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Posted: 16:54 - 09 Jul 2018 Post subject: hydration pack / bladder thingys |
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anyone use one for touring?
I'm thinking of picking one up as I'm off to germany on thursday, but they all look much of a muchness with £10-£150 pricetags and mixed reviews on every single one...
any recommendations for specific low cost model to grab on the quick? ____________________ CBT - 17/09/12 * Theory - 23/10/12 * Mod1 - 05/03/13 * Mod2 - 25/03/13 * BOSH!
Current - None but shed project H100 (first bike )
Past - ER5, '93 ZZR600, '92 CB400 SF, ZZR600 (again), yellow Monster 620, Blackbird - black Monster 620ie - '96 ZZR600 |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 19:23 - 09 Jul 2018 Post subject: |
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Camelbak are the original and best.
You can pick up a gucci army issue one for about £15-£17 if you don't mind a second hand one (umm, might want a new bite valve, the rest can be disinfected with a water purification tablet). They are tough as old boots. Look for one with a manual bite valve, proper camelbak bladders and neoprene tube sleeves.
There's a brand new one on ebay for £30. I have this type. It's designed to fit on over webbing/bergens so you can easily fit it over a bulky bike jacket. Not the most comfortable if you wanted to go running in it though. You'd pay £60+ for one of that spec. Notice the black plastic tab just below the filler cap, that makes it easy to hold and fill, even if you want to fill it from something other than a tap.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-Desert-Camouflage-CamelBak-3L-Individual-Hydration-System/283048300744?hash=item41e6fe50c8:g:8HUAAOSwj2RbG67H
If you want cheap. Have a look at your local decatholon store. I've not used their hydration packs but I've yet to be disappointed in a bit of quechua gear. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Posted: 19:54 - 19 Jul 2018 Post subject: |
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cheers for the input fellas. I went with the camelbak in the end, mate got a cheap ebay one and the strap broke off it on the ferry over... at this point I was glad to have spent the extra. it spent most of its time in my tank bag though as there was perfect amount of space for it. ____________________ CBT - 17/09/12 * Theory - 23/10/12 * Mod1 - 05/03/13 * Mod2 - 25/03/13 * BOSH!
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Past - ER5, '93 ZZR600, '92 CB400 SF, ZZR600 (again), yellow Monster 620, Blackbird - black Monster 620ie - '96 ZZR600 |
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Cheaper? No.
Easier? Yes.
A camelbak doesn't overcomplicate drinking, in fact it makes it much simpler. |
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Ste wrote: | Cheaper? No.
Easier? Yes.
A camelbak doesn't overcomplicate drinking, in fact it makes it much simpler. |
please explain, as I see it, 1st you have to buy the pack, set it up somehow with the tube to mouth under the helmet etc, fill it up regularly, drink warm water after an hour or so and wear the extra weight for the day
its a euro bimble, hardly the most strenuous exercise going, if a bottle of what you fancy in the topbox/tankbag, along with the drinks at breakfast, lunch and dinner isn't enough maybe you should try an easier exercise |
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Posted: 22:36 - 12 Aug 2018 Post subject: |
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Dave V4 wrote: |
so how long did you go for and how long did you ride each day, total mileage over the trip etc? also how did you manage to keep the camelback cool compared to drinks stowed in the tankbag/topbox
I find it hard to believe you need this type of thing for a European bimble, maybe a treck to Morocco or some other similar desination where you might struggle to get a drink of some sort for a few hours, but Germany? |
1. only 5 days.
2. all day. every day. 740 miles first and last day. 200-300 the rest of the days.
3. both on my back, and in the tank bag. kept cool becauase it's lined/insulated for that purpose.
I wouldn't say it was essential. but having now got one, I'd highly recommend it to anyone. not all stops have a shop and this allows you to stop wherever and take on water. if youre riding for 8 hours plus in 30+ degree heat you get dehydrated and lose concentration. ____________________ CBT - 17/09/12 * Theory - 23/10/12 * Mod1 - 05/03/13 * Mod2 - 25/03/13 * BOSH!
Current - None but shed project H100 (first bike )
Past - ER5, '93 ZZR600, '92 CB400 SF, ZZR600 (again), yellow Monster 620, Blackbird - black Monster 620ie - '96 ZZR600 |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 00:21 - 13 Aug 2018 Post subject: |
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It's also a really convenient way to carry a fairly large quantity of readily accessable water while on a motorcycle.
Yes, you could keep a 2l bottle of water in the top-box... I bet it would still be there when you reach your destination.
Even if it is warm (and as said, they are pretty well insulated), it's still water.
It is less intrusive than back armour (and might even be more effective?). ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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