Aerodynamic unibody hydration system

A wearable hydration reservoir, comprising:

• a watertight bladder comprising:
• a rearward facing panel;
• a side and bottom piece;
• a forward facing panel configured to rest against a user's back;
• wherein the rearward facing panel, side and bottom piece, and forward facing panel are connected together to define exterior aspects of the watertight bladder in a unibody design that provides an anatomically contoured shape for improved fit and aerodynamics;
• an opening disposed near the top of the front portion closable by a watertight zipper;
• a hose in fluid connection with the watertight bladder configured to be routed under a user's arm during use;
• a first shoulder strap attached to the watertight bladder;
• and
• a second shoulder strap attached to the watertight bladder;
• wherein rigid eyelets are integrated into the watertight bladder for attaching the first and second shoulder straps;
• wherein a center rib is disposed within the watertight bladder, configured to disperse water movement and contribute to maintaining the shape of the watertight bladder;
• wherein the watertight bladder is constructed from thermoplastic polyurethane configured to enable the device to serve as a heat sink for regulating temperature of the wearer;
• wherein the watertight bladder has a fluid capacity of approximately 2.8 liters while maintaining a similar footprint and reducing weight compared to conventional 1.5 liter systems;
• wherein auxiliary pockets are attached to an aspect of the rearward facing panel using bonding to ensure a watertight seal;
• wherein the watertight bladder serves as both a fluid container and a wearable pack.

A method of constructing a wearable hydration reservoir, comprising:

• forming a watertight bladder by connecting a rearward facing panel, a side and bottom piece, and a forward facing panel configured to rest against a user's back, wherein the panels are connected together to define exterior aspects of the watertight bladder in a unibody design that provides an anatomically contoured shape for improved fit and aerodynamics;
• integrating a watertight zipper to facilitate a closable opening near the top of the watertight bladder;
• integrating a hose in fluid connection with the watertight bladder configured to be routed under a user's arm during use;
• integrating rigid eyelets into the watertight bladder;
• attaching a first shoulder strap to the watertight bladder through the rigid eyelets;
• and
• attaching a second shoulder strap to the watertight bladder through the rigid eyelets;
• installing a center rib within the watertight bladder to disperse water movement and contribute to maintaining the shape of the watertight bladder;
• wherein the watertight bladder serves as both a fluid container and a wearable pack.

A method of using a wearable hydration reservoir, comprising:

• a user wearing a watertight bladder as a backpack, wherein the watertight bladder serves as both a fluid container and a wearable pack;
• accessing fluid within the watertight bladder through a hose in fluid connection with the interior volume of the watertight bladder and routed under the user's arm;
• and
• refilling the watertight bladder by transferring fluid through a resealable opening disposed near the top of the front portion of the watertight bladder without need to remove a separate body from within the wearable pack.