Pros: Great idea, keeps water close by, secure mounting point for MAS equipped bags.
Cons: The water bottle lid is a bit hard to remove to refill.
The Bottom Line: While $15.00 might seem a bit expensive for an empty water bottle, you are paying for the high quality pouch that will fit any standard water bottle.
ncphototrekker's Full Review: Tamrac MX5398, Mas Water Bottle Carrier, Belt Styl...
This looks like a frivolous purchase at $15.00, but if you are a photographer that goes on long hikes to get your photographs, it is quite worth it. Designed by Tamrac for their line of camera bags with the MAS system (Modular Accessory System), the carrier for the water bottle fits many of their camera bags. I have mine attached to the Tamrac Expedition 5. I went for years without carrying water on my hikes, which was not the smartest thing to do, but I was loaded down, and just didn't have room for a water bottle anywhere. When I saw this item in the B&H Photo catalog, I knew I had to have it.
Now, I don't have to worry about where to put the water bottle. It is snugly mounted to the side of the rucksack within easy reach of a thirsty arm. It mounts with a thick nylon strap that has both Velcro and snapping closures. Once attached, this pouch is very secure, and will fit not only the supplied Tamrac water bottle, but any number of standard sized water bottles. It is made with the same nylon that the Tamrac bags are and looks to be quite durable.
The supplied water bottle is a good size and holds plenty of water for a moderate hike. It is well sealed so there are no leaks. However, because it is so well sealed, you might have a hard time taking the cap off...I sure do. But, like I said, the pouch fits any number of standard water bottles, so feel free to stick your name brand spring water in there and head into the woods.
I feel that this is a very useful accessory, and I'm very happy that Tamrac came up with design. I wish their water bottle was a bit easier to open up, but it will probably loosen up in time. Because this is really such a basic item that doesn't really have any stand out features, I will have to rate it as a 3-star product, but that is not to say I wouldn't recommend it to a friend. I have really enjoyed having water with me on my hikes.
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