Miyagi's DIY Smart Water Bottle Hack

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Just thinking about this today and it pops up on the top of my feed. KZbin algorithm is getting GOOD!!!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Sometimes it’s scary when it feels like it’s reading our minds. 😂 😂 😂

[@BackcountryForward]

It’s been WAY too long for me to have only just finally watched this! Seen it on my feed hundreds of times. Your skills in voice over and giving an awesome instructional are superb my friends. I enjoyed this if for no other reason than your skill in putting the video together as a whole. Personally probably wouldn’t do this method but it’s a great idea!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thank you much my friend!

[@TucsonArizona]

I'm done with bladders. This is what I have been looking for. Thanks for posting!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

I’ve had a tremendous amount of success with this. Good luck out there and thanks for watching! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@JHJohnstons]

I stumbled across this video while looking for a better idea than a hydration bladder. I bought the parts and made the conversion in about two minutes. Easy project that works great! Thanks for sharing, Miyagi! - Hooch

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

James Johnston ...awesome!! Trips and I have been using it for a few years now. Super simple & convenient. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@mattsoukup1789]

I had come up with most of this on my own out of experimentation, but I have to say the but about using the smart water cap for the flushing blew my mind! Very nice!

[@georgeleakos8376]

Hi, you can also insert (tight fit) the hydration tube directly into the sport cap. Dip the end of the hydration in boiling water to soften it up and forcibly push it through the sport cap. Works great.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Absolutely true!! Great tip George!

[@MarkKratzMC]

Awesome ideas. Great video

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks Mark!

[@celluloidcypher]

I'm just seeing this video. great ideas for lightweight conversion. I am interested in the conversion for the hydrapak bladder using the 42mm cap from source hydration. I looked all over and can't find the video you mentioned.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I like this option. Bladder bags can be punctured and a water bottle is easier to wash out since it is transparent. Not everybody can or wants to buy specific types of gear. Maybe I come across as "old school", but I have no problem and actually like using canteens and bottles.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Being able to directly see my water supply and ease of consuming were my selling points. Since this video I’ve added a few lightweight quick release side buckles for super fast removal and attachment. Update coming out soon! Thanks for watching. Cheers ~ Miyagi

[@helensingh506]

This was so great

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Much appreciated Helen. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisbellette9181]

Awesome 🙌

[@rickcortes_7654]

Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

+Tequila Rick 2C ID. I've used this system now for about two years. For me it's the best option I've found out there and I wanted to share it with our community. I hope it works just as well for you. Thanks for your comment. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@OutLan]

Super brilliant idea. The best of both worlds! Thanks for sharing.

[@Smallzi27]

Super cool hack!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks so much!

[@Smallzi27]

@@MiyagiontheTrail I’m super new to hiking and backpacking. We are definitely going to try this out! My kids will love this.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

@@Smallzi27 it’s a great way to make sure you’re properly managing your water because you can see it and easily take it on and off your pack. Good luck! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@travelscoutsunplugged]

Great video!

[@scottwoolum3263]

Smart idea!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks!

[@bestrong3149]

Definitely gonna use that Thanks for sharing

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Amazon recently changed products. Try searching “Lixada Hydration drinking tube”. Good luck! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@davepratt3912]

Thanks for sharing sir. Did you notice any bad flavor from the tube?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Not at all Dave. I’ve been using the same system for about five or six years now. For me there’s nothing better. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated!

[@Oldsparkey]

This is a great idea and I will be switching over to it. I really have no desire to use a water bladder inside my pack. I can see one possible problem ( No one has mentioned in the remarks ) that require some caution. It's due to new hygiene thoughts on the trail. Mistakes do happen. I'm remembering one camper that mistook his Prep H for toothpaste at night. Don't get the water bottles confused if you are also using a Bidet.

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Extremely well done video and a great tip I'm sure hikers will be taking advantage of.

[@mary-xi9gx]

This is exactly what I am looking for! Thanks so much!

[@ThomasJordan-ITW]

Awesome idea! I’ll have to give this a try - thanks guys! ✌🏻

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Works great! Thanks for watching!! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@roaming_ren3972]

Nice! Thanks for sharing, I will have to try this for my Nuun tablet water bottle.

[@sunnygram3850]

Thanks Miyagi I loved your water bottle hack.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks so much Clydette! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@Love2Wander]

Outstanding hack will be doing this thanks for sharing stay safe on your adventures

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks Love2Wander! You too...may 2020 bring you many safe and happy trail miles.

