Originally Posted by
Grand58742
I'm a huge fan of nesting cups and bottles. I used to use a standard GI canteen and cup, but ounces are pounds and the cup is stainless IIRC. But no doubt about it, it's darn near impossible to break one without driving over it with a car. But overall with the measuring index points on a Nalgene bottle, I found it easier to measure water for freeze dried meals rather than guesswork.
Also, if I'm out and about, I find it easier to filter water into the bottle or canteen and transfer it over to the bladder, so I carry both. I've tried the filtration into the bladder and it's neither easy or fun. Plus the bottle is a good pre-measured item for purification tabs if you use them. Fill the bottle and drop in the tab if you're on the move.
Almost comes down to choice. For me when it comes to utility, I find the Nalgene style with a nested cooking cup is hard to beat.