it can't be deliveried. So had to look at ideas for being able to carry a water bottle on my new backpack - thanks for the video. Nice!

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks Trevor! Glad you found it helpful.

[@lennychew6740]

I have a Sierra Designs backpack that has a built in bottle holder. This is an incredibly useful feature. My Osprey overnighter and 4 Osprey daypacks do (did) not. Now all my Osprey's have a shoulder strap bottle holder. I have daughters so I used their hair ties instead of shock cord...Thank you!

[@vistaventures1343]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@cesarc8968]

Nice! I do this with a Nalgene bottle. I use paracord instead of zip ties, and I've secured it with the shock cord that's built in for trekking poles on my Osprey pack. I like your idea of adding shock cord to the backpack strap.

[@trevordinwoodie3231]

Great! Was about to go ahead and start sewing pouches together to carry water bottles - this is way cheaper and just as effective! Only took about 10 minutes!

[@vistaventures1343]

That's great Trevor! I'm embarrassed to say how long it took me to think of this. Glad you found this helpful. Happy hiking!

[@ktownc936]

Wow so simple. I was gonna buy a couple. But I have all of these materials. Thx alot

[@joneinarmattiasvisser6113]

This is awesome! Helped me to have my water bottle in reach on one of my backpacks instead of having to resort to bladders which freeze too fast in winter; or putting it into my pack (not efficient). In the past I have tried misderably at creating a system for my water bottle. I always used my running pack for ski touring (its great for xc skiing though) also with a diy ski fix witch worked great, but storage is limited for what I need. No avalanche equippment fits into that one for example. Water bottles do fit nicely in the front of my running pack. My orthovox cross rider 18L is great but I miss the front water bottle holder. Now it fits great and I don't habe to put off my pack all the time (which I hate!). Also, I did it diferently than you but it's similar: I use an elastic for the top of the bottle, then strap around the bottle. Thats great too. Thanks for the idea.

[@vistaventures1343]

Excellent. Glad I was able to help you out!

[@natalieroy4849]

Was just looking at water bottle sleeves but for a family of four that was going to cost us $80!! This is much better. I love water bladders for day hikes but the idea of having to stuff one into our pack full of gear stresses me out. This is a great solution. Thanks!

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks Natalie! Glad you found it helpful. Happy hiking!

[@annamoneymaker4771]

Thank you for this DIY. Definitely, I will use on my next hike.

[@vistaventures1343]

Hope it works well for you!

[@BIGMINION502]

Pretty useful. Thanks

[@RealBoiJare]

Awesome video! I knew those random zip ties I bought a few months ago would come in handy!

[@1drfl2nt]

I saw this video when you first posted it and thought it was genius. The only thing that I did different - I have long silicone tubes that I use and re-use as a straw. My husband took the cap of one of the bottles and drilled a hole for the silicone tube. He made it a tight fit. Then he drilled a needle sized hole in the cap to releave the vac created when using the straw. I attach one bottle to my strap and all I have to do is lean my head down and drink. I don't have to remove the cap or move the bottle around. When it is emply I switch out the cap to the bottle I have in my side pocket. Or I can just refill from my bladder. When traveling from home to trailhead I just cap the bottle with an intact cap and put the modified cap into a pocket so that 1- I don't forget it at home and 2- the bottle doesn't leak in transport. I also freeze my bottle the night before. The first bottle I am going to use I freeze it at a 45 degree angle so that the straw will got into the bottle in the morning and I can just top off the bottle with water at the trailhead. I hope that makes sense. d

[@vistaventures1343]

That's a good improvement. I was just thinking of doing something like that with a straw on a trip this weekend. Glad you found this hack helpful and improved it to fit your system. Happy hiking!

[@markferris1143]

@Vista Ventures Fantastic & worked well for my Hydration pack for Marathon

[@vistaventures1343]

I'm glad it worked well for you Mark!

[@wanderingpanda6556]

Cheers for this! Will def use this method as I refuse to pay more in shipping to Canada than the price of the water bottle holder itself! Saved me quite a few bucks! I had no issues with my Osprey pack as the bottles go in sideways, but my UL pack is hard or impossible to reach. Subbed as well. Nice to see what others are hiking!

[@vistaventures1343]

That's awesome! Really glad you found this helpful! Happy hiking!

