A personal hydration system is provided including a pre-filled reservoir
pouch. The pouch may be filled with a drink fluid by a supplier, heated,
and aseptically sealed. The pouch may also be cold-filled with a drink
fluid and preservatives and then sealed. The pouch is preferably designed
as a disposable single-use item. In order to keep the pouch contents
fresh and to facilitate delivery of the fluid from the reservoir through
a drink tube, the pouch includes a unique tube connector structure. A
first connector portion is mounted to a wall of the pouch. The first
connector portion includes a closure member that keeps fluid sealed in
the bladder. A second connector portion is matable with the first
connector portion and includes a structure that operates to move the
closure member to an open position when mated with the first connector
portion. The second connector portion is shaped to fit with a
conventional flexible drinking tube.