Re: [Paddlewise] Use of "Hydration Systems"?

I use them a lot of the time - I generally go through about 10-16 oz of
water per hour in 50 degree temps and more than double that at 70+ degrees.

I don't wear them in the boat, strapped on the deck or under deck works
fine.

Some of them rust badly - they have metal parts some zippers some other
fasteners, I have 3 or 4 of them from various hot climate bicycle trips, and
the ones that worked best for kayaking were the ones without metal zippers -
after they rust they don't open or close well. I also prefer the refill
opening to get as big as possible - makes it easier to clean.

If you drink something like Gatorade, you can add a bit of soda pop and
viola - you have a pressurized container - you just squeeze the nozzle and
it squirts into your mouth - no sucking required.

If you pressurize them they also work pretty well for squirting your fellow
paddlers  ;-)

Time to go drink something...    - Saul

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Jernigan <nbd1bpj_at_corpmail.ups.com>
To: PaddleWise_at_lists. intelenet. net <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 1999 9:09 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Use of "Hydration Systems"?


>Anyone have comments, experiences, etc. regarding water bags (I can't call
>them 'hydration systems' without chuckling..) such as Camelback, Platypus,
>etc.?  I'd be interested in thoughts on their use in general or comments on
>specific makes/models....Brian
>
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