THE BEST WAY to Carry Water on a Motorcycle: Giant Loop Cactus Canteen Review
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- The Giant Loop Cactus Canteen is the ultimate motorcycle camping water carrying solution. It's rugged, versatile, lightweight, and packed with well though out features.
The Cactus Canteen is a combination of a food-grade TPU inner bladder and an 840D nylon laminated TPU shell. It's the most rugged motorcycle water carrier on the market and it's versatile enough to be used for all of your camping water carrying needs.
I've been using and testing the Cactus Canteen for a year now over thousands of miles both on and off the motorcycle and it's done nothing but impress me the entire time.
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The 1 gallon canteen has gone with me on every bike trip I've taken since I got it. Definitely saved my bacon out in the Utah desert last year. I ended up going through way more water than I thought I was going to but having a gallon on reserve meant I still had plenty with me. It's survived some rough rides and a few unscheduled departures from the bike and has endured it all without any issues.
Damn sturdy. You whipped that canteen like a government mule.
I got one for Christmas. Can’t wait to use it!
Think I’m going to get a gas bladder to replace my rotopax soon too.
Dork, been riding for a few years street only and I recently picked up a leftover DRZ for a good deal. Your light adventure build really inspired me and my wife to go moto camping in our *very* local national forest. Just starting to figure out luggage solutions for mine and the mrs's bikes. Seeing your vids show what works for you, and would probably work for me too. Thanks for the content!
Thanks for another slightly biased but very informative and useful video! Last summer, I spent most of my time camping off the bike (Michigan to Alaska and TAT). Managing water was a big deal. I recently bought the Cactus Canteen for the upcoming riding season but returned it unused due to the slow water flow shown in your video. I'm sticking with the Platypus 2L; it's durable and fits well across the top of my Tusk Pilot Saddle bag... never leaks, filled with water and compressed inside my Tusk Pilot Panniers (keep it on the top side of waterproof liner, then roll and sinch the bag closed). That said, really like the Cactus Canteen concept, I'd be all about it if it came with a 1/2" tube.
Thanks for sharing that Glenn!! Have the same setup as you do. I would have never thought a platypus would be that strong... going to definitely try storing in side of my Tusk Pilot bag... I alway read that you need to be careful about storing water inside of a pannier, but when compressed and on top of a waterproof liner why not? Much simpler way of carrying water.. if it leaks should do no harm. How long have you been doing that?
I recently reached out to Giant Loop requesting some gear to make videos about, and they basically weren't interested 🤷♂️ Now I'm basically bitter and hold a grudge against them lol.
That intro was worth the click. Well played, Ben.
I went ahead and preordered one. Worth it! I got the 3 gal at a better price than a 2 gal bought from other online retailers. Comes with a free shower head and they have free shipping over $75. Can't wait to receive it.
Hopefully it gets here before mid March. I've got a 2day motocamping/turkey hunting trip planned and don't want to have to come out of the woods until the trip is over or I bag 2 turkeys.lol
The outtakes were great!
Just ordered one to go with my brand new 1250 GSA. Can't wait to get it
I have the 2 Gallon version of this and love it. One of my favorite pieces of kit. Strap it to the back of the bike and I always have access to it for a quick drink on my ride, hang it from a tree, my handlebars or my hammock straps at camp for filling my kettle, cooking or washing my hands. Truly, one of few things I carry that I feel won't need to be replaced down the line.
Just used my two new 3 gallon CC's. Very happy with durability and usability. I must be the only one that got ones that make the water taste like plastic. It's pretty strong. Rinsed them out several times, still plastic tasting water. Better than none, but doesn't make dehydrated meals taste too good. If there's a way to solve this issue I would give them a 10 for practicality. Sorry for the negative point, but if I'm not the only one with the issue, then it would help to let us know first. Still should work great for showering.
I loved when you explained why you started your channel is thet you wanted people to send you stuff to test. You rock!
