Abstract: Disclosed is a combination insulated backpack and drinking liquid container whereby a user may drink fluid through a drinking tube while carrying the backpack. The insulated backpack with drinking liquid container comprises a thermally insulated backpack having a separate interior compartment. A thermally insulated top closure flap for selectively gaining access to the interior compartment of the backpack body has a zipper securement. The top closure flap also has an aperture therethrough which opens into the separate compartment. A fluid container for holding drinking liquid is removedly disposed within the separate compartment such that the neck and threaded mouth of the container align with the aperture of the top closure flap.