Source Tactical Gear Universal Magnetic Tube Holder Clip (Black)

Purchased for trail running in conjunction with a Platypus hydration bladder and an Osprey vest.Very strong magnet, magnet and clip both stay in place, and easy to pull the hose on and off the magnet while trail running. I liked it so much I bought a second one so I could clip down my hose in two different places and keep it more secure.Not sure how well the cheaper similar items work, but if I need another of these I'll just pick up this brand again. If I needed a hundred of them I might try out the cheaper competitor for comparison before deciding.

Works great! I was worried it read too small, but on

I use the Ultimate Direction hydration pack for my long runs and for shorter runs on hot/humid days. The only thing lacking with this pack is a way to keep the tube in place, and this Source Tactical Gear Magnetic Tube Clip set does the job. I love it! Works great: keeps the tube in place, the magnet is very strong..... the clip part slides up a little sometimes, but it is easy to push back in place. Highly recommend for those who need/want to convert an existing hydration pack to one that can hold a tube in place. This performed well for many long runs and 3 half marathons run in the space of 6 weeks.

Tested with: Camelback Insulated tube, Condor MCR7PRO:-excellent idea and solid implementation.-magnets are strong, but not too strong.-good casting job, no sprue marks or mold lines.-fits the tube for most brands of hydration pack.-relatively inexpensive.CON:-tube side doesn't fit over tube insulators very well. Can be forced. As most tubes include insulators today, this is an oversight.-clip grips MOLLE webbing well, but doesn't fully fit over it. Needs to be slightly longer. Still solid.I'll be using this for sure. I'd recommend it. I wish it fit over insulated tubes a bit better.

SOURCE tactical was founded by ex-Israeli military. That heritage is reflected in this product. Simple and effective, it does exactly what it is supposed to do and the cost is negligible. What more can you ask for? The plastic from which this is made is very hard. It will not break by accident.The clip will fit over the chest strap of an Osprey pack. The magnet piece will fit over a Platypus bladder tube. You will have to squeeze the tube to get the tube into the magnet piece, but once put together the two won't separate. I was worried the magnet would pinch the tube, but it doesn't. If you use a Platypus bladder, you will find this a more efficient means of retaining the tube than the clip that came with the bladder. Now that I'm using this, I can hike uninterrupted.The magnet is strong. The product packaging warns about getting it close to electronic devices.I'm very pleased with this product and recommend it without reservation.

This is a great solution for securing your Camelbak (or whatever bladder system you use)! It is super convenient to be able to grab your bladder hose, take a sip or two and then throw that sucker back on the magnet base. The magnet is nice and strong without being too strong - just right! Its also great for keeping your hose up and out of the dirt when at camp or in the back of your car. I paired this with the mouth/dirt cap for the Camelbak system and its really a fantastic setup. Overall, for the price I don't think you can beat this magnet setup. It stays clamped on the house (even my wider, insulated hose and the other end clips and retains nicely on my pack's chest strap. Seems very high quality so highly recommend!

This is a good quality product that does what is described. Slip one side on your hydration pack hose and the other on your backpack chest strap and the magnet will keep your bite valve from flopping around while you walk. Note that if you are using an insulated tube it is a tight fit...a bit too tight for my preference but it works. Magnet is nice and strong.Also when using in on an insulated tube give some forethought to which way you want the valve cove facing. The first time I put it on mine the bite valve cover flipped towards me rather than away, which was annoying. It fit so tight that I had to pull it off and put it back on again. Not the product's fault, but it was annoying.

It really needs a stronger magnet; I would be willing to tolerate the increase in size. I use it for cycling, and have a butt pack with a bladder. I attach the hose nozzle at my waist. I am constantly knocking it loose at the slightest touch. I was an infantryman in the marines and this would have been pretty much pointless for that application, as you are constantly banging against bushes, buildings, trees, people, etc. The hose would have been flopping freely all of the time, so it is kind of ridiculous for them to market this as "tactical". It may work for a hiker, cyclist, or runner, if mounted up at the shoulder or chest. You will knock it loose here and there, but it may be tolerable. The clip itself is hardy and well made. Both elements stay attached to the hose and strap, although the portion that attaches to the strap is a bit worrisome. It does not attach in such a way that completely eliminates the risk of it falling off. I would have liked some kind of locking mechanism.