On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:30:30 -0700, "Dave Kruger" <kdruger_at_pacifier.com> said: > <benzx2_at_verizon.net> wrote: > > > I saw a picture from a kayak builder on the web that put his hydration pack > > in the rear hatch and put a grommet in the deck within easy reach of the > > paddler where he ran the drink tube. This kept the deck clear and the drink > > cooler. He stated that the pack was velcroed to the bottom. > > > > Any idea if/how he prevented backwash? That pressure head (two feet?) is > a > good thing if it is headed toward your mouth; not so good headed away. I've seen bite valves on the hydration lines and releasable tubing clamps. http://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/accessories.html has a 3 liter hydration pack with the releaseable clamp. I've got one of these 3 liter hydration packs, it's insulated but I don't like the tube or clamp release. You also have to fill the pack via a funnel in the tube :-(. I much prefer the bitevalve. Even better one of the bite valves with a shutoff. Camelbak makes a 40 inch tube extender - http://www.rei.com/product/57713.htm, so you can stow the bladder underdeck. One of the clip on ID badge thingies works well to clip the hose near your mouth. Unless you like dragging your bitevalve through the water, which is where it ends up unless you are fastidious about stowing it. Kirk -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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 Apr 13 2005 - 05:04:26 PDT
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