I arrived home from a weekend backpack trip to find my new Platypus hydration system had arrived in the mail.

Woo-hoo! (Mail order gear makes me wicked happy!)

Searching about locally last week for a replacement bladder for my tired and leaky Platypus wasn't easy.

But finally I came across a great deal online at Campmor: A Platypus 2.0 liter bladder, cordura nylon protective cover, lapel clip, drinking tube and bite valve... all for an astounding $4.97!

My new Platypus hydration system fresh out of the box.

Campmor, you rock!