To Camelbak or Not to Camelbak

[GrantRH]

Or ride light and stay close to hellocolour.

 

Did my first 60km without camelback this weekend. It felt great not lugging it around.

 

Had a multitool in my bike frame (nifty new invention on the Epics) and 2 bombs plus an adaptor on my seatpost. Had two bottles inside the main triangke (also now possible with new Epic).

 

Only things in my jersey were plugs and tire levers, my phone and some cash, and an energy bar.

 

Really enjoyed the light ride. Having said that, I am thinking of taking a camelbak on the Hakahana as I expect much more time in the saddle. At least until a feel comfortable with the light load on really long rides.

[Guest Zeitgeist]

Here's mine. It fits a bladder and Tupperware with slices of fruit cake and sarmies and little liquor bottles, not to mention a selection of buffs, arm warmers, tools, ammo and various weapons.

does it have space for mortars? Its a real bugger missing one of those impromptu launch opportunities just because your cr@ppy storage device is limited - hate that much

[johannrissik]

To camel-toe or not to camel-toe, that's the real question.

[Matchstix]

Must say I have been riding with my camelback for such a long time feel kinda naked without it. . .

[arendoog]

Depends on the weather .Summertime in the Magaliesberg can cook your brain so I carry enough fluid .At 6,4' 2 750ml bottles arn,t enough .One bottle with mix and 2 litres of game or rehidrat in the camelbak .Rest in the saddlebag

[niterider]

I lost a bottle near the beginning of a long race once in 2003. Since then I've always ridden with a camelbak. Small lightweight one for racing, bigger heavier one for "trail" riding and enduro. I never have to worry about forgetting something since I always have with me a multi-tool, spare tube, pump, brake pads, lightweight rain jacket, some chainlube and spare chain link. If its a long ride there might be a sandwich or banana in there too.

[Shebeen]

 

thread revival time!

 

https://www.uswe-sports.com/global/stories/cannondalefactoryracing

[Psyrax]

 

thread revival time!

 

https://www.uswe-sports.com/global/stories/cannondalefactoryracing

It comes down to personal preferrance - or for some what is "in fashion" at the moment. I like a Camelback. Will always use it. I also like a clean looking bike that nothing can fall off of.

[Pieter1]

It comes down to personal preferrance - or for some what is "in fashion" at the moment. I like a Camelback. Will always use it. I also like a clean looking bike that nothing can fall off of.

Same here. A bottle cage messes with the lines of the bike man.

[BigDL]

Couldn’t give a flying **** what it looks like - whatever works best. I love camelbak, but if I can find an on bike solution that works just as well, then that will do.

[m-squared]

I stopped using my camelbak 2...3 years ago.  I find I can keep myself hydrated with the bottle(s) that I carry. 

 

If it is really hot or a really, really long ride, there are ample places to stop and fill up.  

[bullet77]

For a stage race I'll take it with and decide day by day, hoping we don't really need it every day for Joberg2C.

[DieselnDust]

I use both bottles and camelbak.

Problem with many of the camelback designs is the straps don't hold the pack secure and those with secure anti bounce strapping are huge.

The Chase is about the smallest pack with good straps,otherwise the octane xct.

I'd like to try the uswe outlander

[Yo-Yo]

Get a Henty and thank me later. Way better than a camelbak, 3l capacity, loads of storage, external webbing for energy bar storage, straps down solid and best of all because it’s on the waist it’s like not wearing a pack at all. Saw a fellow gunner with one and it looked weird but after checking it out it made perfect sense.

[Patchelicious]

It’s 2019 and we are still talking about these 2010 antiquated water bladders ????

[capediver]

What about the CamelWaist...or am I on the wrong thread?