Johnno Posted March 1, 2010 Share Hi Guys, Would you recommend a Camel Back mule for MTB'ing or what would be the best option to go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac Posted March 1, 2010 Share Mule too big for normal use - have a Lobo and it is brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted March 1, 2010 Share Depends on how much water you wan't and how much stuff you wanna carry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted March 1, 2010 Share 1.5 L is more than enough. I know the Mule ways 0.5Kg is that too heavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyg Posted March 1, 2010 Share Leave the Camel back at the shop. Get a double bottle system, or third on the seat post. I have one, and hate it, it keeps you too warm, and you loose mobility. Just my 2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugheaddave Posted March 1, 2010 Share MULE is all that you will ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted March 1, 2010 Share M.U.L.E. - no question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonduhboy Posted March 1, 2010 Share some guys will say the bigger it is, the more junk you will carry with you...I've got a 2l one which holds everything you should need for a 3-5 hour ride. But what are you using it for? 2 hour rides or epic/Sani2c stage 2 type stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbud Posted March 1, 2010 Share M.U.L.E or the M.U.L.E light weight if you are worried about weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted March 1, 2010 Share Stage 2, long rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendonMyb Posted March 1, 2010 Share waaaaaayyyyyyy too big Ive got the 2litre blue wave vigour & works like the bomb for me. Just enough space to carry spare tube,tyre levers,chain breaker since ive given all my sram quick links away to others,Multitool, pump, housekeys & some extra tom incase theres a stop over at a coffee shop & thats pretty much it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWM1 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Got myself a Hydrapak Streamline from Chris Willemse 3 weeks ago. Has a 2L capacity and keeps everything ice-cold. Plenty of storage space too. Best R299 I ever spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted March 1, 2010 Share I have a LOBO and could not ask for a better one-size-fits-all pack. As bumpNgrind says, you can pack all those things in and I even fit a First Ascent Stratos jacket in mine in case the weather turns or after the weather has come and gone. Also depends on what is too big for you - MULE is too big for my needs. You do get hot under them but it's not unbearable in my opinion. You could carry bottles but on more than one occasion I've had to decant water to mates who had run out of water on longer than expect or harder than expected rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted March 1, 2010 Share I've been looking at the options and it is between the LOBO and the X-Trail. The Mule is a bit too big for my needs, it is however a stunning pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted March 1, 2010 Share Mule too big for normal use - have a Lobo and it is brilliant! +1 on the Lobo. Just perfect to carry the my and my missus's tools, tubeless repair and what nots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted March 1, 2010 Share Take a look at the Dakin, Karrimor and Northface hydration packs as well... Just as good and generally a fair bit cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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