Whats the best drinking system for long rides/enduros.
ZOT
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I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems that are
relatively hands free. I know of the CamelBack, MSR's system, Tydavis's
system... Don't have a clue why one is better than another.
Slow as SH-- DR350SE rider
Pirox
I have a Camelbak myself and it works great. There are several models
available from the simple water bladder and pouch to the deluxe model that has
several pockets. I can take plenty of water and still have room to pack a
sweatshirt/light jacket and a small amount of tools. I also wear a chest
protector and have found that the Camelbak is easy to adjust and is comfortable
when used over a chest protector. I have seen several other sytems out there
and they appear to be very similar and also look like they will work fine. My
advice would be to check out the different brands in the store and see which
seems to have the features you want. Another consideration is the availability
of spare parts. You may need to replace the bladder and or bite valve at some
point so you want to be able to replace them without calling all over the
country to find a part. Camelbaks are popular and you should have no trouble
finding them. Let me know if you have any specific questions regarding the
Camelbak.
Happy riding!
Kent
98 YZ 250
95 XT 350
sTeVe?
On 12 Jun 98 00:40:22 GMT, ZOT wrote:
>I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems that are
>relatively hands free. I know of the CamelBack, MSR's system, Tydavis's
>system... Don't have a clue why one is better than another.
Lot's of folks like the Link Drink and Ty's system but I drink like a
fish. The MSR and Camelback both hold 70+ ounces and in a 3.5 hour
scrambles or long enduro, I'll use it all. Losers like myself don't
have pit crews so's I have to carry everything I need. A Link Drink
would last me about 45 minutes. You can always put less in if you
need it, but having extra is a comfort on a hot day. I've run out and
instantly felt super thirsty. Merf gave me an MSR and I like the zip
up closure. It's also a bit more insulated than the regular
Camelback. The new Camelback pouch has wider straps and a tube clip
built right onto the strap. The new bit valve is excellent, haven't
lost one yet.
Steve
aged CR250 pilot
Flf8990
I recently bought an iron man tiathalon at Target. I do my riding in
Oklahoma, and it sure is a life saver on 90+ degree days. It holds
approximately 70+/- ounces, and has all the features of a camelback for only 20
bucks. The bladder has a lifetime warranty, and it has enough pocket space that
I no longer need to carry a fanny pack. If you have a Target or jumbo sports in
your area I feel this is a good alternative to the higher priced items of the
market.
Fat and slow
85 CR 250
ted
That's why I bought a Camelbak, spare parts availability!
Ted
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DirtCrashr
Really? I havn't heard of this one, or seen it at my local Target. Do they
have a website? What kind of bite-valve does it have?
DirtCurious - '97xr400
XR<crunch>4
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>I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems ...
My favorite system is to drink one beer every 15 minutes until I fall down.
Then I drink one every 30 minutes.
o_
Jay O\-O
'98 xr400 - '84 mx250lc - '86 xv1100 - '93 klr250
Shaun T
>>I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems ...
>
>
>My favorite system is to drink one beer every 15 minutes until I fall down.
>Then I drink one every 30 minutes.
I have to admit your drinking system is very similar to mine, except once
I'm down I can't drink.
Merrill Hoekstra
ZOT wrote in article <35807...@rubicon.off-road.com>...
> relatively hands free. I know of the CamelBack, MSR's system, Tydavis's
> system... Don't have a clue why one is better than another.
>
If you are looking for a system designed by a dirtbiker that can carry a
few extra things in addition to the liquid, is strong enough to use on a
dirtbike, fits over your chest protector, etc... Call Slavens Racing, they
are making a couple under the name Bakwater. The classic is a skinny back
pack that is really well made. Anyway, enough commercial. They have an
800 number, but I don't know it. 719-632-1456
Merrill Hoekstra, satisfied Bakwater user
Rodwsmith
>
>I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems that are
>relatively hands free. I know of the CamelBack, MSR's system, Tydavis's
>system... Don't have a clue why one is better than another.
Somthing else to consider, what is going to happen when you fall on it? I fell
on my Camelback, did a great job of obsorbing the landing and didn't even pop
the top off! But I don't even want to think about what it would feel like
landing on one of those hard plastic bottles, there are enough things to land
on lying around where I ride without stapping one to my back!
Kenneth Murphy
Merrill Hoekstra (m2ou...@newwave.net) wrote:
[commercial ;) snippage]
: pack that is really well made. Anyway, enough commercial. They have an
: 800 number, but I don't know it. 719-632-1456
: Merrill Hoekstra, satisfied Bakwater user
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Will Rosenberry
I have seen the CamelBAK's (not back) bust the sides out before.
