I'll tell you Dana, that when I changed from water to Gatorade, it was a breakthrough! I couldn't drink enough water to stay hydrated and always felt exhausted and often had a headache after paddling in summer. With Gatorade, I feel fine, drink less fluid and feel great both during and afterwards. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net] On Behalf Of Dickson, Dana A. Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 5:09 PM To: 'PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net' Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Hydration systems Importance: Low I use a 2 liter camelback. At one time I put it on my back while paddling, I found that caused cramping in my arms, so I switched to putting the camelback on the front deck with the hose cliped to my PFD. For long term paddling in hot weather, the bag goes under the deck with the hose coming out the sprayskirt tunnel. In the summer, I fill my PFD with water and ice, no food for the bugs. In winter I put in hot water, again no additives. I bought one of the drying frames for the liner after I had some growth even with just water in the bag. I prefer the camelback type system because I find I drink lots more water this way and avoid dehydration and related side effects. Having to pee, even in the winter beats the alternative. Dana Dickson The opinions are mine and worth what you paid for them. -----Original Message----- From: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Use of "Hydration Systems"? Interesting to see all this stuff about the hydration systems. I prefer to stop every half hour or so to take a break and pull out a nalgene bottle or some Gatorade. I think the half a minute breather is as important as the hydration. It amazes me how little people around me carry in the way of water. In summer paddles of just a few hours duration I carry about 3 quarts or a gallon. In moderate temperatures never less than 2 quarts for a two hour paddle. I see people with just one quart under just about all circumstances. Moreover, I know individuals who refuse to drink in cold weather because of the need to pee and the awkwardness of cold water gear. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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