[@jeffm5808]

great idea i was notice that when i have a bottle on my gregory stout i cant reach the bottle. this looks like a perfect solution. i can leave the bottle in the side pocket and run tube to shoulder strap. my question is can you extend the tube to work with t 1 l smart water bottle?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Hi Jeff! Thanks for commenting. The system was originally designed for putting your water bottle in your packs side pocket as you describe. The extra long hose it comes with can be routed a number of different ways on your pack and comes with different adapters for different size bottles. I wanted to counterbalance my pack, not strain my shoulders retrieving my water each time, be able to see the level of my remaining water and having the ability to refill the bottles quickly. The slight modifications, additions and placement allow me to achieve all of these. The “inner” tube will work no problem with a one liter smart water bottle. I cut mine down to accommodate the smaller bottle I use. Hope this helps! Cheers ~ Miyagi

[@jeffm5808]

@@MiyagiontheTrail just got mine tonight to tried it works great and should solve the problem with me not being able to reach my water bottle in the side pocket. just have to cut the drinking tube down . can't wait to get this out on the trail. like that the tube that goes into the bottle just slides up into the drinking tube for different size bottles. thanks s for sharing

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!!

[@recentskepticism122]

Pretty damn slick!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks Perry!

[@jehsom]

Hi! I'm looking to put a Sawyer Micro Squeeze filter inline on the hose outside the bottle. This filter requires 1/4" hose. Do either of the referenced products use 1/4" hose? Also, are there any considerations for doing this configuration? Thank you!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Hey Moshe, thanks for reaching out. Yes it will fit the diameter of the tubing present in the “Source Convertube” Kit. In fact, they actually sell a version of the kit with a Sawyer Micro included (branded with Source on the label). Amazon - “Source Convertube Snep + Sawyer Filter” amzn.to/3kFsE84

[@jehsom]

@@MiyagiontheTrail Thank you!!

[@jehsom]

@@MiyagiontheTrail Have you seen this similar less expensive product? amzn.com/B000GM6LWS

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Yes I have actually and I purchased one. It’s not quite as robust as the other one but it does work just fine. My daughter has used it now on a few trips. I replaced the mouthpiece that it comes with with a more deluxe Osprey brand one which in my opinion is a much better bite valve.

[@N8TRONOUS]

Awesome thanks for the tip

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks for watching Nathan!

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Thanks for the video

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks for stopping by our channel. Merry Christmas to you and yours and good luck Warren!!

[@AntwonDaBusiness]

Genius

[@Mtnsunshine]

Great idea. Well done video. Nice and clear. Thank you!

[@PyrateRumRunner]

Does it vent air back into the bottle or will it collapse the bottle from creating a vacuum?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

It does have a small silicone vent on the top of the cap to prevent this.

[@wess5478]

Why not measure the tube to make sure it's positioned for easy drinking instead of just cutting it at 2 inches?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Great point Wes! Thanks for bringing that up. I’ll probably be shooting an updated video and I’ll be sure to include that. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@jamiemaxwell2074]

I like this. My pack makes reaching any water, nearly impossible. I was looking for a way to remedy this problem. I think I just found it.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Sweeeeeeet!! Let me know how it works out for you. Amazon has switched a few of their product lines around but I think you can still find them if you search “Lixada Water Bottle drink tube”. Good luck!!

[@jamiemaxwell2074]

@@MiyagiontheTrail Hey thanks for the tip. Will have a look now.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

My daughter...trailname “Hotrod” likes to keep her one liter bottle in the side pocket and just keeps the longer tube length. Myself, I like the bottle up front and easily viewable and I cut the tube length down significantly. To each their own! Good luck 👍

[@jamiemaxwell2074]

@@MiyagiontheTrail OH! Such an obvious solution...one that I just didn't think of.

[@Mike-ql4sz]

Indeed, I too prefer a bottle on the side of the pack rather than a bladder w. tubing but frankly i don't get it why u need to attach a tube to it?! Simple, plain bottle is better 2me

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Just one of a million ways to do things. I just prefer quick sipping on the go vs. pulling the bottle out of the sleeve, unscrewing or flipping the cap and taking my eyes off the trail while I take a drink. It adds a touch of complexity and weight but for me the convenience wins out every time. Cheers Mike!

