Hydration daypacks

**Ghost Lemur** · 18th November 2006, 15:24

With some big dayriding coming up I've stepped up a gear (no pun intended) in my gear aquisions. Helps that I've just had my b'day (still have some pressie credits in my pocket deciding on a use) and xmas is coming.

One of the things I found very lacking on the first dayride I did was a hydration daypack.

Been looking at a few different ones. But have some questions.

On an average day ride how much gear space do you guys use/need?

How much would you drink?

**yungatart** · 18th November 2006, 15:36

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

On an average day ride how much gear space do you guys use/need?

How much would you drink?

A tank pack is sufficient for a day ride.
As far as drinking is concerned - we should all be drinking 2 litres of water per day, about 8 glasses.
Dehydration is a real issue for me, I usually just buy bottled water, but Zukin callled round here yesterday and he has one of those hydration packs in his jacket.
It got me thinking as we have some of the Platypus ones here, left over from our cycling days, must go and dig them out, clean them up and forget about buying water anymore.

**far queue** · 18th November 2006, 15:51

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

On an average day ride how much gear space do you guys use/need?

How much would you drink?

I use a 15 litre Ground Effect pack with a bladder. The bladder holds 2 litres, and I usually drink 1 to 2 litres depending on the temperature and the workout. The rest of the pack either has a change of gloves and some warmer clothing if there's a possibility of the weather turning to shit or it's empty so I can stuff the liners from my jacket into it as the day heats up if that's likely. If it's an all day ride away from food shops, my lunch will be in the pack too.

I also carry a bumbag worn at the front, that carries my tool kit and food bars to snack on during the day. Get the bumbag from DAS - good size, good quality, reasonable price.

**laRIKin** · 18th November 2006, 16:07

Most guys get away with about 1-2L's of water for a day ride.
Mine carry's over 2L's and it's only on a hot long day do I fill it right up and drink the lot.
I know that you should drink more, but it can be hard to find time between the bump's to let go of the bars and grab the tube and stuff it in your mouth.

Now some guys do not like to carry gear on their backs some they have a Hydo pack only and carry tools in a bum bag.

I carry gear in a bum bags (tools) and other stuff (bits and bob's) in the Hydo pack.

It's horses for course's, but I would get a mid to large size Hydo pack with lots of pockets to put gear in because it makes it easier to find.
And then later if needed you can get a bum bag as well if you want to carry more gear.

I do also have a larger pack (like aday pack) but it can be to big and hard to find things as it all goes to the bottom.
And I can not wear my bum bag with it.

**Ghost Lemur** · 18th November 2006, 16:18

The Ground Effects Reservoir Dog is one of the one's on my list.

Along with a the G40 and G35 from Torpedo7.com.

CamelBak have quite a large range, but the HAWG and MULE seem to be the most popular models.

I also came across a company called Ultimate Direction. According to their contacts page they have an NZ distributor, so I've emailed the distributor to find out who the NZ retailers are.

**terbang** · 18th November 2006, 16:26

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

How much would you drink?

I know someone here that'll have the answer for ya.

Over to you Rick..!

**NZHog** · 18th November 2006, 17:45

I have a drink holder,hey I'm a JAFA & a HD rider gota have my coffee. I use a water bottle in that.

On longer rides I use one of my three Camelbaks I just put some ice in it in the morning & sip it during the day. I have a ventilated jacket which is a highly recommend piece of kit,hey Chistmas IS coming LOL.

**Motu** · 18th November 2006, 18:14

I like my Camelback Rev,it was the first motorcycle specific one they made,although I don't really know what is different about it,maybe the thick rubber on the flap.It holds 2 litres which is just the right amount for a long hot day,colder and shorter days I don't drink as much,but it's hard to guess the right amount so full is near enough.

I like to carry a fair amount of stuff,but not on me.So my latest stuff is pretty good but have only used it once on the Kaipara 200.I have the Wolfman Enduro Tankbag and Wolfman number plate carryall.The tankbag is small but holds a camera,hip flask of bourbon and a few other esentials,a map pockets.It covers the gas cap and has to be moved to the side,it is a little in the way when standing,but ok for adventure rides,serious trail riding it might not be so good.The carryall fits above the headlamp and can hold a lot,but I wouldn't put too much heavy stuff in it....but gloves,food a few tools.I think they are going to work out really well.

**laRIKin** · 18th November 2006, 20:20

By the way I would like to add that I use a Camelback Mule and it seems to be well made and with the big opening in the bladder it can be easier to keep clean and full.
And I can load it up to the point that it gets quite heavy.

It's a bit of topic but bear in mind.
A good Enduro jacket is good as well, as you can jam light smaller stuff in to the pockets as well.
As well you can get a fender bag to carry gear so you do not have to carry it all on your body.

**clint640** · 20th November 2006, 13:30

Good comments above. Get a 90 deg sucky bit for easier use under your helmet.

Cheers
Clint

**laRIKin** · 20th November 2006, 17:02

Originally Posted by clint640

Good comments above. Get a 90 deg sucky bit for easier use under your helmet.

Cheers
Clint

I tried one a couple of times and found the straight one easier to get into the mouth.
It could of been because that was what I was use to.
So if you want to swap G/L I will, as I carry it as a spare as I have lost a few in the bush. You get a wet leg to let you know that it's gone.

**Zukin** · 20th November 2006, 19:46

Hi

Mine came with my Dririder Jacket!
Damn good too, holds quite a bit of fluid, and slips away in the back into its own enclosure, you dont even know its there!!

At Cold kiwi I also figured to fill it with beer too

Saved carrying all those cans aye Clint

And last weekend it was soooo hot here I actually put ice in it, it stayed cold for a long time and felt good on my back too.

Cheers

**far queue** · 20th November 2006, 20:25

Originally Posted by lemans

You get a wet leg to let you know that it's gone.

Uh ha, prostate problems huh?

Originally Posted by Zukin

Mine came with my Dririder Jacket!
Damn good too, holds quite a bit of fluid, and slips away in the back into its own enclosure, you dont even know its there!!

I assume you're talking about the Dririder Rallycross. I find with a full bladder in the back of the jacket it pulls the back of the jacket down and the front of the jacket up into my throat. It gets better as the bladder empties, and it also helps having a bumbag on to hold the jacket in place.

**sAsLEX** · 20th November 2006, 20:32

I was using a camel back holding about 3 litres on exercise recently and was going through about 2 or 3 in a day, so it depends how much work you are doing to how much fluid you will need

**Zukin** · 20th November 2006, 22:22

Originally Posted by far queue

Uh ha, prostate problems huh?

I assume you're talking about the Dririder Rallycross. I find with a full bladder in the back of the jacket it pulls the back of the jacket down and the front of the jacket up into my throat. It gets better as the bladder empties, and it also helps having a bumbag on to hold the jacket in place.

Yep your right there, but when you have a Keg in the front, another 3 litres in the back doesnt bug you too much