Gatoraid burning on an exhaust pipe is a nice smell, Kind of reminded
me of Hamburgers on the grill.
Will Rosenberry
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Will Rosenberry
On 14 Jun 1998 08:12:48 GMT, rodw...@aol.com (Rodwsmith) wrote:
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>>I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems that are
>>relatively hands free. I know of the CamelBack, MSR's system, Tydavis's
>>system... Don't have a clue why one is better than another.
I saw one at Sports authority that had a Mylar liner. has anybody
used them? the replacement liners were like $8.00 for 2. (they
recommended throwing them out if you use anything but water in them)
Kenneth Murphy
Will Rosenberry (rosen...@chesco.nospam.com) wrote:
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: I have seen the CamelBAK's (not back) bust the sides out before.
: Gatoraid burning on an exhaust pipe is a nice smell, Kind of reminded
: me of Hamburgers on the grill.
I've read it does wonders for "sac hair" as well. Who posted that?
: Will Rosenberry
MX Tuner
>I've read it does wonders for "sac hair" as well. Who posted that?
That would be me. About two races previous, I had thought how
wonderfully it did at protecting my back at the end of an "over the
bars" excursion. Cushioned my landing nicely.
I THOUGHT it survived the incident unscathed.
MX Tuner
OldFart
>>>I'm looking for some recomendations on good drinking systems that are
>>>relatively hands free. I know of the CamelBack, MSR's system, Tydavis's
>>>system... Don't have a clue why one is better than another.
>I saw one at Sports authority that had a Mylar liner. has anybody
>used them? the replacement liners were like $8.00 for 2. (they
>recommended throwing them out if you use anything but water in them)
>
>Will Rosenberry
I have a Mirage by Gregory. I am EXTREMELY happy with it. It uses the mylar
liner. It holds up to 110 ounces, plus has 700 cu. in. of pack space. A boat
load of straps to tie down things.
Also the drink hose has a quick disconnect on it. You can simply put a QD on
your filter and pump away. Easier than trying to con your buddy into making
sure your bladder doesnt go in the water. If you have a PUR or something with
a long intake hose you dont even have to take the pack off to fill it.
Only thing I dont like is the bite valve. I am going to switch to the
Blackburn 'Gulp Valve'. It is mondo better.
Highly recommended.
OldFart
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Christopher E. Johnson
Crashing and landing on your drinking system can be dangerous. Just ask
a buddy of mine who strapped a one-liter plastic hospital bottle on his
chest protector. He ran a vinyl line from the bottle up into his helmet
right near his mouth. He went over the bars, landed on his back, and
almost died of drowning. That would have been a tough one for the EMTs
to explain.
Chris
Albuq
Jim Hall
Get a soft sided drinking system like a Camelback. I bailed hard last
November - the only part of my body that wasn't hurt was the Camelback
protected part.
Jim Hall REPLY TO: jdhall<at>as<dot>net
380 EXC and others
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Gary M
Talk to Destry Abbot. Saturday he bailed hard wearing a Ty Davis
model. (Silver State 300, Mesquite NV) Left a big bruise on his
spine. Nothing got broke, but he DNF'ed from all the bruises. Saw
him at the presentations Sunday and he was getting around.
(He's OK Marva :-) )
Gary M
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Jim Hall
gmo...@wizard.com (Gary M) wrote:
>Talk to Destry Abbot. Saturday he bailed hard wearing a Ty Davis
>model. (Silver State 300, Mesquite NV) Left a big bruise on his
>spine. Nothing got broke, but he DNF'ed from all the bruises. Saw
>him at the presentations Sunday and he was getting around.
>(He's OK Marva :-) )
>
>Gary M
>Team Cheesy Poof #3
>TCP home page!!! http://killer.its.calpoly.edu/TC/sp/tcp.html
Gary,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Ty's system a hard pressurized
cannister - the benefit being that you don't have to suck on it? The
downside......
Sure am glad Destry's OK.
Jim Hall REPLY TO: jdhall<at>as<dot>net
380 EXC and others
turning Money into Noise..
Gary M
On Tue, 30 Jun 1998 01:13:51 GMT, jdh...@Nospam.you (Jim Hall) wrote:
<snip>
>Gary,
>Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Ty's system a hard pressurized
>cannister - the benefit being that you don't have to suck on it? The
>downside......
>
>Sure am glad Destry's OK.
Kenneth Murphy
Gary M (gmo...@wizard.com) wrote:
: >
: >Sure am glad Destry's OK.
FWIW, Destry must have recovered quickly, he won the 250CC class
at the Pikes Peak Hillclimb on Saturday. Davey Durelle also beat
local Pro ace, Bryan Anderson by a little less than 2 seconds to
claim his 3 straight open pro victory.
: Gary M
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