I love my 1 gal Cactus! It holds its shape when empty so it dries completely inside. Makes it easy to keep sanitary.
Coming to you all the way from the land down under (Australia) Mate.....You are very transparent with giant loop and most RUclipsrs are not that open and honest were that get their money from. You are unique and my hat of to you Mate well done what an absolute belter of a product. 👍👍👍 Keep up the grate work and all the best to you and your lovely family.
Nice that you mentioned Tiffany at GL. My buddy had issues with his setup on the ORBDR last year, we stopped by GL HQ and Tiffany took care of us.
I'm definitely in the market. I've been carrying a 64 ounce Nalgene and it's heavy, doesn't conform and is always a big chunky block even when empty. I like the idea of carrying a flexible comforming bladder that only occupies the volume of water that it contains. I have never carried anywhere close to two gallons of water but I have desert southwest camping aspirations, so two gallons may be my upper limit for extreme use cases, and the modest difference in price, container weight (9.3 ounces versus 12.5 ounces for the 2 gallon), and empty rolled volume makes it possible to buy the 2 gallon for all my needs with the flexibility to carry extra water if the situation requires it. Maybe my riding buddy lost his water? The nearly bulletproof design and construction gives me the confidence to carry the Cactus Canteen inside my dry bag without fear of a wet sleeping bag. I plan on carrying a 3 liter water bladder (just the bladder, no carrier) to use as the dirty water reservoir when gravity filtering clean water into the Cactus Canteen in camp.
That intro was hilarious.
I've had the one gallon for 8ish months. Works pretty good. But one gallon isn't always enough. So I just ordered a two gallon to go with it. 3 gallons total should be plenty for any trips I go on.
LOOKS GOOD, You had me when you ran over it. Plenty of straps. love it. Hope I can find it here for a good price.
I love my 1 gallon Cactus canteen as well. Bought it on preorder after watching your first video/review on it and it lived up to my expectations! Very rugged indeed and I love setting it up dangling on my handguards at camp and just have water on tap, basically. Love the design, materials, usefulness, how compact it rolls when not in use and the myriad of latching options it offers with the daisy chain loops. High marks from me! The low flow would probably be my only critic, but honestly, who gives a hoot? We're at camp, we have time.
Can confirm the PNW Manta ray and all others (Sea to Summit Pack tap) are going extinct and will no longer be around. We use our 2 gallon on trips and at all the rallies and events to keep water with us all day. Really hard to find the cons like you said. Best part is that it doesn't make the water taste funny. I've started to slightly get that plastic taste after about 3-4 days of it baking in the sun, but usually we drink 2 gallons and refill before that happens.
I have one and may buy a second. I love mine. Perfect way to make sure you’re always carrying water.
Your killing me smalls with the Dutch Bros flex! I live in Iowa currently and my wife is from Medford (OR). I load up in Dutch Bros every time we visit. My dream day is someday rolling my KLR up to one of your fire roads, getting some great views and warming up with a Dutch Bros. Afterwards. Appreciate your great content. Keep up the great work, please and thank you!
Good review. If I remember correctly you used to be an English teacher. I’m thinking you also taught drama class 🤣. I get that you could be biased but your reviews always seem to be spot on. That’s why I just went online and bought one. Thanks for the discount code
I taught both, yes. ;)
Best piece of kit I've ever had! I use my 1 gallon for all of my motocamping adventures as fellas my daily water source while at work doing construction/renovations. I also us the 2 gallon for the Critter Fam camping jams. It truly is incredibly! I will be looking at the 5 gallon with the shower head!
Looks like this could be a handy piece of gear Ben. Even if you had a 2 gallon one and didn’t need that much water you could just put in what you need and its size would be smaller unlike a plastic container. My wife camps but takes her Jeep. She could use it also.
I love mine! (1 gallon ver)😊
This is good information for all riders. I always learn something from each of your videos - for camping, maintenance or riding! Who knew that Sasquatch is even interested in twinkies!!
