Re: [Paddlewise] Summer Trip/Camelback

From: <NEWTOT_at_mail.modot.state.mo.us>
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:07:05 -0500
Sounds like a great trip!  I share your approval of the Caribou, it's my
favorite rental boat.  MBK is great to work with - too bad you didn't catch
their rental equipment sale coming up in October ($25 wetsuits!).  I took some
sea kayak classes from them.

Re:For instance, does anyone use a CamelBak [or similar] hydration device on
their deck?

I've been using a camelback on my deck, running the straps under the front deck
bungies.  It still slides around a bit during rolls and heats up on warm days,
but I have yet to find a more "quick and convenient" way to hydrate on long
trips where a water bottle won't suffice.   Loop the tube around a bungie so it
sticks up towards you, and you have "hands free" hydration.

I know PFDs come with "bladder pockets", but I believe they would interfere with
flotation and comfort.  Anyone try one of these  models?  I know they are
expensive.

Tim



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