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Re: [RC] Drinking on trail (human) -- Camelbak question - Kristen A FisherI think you can adjust the fit of the pack to keep you from being off balance; as someone mentioned it has adjustable arm straps and chest and waist straps. I think the Camelbaks are great for several reasons: 1) you only have to use one hand for a split second to put the spout in your mouth to drink (good for when you need to "support your horse with the bridle" 2) the fewer things attached to your saddle (like bottle holders) the fewer things there are to cause massive wide spread bruising 3) I have yet to see a Camelbak on the ground, yet see many water bottles (both temporary and permanent) on the ground throughout a ride, which when you are riding private/public lands can cause a huge littering problem IMO The thing I did not like about them was the constant sloshing at the trot - now I squeeze the excess air out of the pack after filling it, so as you drink the bag collapse on itself and is much more quiet. You can fill them with anything (including ice if it is a hot ride) and as someone mentioned you can put a frozen Blue Pack inside the bladder area to keep them cool too. Also, you can fit a few little things in the "pack" area such as a stethoscope, knife-type tool, matches, glow stick, whistle, and foil blanket plus maps and the like without having to attach more to your saddle. I really hate things bouncing around on my saddle and my person and this has helped me solve that. Oh and the person that mentioned you can land on your back and they don't rupture - they will also pad your fall a little bit too (experience talking). Kristen in TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rae Callaway" <tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <fullpwr@xxxxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [RC] Drinking on trail (human) -- Camelbak question I haven't found it to be a problem at all, in fact, my Camelback is a lifesaver. I have the 3 liter one and will drain it completely on every loop. The best thing about them is that they get lighter as you go! Rae Tall C Arabians - Central Region ----- Original Message ----- From: <fullpwr@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:14 PM Subject: [RC] Drinking on trail (human) -- Camelbak questionHi, everyone -- I'm wondering if people who have used Camelbak (or other backpack- type "hydration systems," as they are pretentiously known) while on trail findthat carrying several pounds of water fairly high up on your back throwsyourriding balance off...? -- Laura Goodin fullpwr@xxxxxxxxxx ============================================================ At the end of the day maybe the definition of endurance isn't the lengthofthe ride but rather the spirit in which it is ridden. ~ Maryanne Stroud Gabani ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ I drink a 50/50 mix of rootbeer and soymilk at the vetchecks. ~ Libby Llop ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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