Pickled Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Have been using a camelbak since 2002. Amazing. 2003 it prevented me from potentially ending up in a wheel chair when I came down hard on my back in a bolder field and hammered the middle of the pack on a huge rock. Took me a while to figure out how to clean it, now have a process that works well for me and I must admit I love my pack. Bought my wife one and she loves hers... All i all, i think they are great, can take a bit of getting used to but now, I love them...
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I will never be caught dead, injured or slightly wounded with one of those water sacks on my back.... While we're at it, what's with the baggy short thing and mtbers? And the not shaving legs? Weirdos... If no water bag, regular bib shorts, and shaved legs make me a snob, I embrace the snobbery...
zeepee Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Wash it with Milton liquid to prevent nasties form growing inside it, then stuff it with paper towel to dry.
dirtrider Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I cycle to the cafe with my pack on ! And to tell the truth it only once had water in the bladder but it's got my smokes , picnic stuff and anything else to rebuild a bike in there . It also makes for a very soft landing when I happen to do my best trick , "The Endo" . It is my handbag and if my wife didn't complain so much I would wear it to the shopping centre .
Daft Vader Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 My backpack saved my butt. I did a big jump, bottomed out my suspension on landing which threw me over the bars backwards into a tree. I fractured a vertebrae, but were it not for my backpack, I may not be riding today...
Willehond Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Have been using a camelbak since 2002. Amazing. 2003 it prevented me from potentially ending up in a wheel chair when I came down hard on my back in a bolder field and hammered the middle of the pack on a huge rock. Took me a while to figure out how to clean it' date=' now have a process that works well for me and I must admit I love my pack. Bought my wife one and she loves hers... All i all, i think they are great, can take a bit of getting used to but now, I love them...[/quote'] I have a similar tale when I hit a ditch on a downhill at the Krakadouw ride and did a full 270 and landed on my head and back> smashed the helmet, got a huge bruise right across my back, but I shudder to think what would have happened without the CamelBak/airbag. Not really a reason to get one, but it defintely helped me!
AndreZA Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I don't use a Camelbak. I use a Hydrapak hydration pak. I've used it with Energade and water and never had any problem cleaning it. Left Energade in it for a week and nothing funny grew. When I clean it, normally about 2 day after the ride, I just rince it out with hot water and hang on the line to dry. The nice thing about Hydrapaks it that the bladedr can be turned inside out so it dries properly.
TiBones Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Get a bunch of plastic practice golf balls (+/-12 from Mr Price Sport), - you know - the ones with the holes in - and, once the bladder has been rinsed, push the balls into the mouth of the bladder. It keeps the walls apart and allows airflow throughout.
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I will never be caught dead' date=' injured or slightly wounded with one of those water sacks on my back.... While we're at it, what's with the baggy short thing and mtbers? And the not shaving legs? Weirdos... If no water bag, regular bib shorts, and shaved legs make me a snob, I embrace the snobbery... [/quote'] ... and another thing, what's with the guys who wear a water sack, and then have two empty bottle cages on their bikes?
David #7 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I cycle to the cafe with my pack on ! And to tell the truth it only once had water in the bladder but it's got my smokes ' date=' picnic stuff and anything else to rebuild a bike in there . It also makes for a very soft landing when I happen to do my best trick , "The Endo" . It is my handbag and if my wife didn't complain so much I would wear it to the shopping centre .[/quote'] I always thought you where a bit funny, now you have confirmed it.
dirtrider Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 TNT1 I think you the weird one here Dude !!! You not only a snob but a disgrace to the MTB community ? Trying to push your sick roadie manners onto MTB'ers !! Shame on you !
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 TNT1 I think you the weird one here Dude !!! You not only a snob but a disgrace to the MTB community ? Trying to push your sick roadie manners onto MTB'ers !! Shame on you ! I know! Did 4 hours yesterday, had half a bottle of water.... Oh, and I carry my spare tube and stuff in a cut-off water bottle in the other bottle cage....
Tumbleweed Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 camelbak do a cleaning set too. and effervescent pills, but they're pricey.
Red Zone Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Camelbak is the way to go, I never notice the weight, probably because I actualy have some core strength, unlike most emaciated roadies. It never moves around, because it is adjusted to fit properly. There is enough space for spares, food and gear so that you dont have your overstuffed pockets hanging past your saddle. A bottle will do for a short x-country race, 24 hour race or a short blast but if you are out for more than a few hours the bag is the way to go. The problem is most roadies want their MTB expirience to be like road rides but with a bit of dust, hence the bobby socks, booties and water bottles.
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