Re: [ST] track day - camelbak

["Dan Wetherington" <DEW@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>> bil@xxxxxxxxxx 06/09/05 10:51 AM >>>
On Thu, 9 Jun 2005, Rupert Galea wrote:

-So who has some CamelBak wisdom/experience to share?

I've used one for several years, one of the older designs, a 50 oz
capacity I
think.  Sometimes it bugs me in the front underarm area with the new
'stich
and I don't remember it bothering me like that with older jackets.  But
since
most of my riding is travelling between a couple of points, and the way
water
refreshes and keeps one alert it's worth the bother for the convenience
of not
having to stop.  I also get groggy after lunch and that quick drink
helps
tons.

I've seen Platypus bladders that go in the tank bag, and if the tube
is
clipped to the outside and easily accessible I wouldn't think that any
harder
than reaching for my CamelBack's tube.  I wear mine over the right
shoulder
and grab it with my left hand to stuff up under the chin bar when
needed.

Some FirstGear jackets like the Kilimanjaro and Kenya have pockets for
a
bladder and a grommet for tube access too.  

My wife had an older CamelBack that we replaced with a newer model last
year,
it's design looks better as far as the straps, and the fill hole is way
bigger
now and can easily accommodate big ice cubes. 

I don't use the valve that has the big on/off valve, the bite-valve
does just
fine.  But it sucks when a bug splats on your bite-valve!

HIH,

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Also, why couldn't you clip the tube to your jacket once you get on the
bike?  The output tube should be long enough to do this easy...

Dan


www.packereng.com


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