great

For what it is, this bota bag is excellent. It's encased in leather, which makes it a bit heavier than just going with a bladder system. You'll also have to maintain the leather every once in a while. However, if you soak the leather in water, it keeps the contents cooler for a bit longer. You can remove the bladder for cleaning or freezing. We bought this to compliment a costume and it suits its role perfectly. It provides a ready source of cool water on a hot day while wearing a heavy woolen costume.

WE ARE REENACTORS AT THE RENAISSANCE AND PIRATE FAIRES. THIS LOOKS SO NATURAL YET UNIQUE. WORKS GREAT AND HAS A GOOD CAPACITY. I LOVE BOTH THE BLACK AND TAN COLORS. THANKS