Hydration Pack

michael.su said:
1) I have 2 water bottle cages. On a hot day ride, I can carry 2 water bottles however...... on a Hot night ride, I can carry only 1 because my headlight battery goes in the other cage. Plus I have a bike mount pump that get's in the way when mounted with a cage.
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How big is this battery? Do you have pictures?

michael.su said:
2) As previously mentioned the constantly dirty bottle tops are annoying and I think it will be easier to drink without stopping with a hydropak.
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I hate getting dirty when I ride mountain bikes! I especially hate going through water. The bugs are annoying too, along with all the mosquito bites I get! Don't get me started about ticks! I get all sweaty too 🙁
 
pearl said:
How big is this battery? Do you have pictures?

I hate getting dirty when I ride mountain bikes! I especially hate going through water. The bugs are annoying too, along with all the mosquito bites I get! Don't get me started about ticks! I get all sweaty too 🙁
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Hahaha! getting dirty is ok by me. Drinking the dirt on the other hand SUCKS!

Mosquito's for the most part don't like me.

The battery looks like this:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4273066&filterName=Category

The battery container looks like this:

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:popcorn: 😀
 
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I have nothing left to add... the previously resurrected dead horse is dead once again :getsome:
 
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If it's not too late...price point has the camelbak hawg for $54 (more than half off!). It's a large bag but well worth it. If I could post pics via my iPhone I would.
 
hydrapak cute. Its like 20.00 bucks plus shipping.Small holds like 70 oz. small storage pocket,can turn bladder inside out to clean.
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ADD GATORAID WHEN PLASTICS GET FUNKIE TAKES AWAY FUNK TASTE
 
I have been using a CamelBak Lobo (LINK) for about two years now. I like the 100oz reservoir (more on that later), small footprint (backprint? it doesn't take up a lot of space on my back), and there is enough storage space without much wasted space.

I like the large reservoir because if I am going on a shorter ride, or it is cooler out, I just don't fill it up all the way. You can always put less water in a big bladder, you can't put more in a small one.

Now the Lobo may not have enough storage for some people, I ride light with just a few multi-tools, a patch kit, a pump, and keys/wallet/phone, but it sounds like you have that stuff all on your bike anyway, so it may be what you are looking for.

What I don't like is the fact that it isn't reversible for easy cleaning, but I get around that by just freezing it.
 
Best bag by far

This is the bag that I ride with, super light, expandable, integrated helmet holder, rain fly, two mesh bottle holders, internal frame to keep the bag suspended off your back for airflow and comfort.

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http://www.deuterusa.com/products/productDetail.php?packID=RaceEXPAir&sub=hydration&tert=race

Not super cheap but will last a long time.

I crashed wearing the bag and the internal frame deflected a poorly cut tree branch from going into my lungs through my back. Just ended up with a deep scrape on my sholder instead of an ER visit.
 
I think if you look around on Amazon or may Pricepoint you can get the previous year model Camelback at a decent price.

Homemade light system and battery, right Mike?
 
Thanks!

DaveyNJ said:
I think if you look around on Amazon or may Pricepoint you can get the previous year model Camelback at a decent price.

Homemade light system and battery, right Mike?
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Yes Sir! What up Dave! 🙂

I ended up buying the Camelbak M.U.L.E today locally for $72.....not a bad price.

This one:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/19...71-Hydration/Camelbak-M.U.L.E.-100oz-2010.htm

It's kind of bigger than I wanted but ......I'll have to see how it goes!

Thank you all for you opinions and ideas. It was all part of my decision. For most things, I prefer to buy locally instead of online because I like to see and touch the item before I buy it.
 
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