As suggested by Mr. Brown, I've pulled this out of obscurity in another thread. For those who like hydration packs, which models do you prefer, and what's the reasoning behind your preference? I'm thinking about getting a Camelbak Lobo - good water volume, a small amount of storage for the essentials (located low on the back), and a bungee system to hold other stuff (a windbreaker etc) - so it's not too heavy or sweaty on the bike, and has some useful storage for off-the-bike excursions.
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by wintermute
As suggested by Mr. Brown, I've pulled this out of obscurity in another thread. For those who like hydration packs, which models do you prefer, and what's the reasoning behind your preference? I'm thinking about getting a Camelbak Lobo - good water volume, a small amount of storage for the essentials (located low on the back), and a bungee system to hold other stuff (a windbreaker etc) - so it's not too heavy or sweaty on the bike, and has some useful storage for off-the-bike excursions.
Blowfish. Good water volume. Good storage space and expandable for those off-the-bike excursions or runs to the local market after the tent is set up. Mine is hardly ever expanded but it comes in handy when you want to ditch a coat or carry lunch or a camera or ...
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by wintermute
As suggested by Mr. Brown, I've pulled this out of obscurity in another thread. For those who like hydration packs, which models do you prefer, and what's the reasoning behind your preference? I'm thinking about getting a Camelbak Lobo - good water volume, a small amount of storage for the essentials (located low on the back), and a bungee system to hold other stuff (a windbreaker etc) - so it's not too heavy or sweaty on the bike, and has some useful storage for off-the-bike excursions.
I am very interested in reading the replies to this post. I'd also like to know how long the Camelbak can keep the water "cool" while riding in very high temperatures, such as those I experienced last summer in Kansas and eastern Colorado. (The water in my bottles became tepid, and dozens of miles were between stores.) Thanks.
David in PA
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by David in PA
I am very interested in reading the replies to this post. I'd also like to know how long the Camelbak can keep the water "cool" while riding in very high temperatures, such as those I experienced last summer in Kansas and eastern Colorado. (The water in my bottles became tepid, and dozens of miles were between stores.) Thanks.
David in PA
It depends on the type of "cube" and how much you pack in the bladder. My daughter and I found some ice sources in eastern Washington that were made from slabs that had be broken up. Very large chunks which lasted the longest, probably 6 to 8 hours (just little pieces at 8 hours). We would buy a 7 to 15 lb bag each morning and put as much as possible in the bladder and then top it off with water (if you are in eastern Colorado, use bottled water when ever you can From Lamar to Pueblo, the water is just plain bad!). The bag is a little uncomfortable to start because the ice is a bit lumpy but it will melt and smooth out eventually. We often found that we were out of water around noon (packed at around 7 a.m.) because not enough of the ice had melted but we would just add the contents of our tepid spare bottle and be good to go until around 3 p.m. You can always top up with more ice along the way if you want since it's pretty cheap.
Eastern Washington is as brutal as Kansas and Colorado, so I sure it would work out there as well.
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by David in PA
I am very interested in reading the replies to this post. I'd also like to know how long the Camelbak can keep the water "cool" while riding in very high temperatures, such as those I experienced last summer in Kansas and eastern Colorado. (The water in my bottles became tepid, and dozens of miles were between stores.) Thanks.
David in PA
The nice thing about the wide-mouth CamelBak's (called Omega) is you can pull into a fast food restaurant and use their ice machine (I have also used motel ice machines) then water. It will keep your water very cool all day. Very nice.
Originally Posted by wintermute
As suggested by Mr. Brown, I've pulled this out of obscurity in another thread. For those who like hydration packs, which models do you prefer, and what's the reasoning behind your preference? I'm thinking about getting a Camelbak Lobo - good water volume, a small amount of storage for the essentials (located low on the back), and a bungee system to hold other stuff (a windbreaker etc) - so it's not too heavy or sweaty on the bike, and has some useful storage for off-the-bike excursions.
Blowfish. Good water volume. Good storage space and expandable for those off-the-bike excursions or runs to the local market after the tent is set up. Mine is hardly ever expanded but it comes in handy when you want to ditch a coat or carry lunch or a camera or ...
From Lamar to Pueblo, the water is just plain bad!). The bag is a little uncomfortable to start because the ice is a bit lumpy but it will melt and smooth out eventually. We often found that we were out of water around noon (packed at around 7 a.m.) because not enough of the ice had melted but we would just add the contents of our tepid spare bottle and be good to go until around 3 p.m. You can always top up with more ice along the way if you want since it's pretty cheap.