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New Camelbak options
Have been looking around for a new hydration pack for the Summer and wondered about trying out the Camelbak which I have not used before.
They have a new antidote bladder with a removable hose connection so this should make it easy to pull out and pop in the fridge/esky.
I don't need a huge bag and was looking like going for the LOBO.
Can anyone have any comments or pet hates about any of the Camelbaks?
Lezyne Bladder Seal (zip-lock on steroids?)
Thought I should share this as couldn't find a picture of this Lezyne bladder anywhere on the 'net before I ordered it. Not that it appears a bad design, but one has to wonder how this 'zip-lock' style seal will hold up on the trail. Seems good enough from preliminary tests.
Day's Hydration
Pile of empty bottles in the footwell of Rob's car. Hot day made this plus 2-3l in the backpack a necessity.
Cramps - what I have learnt
Hey all, thought I would share a few years worth of experience with cramping and how it may be avoided.
We all know inadequate hydration is one culprit, but it is also worth noting excessive water will exacerbate it.
For me, I finish any event in hot (or in fact any) weather with a salt crusted helmet strap, pack straps and clothing - mute testimony to the amount of salts I am losing (but then I am a prolific sweater - paedophile on a school bus kinda thing) and how much I need to replace.