Abstract: A personal hydration device for use in providing fluid for delivery to an individual, the hydration device including a flexible bladder configured to hold fluid and including opposing side walls, at least one of the side walls having an opening through which the fluid may be passed. The device also includes an exit valve joined to the bladder adjacent the opening, where the exit valve includes a generally conically-shaped fluid accumulator region with a broad base disposed over at least part of the opening to receive fluid therefrom and the accumulator region extends from the broad base to a narrower peak. The exit valve includes an output port which connects to the accumulator region adjacent the peak. A flexible hose with first and second ends, the first end being connected to the output port and the second end being connected to a mouthpiece configured to be placed in the individual's mouth to provide fluid delivery thereto.