I don't insist on anything. I do like to have extra water left over for a "bath" or a second cup of hot beverage, without needing to fire up the stove again. I can wash my hair with a cup of water.

Having a hard sided container like a nalgene is also a good backup if your hydration bladder starts to leak, tho I have yet to see one actually leak.
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