How to Use a Bottle Rocket Water Bottle Holder

Quick answer

Attach the Bottle Rocket to your backpack's shoulder strap, slide in a standard water bottle, and secure the top tether. Adjust the strap tension so the pocket stays snug without bouncing.

How to set up your Bottle Rocket in 3 steps

1. Attach the pocket to your shoulder strap: Loop the two webbing straps on the back of the Bottle Rocket through the daisy chain or horizontal webbing on your pack's shoulder strap. Pull them snug so the pocket sits centered on your chest, not too high or low. Common mistake: attaching the pocket too loosely causes it to sway with each step. Tighten until the pocket feels secure against the strap.
2. Insert your water bottle and secure the tether: Slide a standard water bottle (500 mL to 1 L) into the pocket. Pull the elastic tether over the bottle's neck or cap. The tether should hold the bottle without compressing it. Checkpoint: if the bottle wobbles or the tether slips off, try a bottle with a slightly wider neck or adjust the tether position.
3. Test and adjust on the trail: Walk a few minutes with your pack on. Reach for the bottle with your same-side hand. If the pocket shifts or the bottle is hard to grab, re-tighten the attachment straps or slide the pocket higher on the shoulder strap. Common mistake: positioning the pocket too low makes it hit your arm when you swing. Aim for just below your collarbone.

Product details

• Bottle Rocket: Designed to fit favorite lightweight water bottles like a glove, the Bottle Rocket attaches to your shoulder strap for quick, easy access to your liquid of choice. You don't need a special bottle — any standard narrow or wide-mouth bottle works, so you can use what you already carry.

  

• Bottle Rocket: With lightweight EVA foam reinforcements and a top tether, it's ready for one-handed, on-the-go operation without collapsing or bouncing. The foam keeps the pocket open for easy re-stowing, and the tether prevents the bottle from popping out during rough terrain.