RE: Camel back

["Suzanne J. Griffin" <FIT-TO-RUB@worldnet.att.net>]

Glenda,
Your vest sounds like a good idea.  The experience I've had with my 
camelbak and suggestions I will make to you are these:  Make sure the 
straps are about 1 1/2 - 2 inches padded all the way with breathable, 
comfortable, non-irritable material, test it out so it doesn't bounce, is 
lightweight, pocket enclosures are non-protruding and cannot accidently 
come open.  Email me back when you've got the prototype!
susie

-----Original Message-----
From:	Glenda R. Snodgrass [SMTP:grs@theneteffect.com]
Sent:	Tuesday, August 11, 1998 7:50 PM
To:	Ridecamp
Subject:	Re:  Camel back

While we're on the subject <g>, I've been thinking about making a sort of
fisherman's vest with pockets for holding stuff, and a large pocket on the
back that would hold a camelback-type bladder.  This would streamline the
dressing & packing process somewhat in an endurance ride, helping keep
"rider stuff on the rider."  I wonder whether anyone who has experience
using a camelback could give me thoughts on making a vest like this?  I'm
thinking as wide as possible at the shoulders, possibly padded on the
underside there, and an elastic strap across the bottom that would
encirlcle my torso and clip in the front, for stabilizing the bladder on
the bottom edge.

Glenda & Lakota
Mobile, AL
AERC # M18819 & H27310
SE Region