Camelbak Water systems

["Linda S. Flemmer" <bluwolf@earthlink.net>]

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