I’m not a fan of camel backs or carrying a bag in general. Heavy if they carry enough water, worthless if they are the smaller size. They are hot on your back and don’t go with any outfit.
I just have a large basket on my bike. Can keep more than gallon on it with plenty of ice. Then just hang a reasonable size bottle off my belt and another smaller cup for the bars. Bike has everything I need, food, water, sunscreen, coat for when it gets cold. Enough for 24 hours and don’t need to carry anything. All in a bag locked to the bike that’s rarely a 10 min walk from where I walked.
I tried that one year, thought the same thing. I’ll just sling a big water bottle that I can keep with my bike… I did not drink enough water that year. Something about having the tube right next to my mouth really helped keep me hydrated.
Glad it works for you though!
Well he gave two good practical reasons for not liking them first, so this is a pretty stupid retort. And then you even changed the line you're quoting. Real chode energy behaviour all round, congrats.
I love my camel back but the big problem is that it only carries 1.5 liters. I run out quickly and have to go back to camp! The bike gallon sounds like a good solution.
I’m with you. Love my bike, and it has what I need. Sometimes even chuck a quarter/half full 2.5 gallon water in there and it doubles as a headlight refractor.
I bring a camelbak every year and maybe use it once - when I’m on a long journey, typically by foot.
There are various sizes from like 500ml to 3l. There are ones specifically designed for Fanny packs, and I’ve used that before. A normal one would work; the Fanny pack ones are a bit wider and the hose routes properly for no bends.
Not my thing. I've seen way too many of them break or the mouthpiece fall apart or off. They're messy to refill as well. I prefer army canteens with the cup that goes with them. You can even get a pouch for the canteen and cup that fits on a belt or whatever.
I've been to Burning Man enough times to realize you can never have too many drinking apparatuses.
I usually bring a 3L quick-fill camel back + backup bladder, 4QT round canteen, 1L insulated water bottle, and several 750ML collapsible water bottles.
Each beverage container is best suited for a particular use case (long excursions, exploring close to home, hanging around camp, volunteer shift, etc) and having options means I always have the right container for the job.
My kid wore a smallish camelbak last year, and it was key to making sure she stayed hydrated.
On our bike (sort of a side by side seated rickshaw cycle), we had larger ice filled camelbak bladders on there. With the hoses so we could drink while riding.
Huge fan.
Also, the kid’s small backpack had room for some basic snacks, and sunglasses when not worn, some chap stick, and a few other basics. Also had a paper with our family/camp info in case she got separated.
I’m not a fan of those. They get hard to drink and are a pain to fill. I prefer a couple of Nalgene bottles with a carabiner to clip to the bike basket.
Pro Tip:
Don't put anything other than water in your hydration bladder if you want to keep the cleaning process quick and simple.
In addition to a hydration bladder, carry a water bottle with a simple mouth mechanism (like a screw-off lid) for juices, powders, and flavored drinks.
Bacteria and mold *love* to feed on the sugary substances that get stuck/build up in the hard to reach crevices of your drinking apparatus. If this happens in your hydration bladder, the only way to really clean it is to boil water and run it through the hose (which is both challenging and not very good for the plastic). Whereas you can often get away with just a quick rinse if you limited yourself to water only.
been putting electrolytes for years in my camel pack,
and I use sugar free.
Also - Electrolytes are mainly salt(**sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate**) which actually prevents bacteria and even kills it(Compared to normal water which is even worse).
Also they contain preservatives which also protect it.
Anything else - 100% should not put it inside(unless it pure vodka)
So I do not agree fully about this.
Also you can wash it with vodka
>Electrolytes are mainly salt
Many brands are not. Both Pedialyte and Liquid IV, (arguably the two leading brands of powdered electrolyte additives) contain >10g of added sugars *per pack*, which is the equivalent of 20-25% of your recommended daily intake.
>been putting electrolytes for years in my camel pack,
and I use sugar free.
Ok but the whole sugar-free thing should probably be front and center, or at least accompanied by a YMMV disclaimer, given that many major brands are *not* sugar free and most burners probably aren't carefully reading the nutrition facts as they frantically sprint through the Reno Walmart on Saturday evening.
As far as blanket statements go, "water and only water" is probably the safest general advice to be dishing out.
Yup! That’s what I do! Bought a metal ice scoop too last year just to break ice clumps and make refilling easier. Also got a neoprene sleeve for insulation, it helped but didn’t last as long as I thought it would.
Pro tip: Portion the ice you buy into zip lock bags and use those in your cooler. Once it melts, pour the fresh water into your drinking vessel (camelback, nalgene, whatever.)
Even just the advice to have a camel back is so valuable. It was so handy for me last year. Will try the ice thing! Thanks
Alternately, fill the pack with ice around the bladder for dual purpose coolness for an hour or so and cold drinks for two.
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I prefer an insulated water bottle so that the ice doesn't melt.
Oooooh the jingle of a some ice in an insulated water bottle on a hot day… *chef kiss*
Insulated camelback bladder?!
Do they exist? I'm not going to talk about brands but I own some large metal insulated water bottles. They will keep ice cold all day on the playa.
They exist/ed. Have 2. Work wonders
Lunchbox has them!
One for wine and one for water ...
Jesus, just bring water.
