Ballie44 Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Hi, Got my first Sani2C entry and looking at hydration packs. Got a lot of comment on don't go bigger then 1.5L, go smaller, ect. The guys who's been there and got the T-****s, what is the best way to go?? Do I even need a hydration pack? I suppose you have to store the snacks somewhere :-)Thx
BaGearA Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 You don't need one , but make sure you carry enough goodies(food and tools) to last you between the water points. But I you get one go for the camelbak MULE yes it is expensive but it has everything you need and then some plus some more. And it will also last a considerable time. If that is out of your price range I would go for the Camelbak LOBO . Good luck with SANI !
henningvr Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Been through a few hydration packs. Currently using a Camelbak MULE. Nice thing about it apart from what BaGearA said, is that you don't have to use all the space, but it's there should you need it. Good luck and enjoy the Sani.
Spock Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Have a look at the Osprey Raptor. Lots of people prefer Osprey above Camelbak.
dave303e Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 2 bottles on the bike, food and phone in pockets, tools in sadlle bag(yes I went there) and you good to go. Hydration bag syndrome is real and you will end up carrying too much stuff eventually, because it fits in there. Can almost bet that most who ride with a hydration pack can dig around in it and find a few things they really don't need...
V12man Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 I have 2 camelbak- a lobo for stage races and a kudu 12l with a back protector for #enduro. While you don't need one for races - the ability to drink with mostly hands on the bars is useful- especially downhill and in single track. I don't normally use one unless it's over 50k - 2 bottles is enough for those shorter rides.
CAAD4 Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 2 bottles on the bike, food and phone in pockets, tools in sadlle bag(yes I went there) and you good to go. Hydration bag syndrome is real and you will end up carrying too much stuff eventually, because it fits in there. Can almost bet that most who ride with a hydration pack can dig around in it and find a few things they really don't need...Dave, Dave, Dave. The man has style and has asked a valid question. Please don't bring your roadie saddle bag tendencies on here. Do you also use bar ends on your riser bars?
Mojoman Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 Lobo for me, on year 5 with it and its only starting to show wear now. T
NotSoBigBen Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 Dave, Dave, Dave. The man has style and has asked a valid question. Please don't bring your roadie saddle bag tendencies on here. Do you also use bar ends on your riser bars? Jissis
Bizkit031 Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 2 bottles on the bike, food and phone in pockets, tools in sadlle bag(yes I went there) and you good to go. Hydration bag syndrome is real and you will end up carrying too much stuff eventually, because it fits in there. Can almost bet that most who ride with a hydration pack can dig around in it and find a few things they really don't need... Typical Roadie/race snake tendencies????
JXV Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 I have an ancient Lobo...starting to look tatty now after 10 years but still working well. Eyeing a MULE for longer rides cos I can fit a decent camera in there. For long rides I like to carry juice in a water bottle (or a second bladder in the pack) and water in the Camelbak Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
CAAD4 Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 Jissis Skies Oom... coffee on laptop.jpg.838x0_q67_crop-smart.jpg
Reinhardt89 Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 I swear by the Due South Straightfin 2L. It is R450, so half the price of the overpriced camelbaks, takes 2L and it has multiple zips for storing tools, keys, clothing etc.And you can buy it with a Markham account haha http://www.duesouth.co.za/pdp/duesouth-straightfin-2l-hydration-pack/_/A-194213AAAE3
Iwan Kemp Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 The MULE is a great option, but also look at Camelbak's smaller lumbar packs like the Charge. Nice and compact and with the bladder lower in the pack the weight is not on your shoulders. The design also allows more airflow over your back http://shop.camelbak.com/charge-10-lr/d/1091_cl_4392
SpecialK Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 We went on a big recce on hydration packs about a year ago, and ended up buying 2x Osprey packs for myself - a smaller Syncro 3 (including a 2.5l bladder so the pocket is quite small) and then the larger Viper 9. I use the smaller ones for normal weekend rides, the larger was great for Sani2c. Both were on sale at Due South, and the design much preferred over Camelbak.
Lefty V Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 Have been riding with a Camelback Rogue for about a decade and can strongly recommend it. Mule is overkill for me.
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