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Re-hydration on the move

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Created by lotofwind > 9 months ago, 23 Jan 2010
lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
23 Jan 2010 9:21AM
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anyone use a camel back(or pack..I think their called) while kiteing???

Am looking at doing downwinders more often and would like to take some water for the trip.

Are they comfy to wear or not worth the hassle.

cheers.

stabber
NSW, 1114 posts
23 Jan 2010 10:17AM
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I've got one of those hats with two beers on top and the straws!

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
23 Jan 2010 10:26AM
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Oh i get it, you mean fresh drinking water.......

poor relative
WA, 9106 posts
23 Jan 2010 8:02AM
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when i do a long downwinder or a lengthy session i have a camelback.
sometimes filled with water sometimes filled with those isotonic type drinks.

Just gotta keep it clean or it tastes like plastic.

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
23 Jan 2010 11:07AM
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stabber said...

I've got one of those hats with two beers on top and the straws!


ha ha.....yeah I have one of them at home too.
Maybe a bit of elastic sowen on for a chin strap to keep it on should do the job.

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
23 Jan 2010 11:15AM
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poor relative said...

when i do a long downwinder or a lengthy session i have a camelback.
sometimes filled with water sometimes filled with those isotonic type drinks.

Just gotta keep it clean or it tastes like plastic.


Cheers Relo.
Which one do you have?
I looked at there web site and there's about 30 differnt types.
Is it annoying to wear or no worries?

I was looking at filling it with JD and coke as kiteing is really interupting my drinking routine.

poor relative
WA, 9106 posts
23 Jan 2010 8:30AM
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Which one do you have?


I have two a small Hydroback



and a classic 3l - i use this for the longer sessions - it has a little pocket that you can slip your keys into too.



Is it annoying to wear or no worries?

You dont really notice it so long as the flappy bits are either tied up or tucked away.

They are really handy things to have especially if your into other things like Cycling, long walks etc etc etc etc. even working round the house/garden where you dont want to stop what your doing to go and get a drink.

stamp
QLD, 2800 posts
23 Jan 2010 10:34AM
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lotofwind said...



I was looking at filling it with JD and coke as kiteing is really interupting my drinking routine.




i used to ride dirtbikes with a bloke who filled his camelback with a mixture of speed and cordial.

Briz
SA, 97 posts
23 Jan 2010 1:39PM
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I use one- it's just a cheap one from an outdoor shop - around $20 on sale. Holds 1.5L and has a chest strap. It's fantastic- you don't feel it but it helps having a sip every now and again. No more dehydration/ dry mouth/ pickled tongue.

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
23 Jan 2010 7:10PM
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Briz said...

I use one- it's just a cheap one from an outdoor shop - around $20 on sale. Holds 1.5L and has a chest strap. It's fantastic- you don't feel it but it helps having a sip every now and again. No more dehydration/ dry mouth/ pickled tongue.


Pickled tongue,sounds like something my grandmother would cook for dinner

old4dy
NSW, 147 posts
24 Jan 2010 1:35AM
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Hi guys, after using your camelbak rinse the bladder out then put it in the freezer until you next use it. Kills the bugs.

WallZie
WA, 87 posts
23 Jan 2010 10:59PM
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Yeh mate Camelpack water, ice and powerade powerder. Does the trick for me....



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