Bota of Boulder Bota Bag - 50 oz.

great

This is a delightful piece of gear, and looks great hanging from the shoulder.

Use to carry water with me while on the trapline.

It's perfect for those hot days in armor.

If my bota is representative of all I would not recommend this product. It has a slow leak when turned upside down.

I bought it cause i thought it was something different and neat. Im satisfied with it. Holds water doesn't leak. Holds a lot of water actually. Outside covering is really nice.

Just thought it would be fun to have one. Really like the smooth chocolate brown leather. Absolutely more interesting than the old water bottle. Works great - no issues with water all over.

I owned a traditional bota that I bought in Spain years ago that started to leak. While this is not as cool as my old one, you cannot beat it for the price and since I can't afford to fly to Spain right now, this is a good replacement. It is about what I expected and I am pleased.

great quality.

I've been an avid camper and hiker since the early 1960s, and hiked and camped in Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South & Central America, plus all over the US and Canada. I have used leather-covered botas, such as these, for over 30 years, and am completely "sold" on them for use in most situations or environments. As well as "ordinary" hiking & camping, I also enjoy "reenactor" outdoors sports, re-creating early-American activities. While I own "coopered" wooden canteens, and even a big gourd canteen, I sometimes take the 50-oz. bota! The pigskin cover resembles deerskin, and the very light, very-durable, bota is perfect for all-day carry. In fact, I've recently bought new 32- and 50-ounce botas--- though my "older" ones show no signs of "wearing out!" (I STILL use a leather-jacketed bota I'd bought in 1978!) The only "problem" is that the shoulder straps could be heavier, though many years' use has not hurt the strap on my 50-ounce bota. For looks more than anything, though, I admit I'd swapped the old strap for braided thongs on my 32-oz. bota, after three years' use. Suede-covered botas are ideal for camera-stalking and hunting, for they do not "slosh" like a rigid canteen when partially full, or make noise if struck or rubbed by branches! They're great, even for winter use-- just shorten the strap a bit, and wear it UNDER your coat! A squishy silicone cup goes easily in a pocket and makes it a snap to drink from your "chest-riding" bota. For ultra-light hiking, too, a bota can't be beat, as almost all the weight is the water you're carrying! Of all the botas I've seen, the "Boulder-Bota's Best!" I've never found a better brand-- either in "materiel" or appearance. It's rare to find a beautifully-made product that's made beautifully; and is, simply, beautiful.