Camelbak. Who uses one?

[soundbeltfarm]

thinking about getting a camel bak for use on trail rides.
who here uses one and is it comfy enough to wear and what size have you got?

Cheers SBF

[jrandom]

I have the 3L Camelbak model with all the gubbins. Did the Karapoti (50km) and Colville (72km) MTB races with it last year, no hassles.

Works just fine and has enough space to carry a few extra bits and bobs, tools and food, etc. I wouldn't bother with the smaller versions - Mrs Fish has a 2L model and it's a PITA to stash gear in. The extra liter of water gives you better range, too. I go through a liter per hour on the MTB. Be less if you weren't pedalling, of course.

[k14]

Yeah I have a 2.5L one that i use all the time for mountainbiking. Its great, never had any problems with it, highly recommended.

One thing I did stuff up once was doing the straps up too tight. It stopped me from being able to breath properly and only worked it out after about 5km into the ride when I nearly fainted, lol.

Have never been trail riding but I reckon they would be sweet to use for it.

[boomer]

i did have one, great for bikes, motorbikes snowboarding and campin.. or at least it was 'tll the mrs used the tube to clean the fuckin fish tank with :bye:

[DemonWolf]

yeah they are great.. now if only I could find the bladder.. apparently its been 'put away'.. meh

[dammad1]

I have a fox 2 litre its good and a must for longer trail rides.

[Highlander]

I used one when I was training to run through the Routeburn, excellent.
Now days I have given up running but stick it in a pocket on my pack when tramping and the tube is long enough to sip from and hangs just by mty shoulder.

Never used when riding though.

[barty5]

would nt go with out it

[Beemer]

My husband uses one on trail rides, adventure rides and the like and he swears by it. He would often be quite dehydrated after rides and suffered headaches too, but now he comes back looking just as good as he did when he went out!

[cheese]

I got two, one is a camel back spy and the other is a 3l camo one

I like the spy even though it holds less I can carry toold to keep my bike going aand food to keep me going.

Best bit of kit I got

I think that you can get cheap ones from rebel sports.

[scott411]

i won;lt go trail riding with out one, i use a 2l camelback model,

tip: to stop mould growing in the bladder, put them in the freezer between rides, (empty of course) this stops anything nasty growing in there

[Alice]

I use one running, one mountainbiking and now on the motorbike as well.I have 3 of them, a 1 litre, great for shorter rides in summer, a 2 litre with some storage for a spare bit of clothing in case the weather changes, (no storage on my bike) and a 3 litre for long rides, I do not full the bladder but it has more storage.
I can get them at cost thats why I have ended up with one for every occassion.
I take the 2 litre in my pack tramping as well.

[Motu]

I use my Camelback on all rides on and off road,but not for trials,having to come back and have a drink is a good compulsory rest....if I just kept going I might get too tired.

[crazyxr250rider]

Ive got a 2ltr Fly one ,I forget its there some rides....

[oldrider]

I had a cameldance, back in the sixties. :yes:

[Brian d marge]

Watching Dakar yesterday looked like it was part of the jacket, That true ..??

looked ok to me

Stephen

[Fatjim]

I can't believe Dover hasn't mentioned his camelfront yet.

[avgas]

I have a cheapy i got from the supermarket (2.5L) only cost $15. Fantastic buy.

[avgas]

I can't believe Dover hasn't mentioned his camelfront yet.

One hump wonder?

[Henk]

The Dririder RallyX jacket has a small camelback bladder in the back of the Jacket. And the Dakar guys have them in their jackets, mandatory for desert risding I'd imagine.
For dirt work I'd get a separate camel back, Enduro jakets aren't that much fun on hot days in the bush, They get too hot even when it's raining a bit depending on terrain.

[Hoon]

Yep I have 3 of them. The Army gives us one whenever we go out of the country it seems. Anyone know a quick way to get rid of the rubber taste new ones have? Even 2 weeks of daily use isn't enough.

I also use mine for long trips, days at the track, site-seeing etc. Just throw the whole thing into the freezer the night before and you have chilled water for the entire day.

[kro]

I can't believe Dover hasn't mentioned his camelfront yet.

I can't believe anyone hasn't mentioned my nutritionists cameltoe yet.

[oldrider]

I can't believe anyone hasn't mentioned my nutritionists cameltoe yet.

I get spell bound gazing at camel toes. :yes:
It's like looking over wrapped Christmas presents and wondering!
Santa Clause, where's my f**kin bike? :ride: Priorities right at last! Cheers John.

[kro]

Agreed. I think sometimes the best "porn" is looking at the clad version, and trying to visualise what lies beneath.

[Buddy L]

I ave a shift one( it's more like a backpack),with a lot of storage for parts, elimants the need a carry a bumbag on the trails. always wear one unless doing a bit of MX, never no when you get stuck in the bush or are waiting for some one to catch up and need hydrating.
Best use for me is at desert strom when going along many of the gravel roads, and need to wash down the dust with something.:yes:
The brand "camelbak"is a bit over price, can find a lot cheaper with lot more features. My shift was only $80:done: