Re: Camelbak Water systems

["Mike Sofen" <miksof7@gte.net>]

I just switched from a Camelback to one of the new watersacks from
"Ultimate".  It is WAY better than the Camelback in the areas of comfort
(real padded straps, adjustable height of sack to fit any back), ton's of
storage, 100 oz sack that is baffled so it doesn't slosh, and a mouthpiece
that really delivers water.  Hands down winner, but pricey, about $90. 
It's actually got too many googahs and straps for me, but I can always cut
them off (and then regret it...).

Key for me - no slosh and it stores enough for a real ride.

Mike Sofen
Seattle, WA

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> From: Linda S. Flemmer <bluwolf@earthlink.net>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Camelbak Water systems
> Date: Tuesday, April 21, 1998 7:22 PM
> 
> I've been using a camelbak water pack for several years now & I do like
> it.  However, I recently saw a different version that sits like a fanny
> pack & hold ~100 oz.  Has anyone tried these?  Did you like them?  How
> did they compare to the reular Camelbak?
> 
> The reason I'm considering the fanny pack style? - The camel back is
> made for bikers who lean forward over their handle bars, allowing the
> pack to rest on their backs.  Equestrians adopt a more upright posture &
> the weight falls on the shoulders straps.  They fanny packs are a bit
> pricey, so I was hoping to hear yeah or nay on these before plunking
> down the equivalent of a ride entry for a new gadget.
> 
> BTW, I already have a sport bottle water holder that I like, so I'm not
> looking for one of those - it's used to spray the horse with water when
> we're on the long dry stretches, and the camelbak is <my> drinking
> water.
> 
> If anyone is interested, I'll post results to the list.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Linda Flemmer
> Blue Wolf Ranch
> Bruceton Mills, WV