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One of my personal problems is getting enough to drink when I'm in the shop. I had gastric bypass surgery several years ago. That means I have to constantly sip water or something. When I'm in the shop, my hands are busy, and I don't drink like I should.
I tried today a small (50 oz.) Camelbak hydration system. Fill with water, put on like backpack, run tube over shoulder. Turn head, grab bite valve with mouth, bite & suck. Look, ma, no hands!
Got down about 16 ounces in about 45 minutes this afternoon. The pack did not get in the way. Was easy to use. I believe it's gonna be indispensible this summer when temps in the valley rise.

I've seen them at the Wal-Mart and wondered when you would use something like that except standed in the desert or on a hike. Never thought about that. Watch for them to go on clearance and then get you an extra

These were indispensible when I was in the Navy on the flight deck of a carrier. Especially during Desert Storm. We were so busy you couldn't run and get a drink everytime you wanted..

jimthej wrote:One of my personal problems is getting enough to drink when I'm in the shop. I had gastric bypass surgery several years ago. That means I have to constantly sip water or something. When I'm in the shop, my hands are busy, and I don't drink like I should.
I tried today a small (50 oz.) Camelbak hydration system. Fill with water, put on like backpack, run tube over shoulder. Turn head, grab bite valve with mouth, bite & suck. Look, ma, no hands!
Got down about 16 ounces in about 45 minutes this afternoon. The pack did not get in the way. Was easy to use. I believe it's gonna be indispensible this summer when temps in the valley rise.

My family rides motorcycles on trail systems in the mountains. Many trips last for hours. No water except what you bring. Those hydration packs are great; we all use them!

Freeze a couple inches of water in them lying down, fill 'em up with H2O and enjoy ice water. I've used two of them, one on front, one on back when I did the 108 mile "Tour de Tucson" bicycle ride last year.

mickyd wrote:Freeze a couple inches of water in them lying down, fill 'em up with H2O and enjoy ice water. I've used two of them, one on front, one on back when I did the 108 mile "Tour de Tucson" bicycle ride last year.

1) Ice(cold) water is not a good way to rehydrate.

2) If you intentionally ride a bicycle 108 miles(in AZ no less) you are 'NUTZ'!:D

If you carry 'ice water' on your back for a while in Arizona you won't have to worry about it being too cold to drink. It'll just be water not 'ice water' and you won't have to worry that it is too cold.

JPG40504 wrote:1) Ice(cold) water is not a good way to rehydrate...

Good (healthy) or knot, for me it is the most satisfying!

My son and his whole family are bicycle nuts. They ride in those 100 mile things also. Camelbaks are just part of the uniform. They also wear a lot of spandex.

Dusty, do you remember the "Oasis" burlap water bags? We used to carry them on the front bumper of a vehicle. Always had cold water - even in 100º temps.

charlese wrote:
Dusty, do you remember the "Oasis" burlap water bags? We used to carry them on the front bumper of a vehicle. Always had cold water - even in 100º temps.

I drank lots of water form those things growing up, got into the army and they had big 50 gallon bags just like them but green and no cork. After that I found myself drinking water from plastic canteens in Nam, that came from a 500 gal plastic bladder. I have to say that while they provided water to keep you alive, they left much to be desired in the taste department! No nostalgia from me on this!