[@Mike-ql4sz]

@@MiyagiontheTrail Got it! I understand now. Thx

[@jeffreyfuchs3379]

Did you ever do the video on how to make an adapter to put a sawyer on a HydraPak? Couldn't seem to find it. Thanks!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Hey Jeffrey! You caught me! 😂 unfortunately I did not. #fail. It’s on my list of “to do’s”. I appreciate you watching. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@serbanradu3845]

WOW.....this is a really good video

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

+Dracul thanks! I appreciate that

[@IPv6Freely]

I had problems with the zpacks clip popping out. The rubber bit kept falling off and I think I've lost it at this point. However, I think with some elastic shock cord holding the bottom its less likely to be an issue.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

I’ve tried the Aquaclip from Zpacks. Works well for awhile, however I’ve had two snap on me. Don’t even bother in colder temps as they become quite brittle. Thanks for watching!

[@juliotstorres4172]

Very nice indeed! Thnx for the great video.

[@sloanIrrigation]

I carried a smart water bottle for about 2 months. Then, it suddenly tasted as if I were drinking from a new water hose. I discarded and purchased another. 6 weeks, same issue. Rubbery/plastic taste. I only used purified water and from different sources. I experimented carefully to make sure it was not from some other source. In doing some research, I am learning that these bottles are like any other water bottle and meant for one time use and then discarded and that, in time, the plastic begins to break down. I am looking for information here. Being a minimalist, I love these bottles

[@juliaphelps8921]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@mosquito8038]

I don't understand why smart water is so popular, to me it's just expensive water. Can someone pls explain what it's benefits are?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

It’s not so much the water as it is the bottle itself. The bottle material is robust enough to survive on the trail but significantly lighter than a Nalgene bottle. The thread pattern also fits the ever popular “Sawyer Squeeze” water filter. The 750ml bottle seems to also fit nicely in most backpack side pockets and specialty made front pockets. They’re definitely not the end-all and be-all solution for everyone....just the most popular right now. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

[@mosquito8038]

@@MiyagiontheTrail Ahh ok got it, thanks for the explanation. I just remember seeing it the first time a year ago in a commercial break (here in Germany. Never heard of it before then and also it's still not popular at all) and my boyfriend and I where just so annoyed by the commercial, thinking how dumb it is :D But I guess in the trekking world it's loved for other reasons than what it's marketed for then. I didn't know about the material and that the opening is different from other similar bottles.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Mos quito truthfully, the most beneficial thing is that it is the same fitting as our most popular water filter here in the states. Otherwise, almost any inexpensive water bottle would work out great! Cheers!!

[@Dakota.Covers]

Do folks ever carry one bottle on each strap?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Actually yes! I’ve carried one on each side. One was filled with an electrolyte mix and one with water. I’ve also done a breakfast drink.

[@chrisrioux]

Lixada kit is no longer available.. Do you have the link to the Source brand one? Can't seem to find it..

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

The Desert Blue system works equally as well. Blue Desert SmarTube Hydration System www.amazon.com/dp/B000GM6LWS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_vb5fFbPYYKQSE

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@hidilley]

brilliant. love it!

[@frankmichaeladams8868]

How do you back wash with the smart water bottle if it is your dirty bottle? It seems that you will need another clean bottle just for back washing. Can anybody comment on that?

[@markcummings6856]

Frank Michael Adams You are right. Mmost hikers are going to have at least 2 containers, even a cooking pot. So, first filter out a liter of water and transfer back to back flush. Longer trail hikers would be using this method when in town, and utilizing tap water from hostel, hostel, etc.

[@bdvtraghvendra]

Tq very much

[@w9jim]

Weight penalty of the cap? Geez, you could put 50 of those in your pack and not feel a thing!

[@hikerJohn]

They are $35.00 now a year and a half after this video was posted

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

The Katadyn Replacement EZ-Clean Membrane Filter Cartridge BeFree Water Filtration System is still available on Amazon for $25.00. This is the filter only. Katadyn Befree Replacement Cartridge www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9SE2T9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xr9MBbZNY5TP1

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Thid is not a hack. You are just using an expensive kit.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

I hacked up the tubing…does that count? 😂 😂. How about tips and tricks?

[@Brendan74WellAUS]

👍🇦🇺

[@thomdrum]

Bingo

[@MaYbYl8eR]

Miyagi? What kind of weeb are you???

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

What is a “weeb”?

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

My trail name was given, not chosen. 😉. But for the record, I do love the Japanese culture.

[@stevenfritz6891]

Creative and relevant! Thanks for sharing!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Thanks Steven! Much appreciated. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi