´It was narrated from Jabir that :` When the Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade large water skins that are cut from the top and can no longer be closed, Ansar complained and said: "O Messenger of Allah, we do not have any vessels." The Prophet [SAW] said: "Then there is no harm."
Hadith Referenceسنن نسائي / كتاب الأشربة / 5659
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح | زبیر علی زئی:صحيح بخاري
It appears that this restriction remained in place for some time. Later, perceiving the hardship of the people, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) lifted the restriction.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 5659