Are these Camel Packs the tubers/water packs that I have been seeing lately
amongst backpackers? When I backpacked the Grand Canyon two months ago, I
saw quite a few people with these tubes draped over their shoulder from
their backpacks. That way they could easily sip their water or drink. I
still had to pull out my canteen from its holder to get water. I guess I
need to get with modern technology.
Depending on what these things actually look like, it looks like it would
work great in the B - put it behind the seat, tube hanging over the
shoulder. Right now, if I have no passenger, the drink sits against the
tunnel/front of passenger seat, held upright and secure with my daypack or
toolbox.
David
67 BGT
72 B
At 01:41 AM 5/6/2002 -0400, Speedo79@aol.com wrote:
>There are some other drink holders that I have tried that work for long runs.
> The first that comes to mind is called a Camel Pack. You can get them in
>many different varieties at sporting goods stores. Mine holds 100 oz., has a
>filler large enough for icecubes, has a three foot tube with a bite-valve on
>the end, and fits in an insulated backpack that I drape over the back of my
>seat. (Very similar to those hydration systems they use in NASCAR, Formula
>1, etc.). I also take mine mountain biking and backpacking.
>
>The only problems with the camel packs are that you have to clean them every
>time you use them (especially if you fill it with something other than
>water), and I don't recommend sucking a hot beverage through the tube. The
>backpack also makes a great storage space for small items you don't like
>floating around your car (flashlight, maps, firstaid kit, etc.). Most times,
>I have to stop well before I need to refill the Camel Pack.
>
>Just food for thought.
>
>Steve Sanchez
>1977 MGB
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