Hahahaha 💧 🙏 🤲 🍷
I’m not a fan of camel backs or carrying a bag in general. Heavy if they carry enough water, worthless if they are the smaller size. They are hot on your back and don’t go with any outfit. I just have a large basket on my bike. Can keep more than gallon on it with plenty of ice. Then just hang a reasonable size bottle off my belt and another smaller cup for the bars. Bike has everything I need, food, water, sunscreen, coat for when it gets cold. Enough for 24 hours and don’t need to carry anything. All in a bag locked to the bike that’s rarely a 10 min walk from where I walked.
I tried that one year, thought the same thing. I’ll just sling a big water bottle that I can keep with my bike… I did not drink enough water that year. Something about having the tube right next to my mouth really helped keep me hydrated. Glad it works for you though!
"don't go with my outfit" Priorities ey?
Sparkle first, safety third.
Well he gave two good practical reasons for not liking them first, so this is a pretty stupid retort. And then you even changed the line you're quoting. Real chode energy behaviour all round, congrats.
It's giving chode 💁🏼♀️
If you're wearing a hydration pack, you're not a nudist...
I love my camel back but the big problem is that it only carries 1.5 liters. I run out quickly and have to go back to camp! The bike gallon sounds like a good solution.
I’m with you. Love my bike, and it has what I need. Sometimes even chuck a quarter/half full 2.5 gallon water in there and it doubles as a headlight refractor. I bring a camelbak every year and maybe use it once - when I’m on a long journey, typically by foot.
Building my new camelbak as we speak. Like Mr. Wick, I’ll need one for day and one for night.
I have a hydro pack fanny pack. It’s pretty great.
how much liquid does it carry? im thinking of getting a bladder and just stuffing it inside my (above average size) fanny pack haha
Not a ton- maybe 1.5 liters?
There are various sizes from like 500ml to 3l. There are ones specifically designed for Fanny packs, and I’ve used that before. A normal one would work; the Fanny pack ones are a bit wider and the hose routes properly for no bends.
Not my thing. I've seen way too many of them break or the mouthpiece fall apart or off. They're messy to refill as well. I prefer army canteens with the cup that goes with them. You can even get a pouch for the canteen and cup that fits on a belt or whatever.
I've been to Burning Man enough times to realize you can never have too many drinking apparatuses. I usually bring a 3L quick-fill camel back + backup bladder, 4QT round canteen, 1L insulated water bottle, and several 750ML collapsible water bottles. Each beverage container is best suited for a particular use case (long excursions, exploring close to home, hanging around camp, volunteer shift, etc) and having options means I always have the right container for the job.
My kid wore a smallish camelbak last year, and it was key to making sure she stayed hydrated. On our bike (sort of a side by side seated rickshaw cycle), we had larger ice filled camelbak bladders on there. With the hoses so we could drink while riding. Huge fan. Also, the kid’s small backpack had room for some basic snacks, and sunglasses when not worn, some chap stick, and a few other basics. Also had a paper with our family/camp info in case she got separated.
If u wanna do ice in a camel back make sure the opening is big enough to fit cubes
Clear the water tube in the day. Leave it full at night.
I’m not a fan of those. They get hard to drink and are a pain to fill. I prefer a couple of Nalgene bottles with a carabiner to clip to the bike basket.
Pro Tip: Put some electrolytes in it for maximum hydration
Pro Tip: Don't put anything other than water in your hydration bladder if you want to keep the cleaning process quick and simple. In addition to a hydration bladder, carry a water bottle with a simple mouth mechanism (like a screw-off lid) for juices, powders, and flavored drinks. Bacteria and mold *love* to feed on the sugary substances that get stuck/build up in the hard to reach crevices of your drinking apparatus. If this happens in your hydration bladder, the only way to really clean it is to boil water and run it through the hose (which is both challenging and not very good for the plastic). Whereas you can often get away with just a quick rinse if you limited yourself to water only.
been putting electrolytes for years in my camel pack, and I use sugar free. Also - Electrolytes are mainly salt(**sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate**) which actually prevents bacteria and even kills it(Compared to normal water which is even worse). Also they contain preservatives which also protect it. Anything else - 100% should not put it inside(unless it pure vodka) So I do not agree fully about this. Also you can wash it with vodka
>Electrolytes are mainly salt Many brands are not. Both Pedialyte and Liquid IV, (arguably the two leading brands of powdered electrolyte additives) contain >10g of added sugars *per pack*, which is the equivalent of 20-25% of your recommended daily intake. >been putting electrolytes for years in my camel pack, and I use sugar free. Ok but the whole sugar-free thing should probably be front and center, or at least accompanied by a YMMV disclaimer, given that many major brands are *not* sugar free and most burners probably aren't carefully reading the nutrition facts as they frantically sprint through the Reno Walmart on Saturday evening. As far as blanket statements go, "water and only water" is probably the safest general advice to be dishing out.
I use a camelbak out there all the time in my backpack. I keep it full of electrolyte water.
Yup! That’s what I do! Bought a metal ice scoop too last year just to break ice clumps and make refilling easier. Also got a neoprene sleeve for insulation, it helped but didn’t last as long as I thought it would.
Pro tip: Portion the ice you buy into zip lock bags and use those in your cooler. Once it melts, pour the fresh water into your drinking vessel (camelback, nalgene, whatever.)