Yep, those are the things. You can get them from outdoor stores
(www.rei.com) or bike shops (www.nashbar.com, www.performance.com).
I use mine mountain biking. But mostly only on long rides or races. It's
not worth the trouble otherwise.
David Councill wrote:
> 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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