RE: [Paddlewise] Hydration systems

Well I think it depends on the situation.  Casual paddling I prefer just a
couple of 1 ltr bottles with gatorade or water that is typically frozen
before I leave the house.  For marathon racing, I use platapus bags (same as
the camelbacks) usually 2 Ltr with the zip lock on one end, (makes it easy
to mix gatorade or add ice).  I can carry 2 2ltrs, one on each side of me
next to my thighs.  I fastned some d-rings to attach some lightweight nylon
pouches that secure the water bottles.   I also freeze my first batch of
gatorade in the platapus bags.  The tubes on the platapus come with a bite
valve, so you can either leave the tube inside the boat and grab it when you
are thirsty, or as I prefer which is to clip it on my chest so between
stokes I can lift the tube to my lips and go back to paddling while I drink.


Roy
=:-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com [SMTP:JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, June 27, 2001 7:58 PM
> To:	paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
> Subject:	[Paddlewise] Hydration systems
> 
> What's the collective wisdom of this fine list with regard to hydration
> systems --- something beyond the liter of Gatorade under the bungees?  I'm
> thinking of the Camelbacks, the on-deck bags, the under/through-deck
> reserves, etc.  With a relatively high center of gravity and a bunch of
> <20" beam boats, I'm not that excited about adding two liters of solution
> on my back, but I haven't seen that much that's easy and clean for on- or
> under-deck installation, and would welcome any and all ideas!  
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Jack Martin
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