I have been using the genuine surplus US Army & Australian Army canteen sets for years. Suspension is via ALICE clips & the webbing is heavy duty. O.D. colour is versatile & discreet. Can be equipped with internal nesting (in pouch) USGI cup & stove for mess or cooking requirements in addition to hydration. Don't get creative, there is no substitute for a military canteen. There never has been & there never will be. Anyone who thinks a softy squishy nalgene bottle (or any other commercial, 'type' or other non-surplus substitute) canteen, or canteen cover, cup or stove is going to hack it in the field is kidding themselves. Water in the field should not be an after thought, especially in the desert where I camp, hike & once got lost! CONS: Internal insulation is not real wool anymore (noted). While there is a mini water purification tablet pouch on the cover which works well, unlike the similar era Australian Army canvas (camo) canteen pouch, this one lacks a generously sized external storage pouch for fuel tabs, lighter, etc. That said, I find this USGI one easier to use as a drinking container, as I have found the larger pouch on the Australian model can make it awkward to get your hands around the bottle when taking a drink. This is why I still rated this one 5 stars. Lastly its time these came complete with surplus stove & cup as well.