[@wanderingpanda6556]

Update: Found a "water bottle belt clip" on amazon. Removed the webbing and zip tied the "female" end of the buckle to the upper shoulder daisy (I have vertical only, like your Gossamer). The other end of the buckle attaches to any water bottle size so you don't have to re-zip for a different bottle. Bottom is the same with the shock cord holding it in place. Hard to explain without photos but I think you can figure it out if you want to give it a go. Still...born out of your idea with this video. Cheers! www.amazon.ca/Katosca-Portable-Backpack-Mountaineering-Traveling/dp/B07VRBLZM9/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=water+bottle+belt+clip&qid=1617370049&sr=8-6

[@vistaventures1343]

@@wanderingpanda6556 that's what continuous improvement is all about. One idea fuels another which fuels another. Happy hiking!

[@synappticuser5669]

Sceptical at first but saw it through with a very efficient outcome. Spot on, Sir and thankyou. McIntyre

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks!

[@sonyfxi]

This is a legit pro tip! Thank you

[@trytheoutdoors]

Thank you :)

[@craigpaul2902]

What a great idea. I'll be setting this up for myself. Yewww!

[@Melissaharlowvo]

Perfect solution!

[@glynnmorgan6422]

Love the tip.. Great job!! Btw,I watched your video on the Crown 2 60 and had to buy one. Good pack..

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks! I'm glad you found those videos helpful. Happy hiking!

[@blakehansen5515]

I'll definitely be copying this

[@onthedownhillsideoflife8855]

Thanks, thats a good solution for my Zpacks Nero. Stay safe and keep on hiking.

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks! Hope it works well for you.

[@whyicare]

I will do it when I go hiking

[@bellayang6069]

Thank You. Simple but very effective.

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks. Hope you find it helpful Bella. Happy hiking!

[@jesseobrien5864]

Keep it up brother. Love and Respect. Great video!

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

[@captaincake4331]

This is by far the best and cheapest option available that works perfectly. Subscribed! Thanks man. Also, what kind of pack is that?

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks! I'm glad you found this hack helpful. The pack is a Granite Gear Crown2 60. I have a full review on the channel. I've been using it for years and really like it. Happy hiking!

[@pennyc7064]

Wow, great idea!

[@user-hz2hp7yn4d]

Thankyou.

[@buffyvachon8026]

Great idea!

[@JohnS-er7jh]

I couldn't survive without zip ties, shock cord/cord locks, Velcro and duct tape. I use these items all around the house, even for half baked repairs because I live in a very old house and I am not about to put more time/money into it at my age. My mailbox / post has been held together with zip ties/duct tape for years.

[@danilointhewoods]

Good stuff.

[@seanleonard9381]

Great vid!Thanks.

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

[@brimstone33]

Even simpler and more convenient: use an elastic cord loop at the top rather than cable ties & biner. Tie the elastic on, and form a loop with a cord lock. Cinch the cord lock just tight enough to hold the bottle securely but not so tight you can't just slip out the neck of the bottle. Easier than unclipping a biner every time you want a drink.

[@vistaventures1343]

I really like your idea on this. No prep necessary just grab a bottle and go. The way I have the length of the zip ties on my bottles I only need to pull the bottom of the bottle out of the shock chord. I don't have to undo the carabiner to take a drink. Also, I use 1 liter bottles which may be too heavy for your method. I'll definitely give it a shot and see how it compares. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@tiffanyyu3710]

Nice tutorial! What is the pocket you are using on the other strap? Was this DIYed or could you buy it somewhere?

[@vistaventures1343]

Thanks Tiffany. I purchased the shoulder pouch from Z-packs. Happy hiking!

[@TheMaecki]

Clever.

[@pascalchavanon1930]

Thank for the tip.👍🇫🇷

[@microgreensgrower3946]

How long are the zip ties?

[@EZdotdotdot]

My tiny 15L daypack does not have daisy chains on the shoulder strap. Any ideas, anyone?

[@meYogii_]

I'm not playing dumb, never heard of shock cord, what is that?? Don't think I've ever used that english word when talking to someone.

[@vistaventures1343]

Hello. No problem. You could look up bungee shock cord and it should come up. Below is an example link. Hope this helps! 1/8" x 25' Bungee Shock Cord - Elastic Nylon Cords Kayak Stretch String Rope & Tie Down Trailer Strap, Marine Grade a.co/d/9M8cyrZ

[@timmo971]

Could of saved yourself a couple of cable ties if you know a barrel knot

[@jamesmceraghan9165]

Trade water bottle for a GRÀYL YOUR ALL SET 👍