Bought a 1-Gallon… looking forward to testing it out this year. Thanks for the review and discount code!
Friken awesome start to the video. Awesome awesome to carry your water.
Great product if you need to carry water while camping remotely. Awesome to have anyway now that I think about it. I'm going to snag a couple of them to have for my ADV road touring camping.
Thanks for the excellent video!
Ride SAFE and BE safe! 👍👍
I have the 2 gallon. Probably my favorite piece of camping gear.
Literally laughed out loud twice! Great review. I bought the one gallon, love it, but will preorder the three gallon given extra storage. You only need to fill it to what you need so the larger cell will be handy as needed. Brilliant product. Great review. I do fill pots using the top fill pour versus the spigot for expediency.
LOVE mine! Fits perfect in the aux pox on my mosko panniers! Pro tip, crack the top cap and it flows a bit faster.
I have used plastic smart bottles for a while. Think its time to upgrade
Love the humour! That’s a great piece of kit!
I like your gear video's even if I'm not riding yet because of your practical approach to "real world" type of use and testing! I drop stuff and forget it (put it somewhere it can fall etc) on occasion, plus I have kids! Really where you're at you should have plenty of water, you could get stuck out overnight pretty easy (because you don't want to be rescued, it costs a lot), and you never know when you'll get hurt. Maybe Giant Loop or someone else has a First Aid Kit (FAK) that would work well for a rider?
Mate love the channel! Looking forward to an overnight or longer camping video with some of those healthy dinners 😉 , some inane conversation, Mr Puff Puff and the bush tv! 🤙🏻 lotsa love from Australia 🇦🇺
I really appreciate, and respect, the disclaimer. Thanks! Good video!
It looks a lot tougher than that log you rain over on the Moto Marini. 😂😂 Nice
At 4:13 disappearing part I totally misheard "down in one of your panniers" as "down in your pants." 🤣🤣🤣
Looks really nice if you need a shower head attachment. But for the money it’s hard to beat a knockoff Camelbak and a duffel bag filed with Gatorade bottles.
Now that's how you get us to buy new stuff lol great work👊
Dang! I’m sold!
Sir David Attenborough would be damn proud of that intro. 🤘🏻🤣
that's high praise ;)
Giant loop is a little steep for me in my current financial position but I got the fandango tank bag 1/2 off and it is totally worth the full price they charge for it. It really feels like it'll last a lifetime and the warranty is huge.
Loved the opening!! 😂
I have 3. Use for ADV Rides and Overland Vehicle travel
Was less than thrilled with mine. Had a slow leak from the dispensing hose on the bottom, which I also found to be kinda difficult to deploy and stow when the bladder was full. I was ultimately reminded that soft sided liquid containers don’t take to being strapped down too well when mine slid out from under the one inch ratchet straps holding it to my rear rack in the middle of a section of the SoCal BDR. It got chewed up in my rear tire and transformed into a hundred dollar sieve. Thankfully, I didn’t put all my eggs in that basket and had a couple do good old fashioned Nalgene bottles with or it would have been a much more interesting day.
Thanks Ben for the great review!
Great product! I take mine on rides and to the office 🙂
Just ordered the 3 gallon! Hopefully it's a great product
you won't be disaapointed
Obviously, you haven't partaken of boxed wine. The solution for the low flow problem is to stand the canteen with the spout up and inflate it by blowing on the spout like a balloon. When fully inflated, turn it over and the water will launch out.
GENIUS
Now, if I could just convince my wife! She just thinks I'm cheap.@@DorkintheRoad
Ok. I'm in for a 3 gallon if its high enough quality that it's buy it for life. That is super important, and 3 gallons should cover all of my needs....I think.
Hilarious intro, well done! Not a bad review either.
