Going on a solo trip May 15th into TX,NM,AZ,UT,CO. Wanting to stay hydrated and might run 200 miles between stops. Have any of you used the Camelbak Hydration systems and are they easy to use? was thinking of hooking behind driver backrest and clipping tube on collar of shirt while riding. any experience with this setup? Thanks,
Dean-o
Hey, we meet again! :thumbup:
My wife and I each bought a clearance-model - it's a 1.5liter...geez, they've got about 20 models in that range, wish I remembered the name of it.
Anyway, yes they are easy to use. When we're on the bike, we wear the bags normally - like a backpack. Where I have my backrest positioned, I have about a three inch overhang, so I can adjust it so that the bottom of the bag is behind the backrest. My wife actually leans against hers and draws a bit of coolness from the bag onto her.
The drinking tube? It's clipped to the strap on the bag; not much to reach over and pop in into your mouth to drink. It's called a "bite-valve" for that exact reason; bite it and it opens.
You'll love 'em, but there are few things that we never knew...
When done drinking,
blow the remaining fluid back
into the bag! If not, the next sip you get will be HOT!
Use nothing but water in the bag. Anything with sugar or anything even close to sweeteners can
really cause the growth of mold and other nasties. You really need to keep the spigot and hose clean and dry when NOT in use.
So, you might ask yourself "how do you fill on the road?" Simple. Get that large drink when you make that lunch stop at your favorite (or convenient...) fast food place that has self-serve beverages. First, fill up with ice. I found that a 32oz cup nearly full of ice gives about a half-bag of ice. Next, fill cup with water, then transfer to bag. Repeat process for co-riders bag. :yes1:
Have fun - a ride-enhancer, for sure!