Couldn't be any happier with my new bottle holder unless I had found it
contained a hidden stash of ancient coins worth a small fortune. I'm
using my new-found favorite hiking gear to hold a 20 ounce, insulated,
matte finish water bottle, and the Wild Wolf Outfitters bottle holder
provides a perfect, adjustable fit: snug, but not too tight; quick and
easy bottle insertion and extraction; plenty of options for positioning
the holder and strap exactly where they fit best on my body.
I'm a geocacher. Not the kind who thrives on the quick and easy cache
finds (though I'm all for any who can't live without those). Rather, I
like the challenging, longer hikes to parts unknown to make my cache
finds. Those longer excursions always require carrying water, usually a
hydration bladder full, and the Wild Wolf Outfitters bottle holder
serves as great secondary storage for much better temperature-controlled
hydration.
My new Wild Wolf Outfitters sidekick is ruggedly constructed, looks
great (chose the blue one, but it was a toss-up, because both color
offerings are handsome), and it's my most-prized accessory gear, even
for some of the shorter hikes and adventures. For those quicker, shorter
forays into the wild, the holder carries my only water supply, and the
ample bottle protection provided is much appreciated. The two secure,
zippered pockets on the face of the holder are perfect for stashing a
bit of geocaching swag, a map or cache notes, a mobile phone, some
caching tools-of-the-trade, or things I haven't yet discovered would be
ideal to have quickly at hand. I can envision doing some urban and quick
caching carrying only the Wild Wolf Outfitters bottle holder and an
insulated bottle, with everything else I'd need stashed in the zippered
pockets.
The generously-long, adjustable strap for the holder has heavy duty,
metal clips that attach to metal D-rings, which are enhancements that
provide extra protection for my water bottle and the holder's pocket
contents. I could go on and on about all I love about the Wild Wolf
Outfitters bottle holder (including that having it makes me part of the
Wolf Pack), but I'll just quickly note other greatly appreciated features:
+The drawstring closure firmly secures a water bottle into the
holder, so there's no danger of the bottle falling out and being
damaged, or possibly being lost
+The hand strap makes it much easier to drink from my water bottle,
without removing the bottle from its protection
+I prefer having the padded strap rest comfortably on my shoulder,
but I do like the option (via the special clip) to attach the holder to
my backpack
+Did I mention how attractive my blue model is? Love the
contrast-piping.
+Finally, even the zipper pulls have been engineered to be both
attractive and functional. They're not just decorative, nor a minimalist
afterthought.
One of the smartest buys I've made, ever. Best customer follow-up from
any company, ever. Color me impressed and happy and sending a gigantic,
super-positive Wolfpack howl from the USA.
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This 25oz carrier holds a wallet and maybe an Google Pixel 2-sized phone in the external pouch. The pictures of the 1L water bottle has the strap inside the non-MOLLE pouch that has credit card slots. The outer pouch can hold either a Zippo or a Bic lighter and a chapstick or other small item. I guess there's also a strap to secure it to a pack if desired. The straps (purchased in March 2022) are metal and have a nice stair-like grip. Have not tested the durability.I bought this with the intention of walking and not having to carry my stuff in the pockets of my athletic shorts--I enjoy a full range of motion. I don't plan to scramble or do long hikes. Having purchased this on sale for about $15, I am quite happy with this. If it's not that durable I'll update the review as an Buyer FYI. 4-stars for not having tested it and the 25 oz not having the orange color (for visibility and I'm biased like that) at the time of purchase.
