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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Jack, When I am in the tripping mode, I use a 10 liter dromedary from MSR with their drinking tube system. I put the bag on the floor of the cockpit, right in front of the seat, tether it in, and have the drinking tube come up through the sprayskirt waist tube. This system has several advantages. The center of gravity is as low as possible. If I my kayak tends to tilt to one side due to uneven gear loading, I can correct for it by moving the dromedary to the opposite side. The dromedary makes an excellent cushion to rest my legs on during long paddles (a waterbed for the legs). Also, the drinking tube allows for hydration while still paddling and in rough seas, when it would be difficult to drink out of a bottle. The only downside is that it makes exiting and reentering the kayak more difficult (it can get in the way), but my motto is "Roll or Drown!" Duane Southern California *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I don't like to have anything on my deck. I used a camel type bag one season - attached it with carabiners at each end to the bungies. But it slid back and forth as I leaned the boat, and that bothered me some. What was more annoying, was that every time I got out of the kayak, I forgot that I had the drinking tube clipped to my PFD, and it sprung off. I kept thinking the PFD would tear, or the hose would hit me in the face. Also, the hose developed an "off" taste after awhile. Now I have a knee tube under my deck, and I stick my water bottle in that. I have to open the spray skirt to get to it, but that's not a problem. (In real conditions, hardly anyone says, "oh, I think I'll have some water now") Joan On Wed, 27 Jun 2001 20:58:18 EDT JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com writes: > 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 > ************************************************************************* ** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions > expressed > here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire > responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the > author. > Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net > Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > ************************************************************************* ** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I tried the hydration systems and decided they were more trouble then they're worth. I use a fanny pack designed to hold a sports bottle, modified with two pieces of bunjii and 4 stainless clips so it sits on the apex of the deck and clips to the deck fittings. Having the bottle at the apex keeps it away from the paddle and handy. The nice thing about this system is there's no cleaning up of bags and tubes...just toss the empty bottle in the water! (Just kidding) I use an insulated Polar cycling sports bottle and usually freeze all or most of the contents. The insulated bottle will still have some ice after many hours of paddling, even under the Florida sun. cya *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
, but my motto is "Roll or Drown!" > > Duane > Southern California > > In a similar vein, I bought a t-shirt from Florida Bay Outfitters when a couple of P-Wisers got together at Sandy Kramer's place, that says, "Paddle or Die." The owner of the shop said that's his way of saying "no towing." Joan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 > ************************************************************************** > * > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed > here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire > responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. > Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net > Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > ************************************************************************** > * *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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