Thanks for the link. Interesting, it looks like they have redesigned it as the attachment system and overall look is different on mine. Mine also has small-diameter shockcords on the exterior. The Platypus hydration system I use is cheap. I think mine was $12US for the 1-liter version. Just a tough clear bladder with the drink tube. The big mouth version opens on the end with a zip-lock like closure that is tough and has never failed on me. This allows you to clean, dry, fill the thing with ice in the summer and to fill with water in the field. Remember to put the bladder in upsidedown so the water is always flowing in the tube. The hydration system is nice as it allows you to drink much more often and pretty much constantly. I love it during the hot summer months when I am doing distance and endurance training. You can also drink in rough conditions - you know, those times when the waves are giving you a case of drymouth and you really want to drink but doing so would mean stopping and we all know what happens when you stop in the wind and waves. -Patrick At Tuesday, 5 February 2002, "Mary Zuschlag" <mzuschlag_at_attbi.com> wrote: > >The pack is now on sale at Cascade Outfitters 27% off. Such a deal! Only >$40 for you Lotus enthusiasts. >http://www.cascadeoutfitters.com/shop/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=504 > >I notice the beverage bladder doesn't come with it so there is an extra >expense, and it might be an older model, but still a good deal. -- MZ [SNIP] *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Feb 06 2002 - 01:24:17 PST
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