Grebel Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 A single solution that holds water/juice, tools, food, first aid kit and a raincoat as well as shedding weight off the bike and offering back protection with a waterproof pocket for your phone. What's not to like?
SwissVan Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 A single solution that holds water/juice, tools, food, first aid kit and a raincoat as well as shedding weight off the bike and offering back protection with a waterproof pocket for your phone. What's not to like?I’ve heard some people complain of a hot sweaty backBut then there always complainers....
Grebel Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 I’ve heard some people complain of a hot sweaty backBut then there always complainers.... I have heard the same. They could to try a different position..... maybe switch on the aircon.
defender Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 A single solution that holds water/juice, tools, food, first aid kit and a raincoat as well as shedding weight off the bike and offering back protection with a waterproof pocket for your phone. What's not to like? weight off the bike is is not really correct as it is now on your back and you are still on the bike
Grebel Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 weight off the bike is is not really correct as it is now on your back and you are still on the bike Asked and answered your honor.
defender Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Lately I have had a real dilemma when preparing the night before a race. I used to pack my spare tube, Co2 bombs, tool, etc in my Camelbak, and then ride with that. My past two races I have not used a Camelbak, and I much preferred it. I put a tube in the one bottle holder, Co2 attached to the bottle cage, and everything else in a saddle bag. I know its a personal preference thing, but I was interested to know what other people are doing when riding their MTB races. I much preferred not having the Camelback on my back, but I can also carry alot more with me if I use it.Personally and from experience I would rather carry that stuff on the bike. Reasons beinga) Found it is better to have the weight lower down on the bike. Having it higher up, I found it affected balance, especially in the tight stuff and berms. Also if you dont have a waste strap it bounces around or hits in the back of the neck on steep drop-offs. b) To much heat build up and not cooling on the back. That hurts one on a hot dayc) You may get tempted to pack more than you actually need.
SwissVan Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 weight off the bike is is not really correct as it is now on your back and you are still on the bikeJa but.... when you have to portage / carry your bike over those pesky non rideable section it’s not a factor... and also leaves more places to grip the bike
JohanDiv Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 It wasn't a conscious decision, but I completely stopped using my Camelbak about a year ago. My back started to pain on 80km+ rides with the camelbak.. tried a few rides without it and rather just put everything in my jersey pockets..and I kinda forgot I had a Camelbak until now.I used to ride with two water bottles and camelbak. I was still unfit back then and definitely over hydrated while riding. Now two bottles are enough for a 80km ride..anything further than that I'd most likely pass a shop or padstal to refill the bottles.
Patchelicious Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Using a Camelbak is a sign of toxic masculinity!
Kranswurm Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Using a Camelbak is a sign of toxic masculinity!The only thing that is toxic is if I forget to clean the bladder after a ride....
Patchelicious Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 The only thing that is toxic is if I forget to clean the bladder after a ride....You should pee before you ride ????
GT Fred Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Hey all I used to use a Camelbak and as you have mentioned its cool to hold all the little things but I found the pack made me over heat and my body warmed the water to the point it too was hot . So I changed to carrying items in my second water bottel and taking extra cash to stop for a cold drink on the route.
Spokey Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Using a Camelbak is a sign of toxic masculinity!Buggar, I am toxically masculine then.......oh well!
arendoog Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 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
T-Bob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 +1 For the Henty. Has all the back pack win with loads of storage, any 3l bladder will work and none of the sweaty back stuff that people hate because the whole back is a fine mesh and lets the air flow happy and nice all summer long. None of the Fanny pack issues of bouncing about if you pack a bit too much in and no need to ratchet it in so it becomes a gastric band. Add on to that it doesn't move about at all, you barely notice it's there and you don't have to keep telling people 'no it's not a fanny pack, it's a hip pack...'. https://www.bikemag.com/gear/apparel/packs/tested-henty-enduro-pack-2-0/
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