2 seconds in and i couldn't care less about water.. now i want some dutch
Think you should demonstrate the shower feature on the 3/5 gallon canteen
I don't have one yet...also I'll save that content for the OnlyBeards page.
Awsome vid. Hope you guys are doing good 😊
Very good product review 👌
It's way past time for me to upgrade from Nalgene for my ultralight moto camping adventures.
You should have done the David Attenborough AI narration for the nature show spoof at the intro. Moto Giant has been using that fake narration for his last couple of TAT videos to great comedic effect.
Dork, you're a natural! 😅😂
That's an interesting item to have with me during my long rides. I wonder if I can store hot water in that so I can have hot tea along the way?
Warm, yes. Hot, no.
SOLD !!!
I'm thinking if you crack open the fill cap and let air in it will empty quicker. Not used the product so maybe won't work that way.
You clearly had fun with this one
Hi Ben - Does the large opening have the standard treads like the Hydrapak so I can screw on my Katadyn BeFree filter insert? Thanks in advance! Michael
Nice. Do they make one that holds gas? If not they should. Ride safe my 2 wheel friends.
I think its biggest advantage is the mounting options. You could mount these almost anywhere, with all the loops. Something like this is a must if you live in the desert, like me. I’m getting one. Dork, what size do you think is best to strap to the back of my coyote? One or two gallon? Also, do you still have a giant loop discount code?
I like the one gallon personally. The two will fit but it gets unwieldy with 16 pounds of water that high up.
Discount code is still "dorkintheroad"
@@DorkintheRoadthanks.
Great Job Ben....I'll drink to that!....or from that....
lol
People are "thirsty" for this product, not "hungry." 😂
No more toyhauler? Yeah, killed my ancient 34' RV for V10 reasons. Guess I need a GL water baggie thingy do....
Ordered and on the way to me.
Haha… love the intro! 😛
Everybody needs overkill. Great video.
But does it come with an Overlander card?
Great video. Will add the Cactus to the shopping cart. Were there any issues with cleaning or sanitizing the bladder. What are the procedures.
You can turn it inside out to clean it or just put it in the freezer, which is what I do.
@@DorkintheRoad
Thanks for the quick response. You da man. 👍
Thank you. Now I want to go buy a box of Twinkies.
I normally hate giant loop products, but I do like this product but it’s way too expensive, I will wait until Rocky Mountain ATV produce‘s one for half the price.
What does the water taste like? Every bladder style ive ever had tasted like plastic to the point of making the water undrinkable
Like I said in the video, no detectable taste.
If we are making animal / plant jokes, we need a few jokes about a Camel, a Dromedary, a Platypus...
This has been an ongoing bit that I had to put to bed because I'm not using the old version anymore ;)
I love the concept! However I was really disappointed with mine. I got the one gallon version and the water was tasted like chemicals/rubbery. I’m used to drinking out of plastic water bottles for cycling and it was way worse than that. I washed the insides with soap and water and flushed it many times and could not get rid of the chemical taste.
Have you had any bad tasting water in yours?
Zero issues with bad taste for me. Are you sure you got the Cactus Canteen and not the Armadillo Bag?
@@DorkintheRoad yes, it was the one gallon Cactus Canteen. I ended up returning it.
Can these be used to carry gasoline?
No but these can: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/armadillo-bag-liquid-power-reservoir/
Hey Ben, thanks for the video! I'm going to order one of these but still undecided on what size. For a 250 dual sport, I'm thinking about a 1 gallon for water and the 1 gallon fuel. What size was that in your video? I'm thinking 2 gal may be too big with my gear. I know this will be subjective depending on everyone's needs, but if you were just going to have one water and one fuel, what would you pick?
I'd go one gallon each. 8 pounds per gallon high up will make a noticeable difference. On a smaller bike I would not want 32 pounds of fluids, personally.
@@DorkintheRoad Great, thanks!
What is a gallon?
3.8 liters
Ben you are such a dork sometimes
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