Comments on: Hydration Systems buying guide

By: boyscout22

boyscout22 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:22:52 +0000

i am in the webolos and i dont know were to get a hydration system

By: Z man

Z man — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:02:21 +0000

High sierra are really heavy duty and good for camping.

By: BWCAW

BWCAW — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:28:43 +0000

The Badlands Hydration Pack is AWESOME!!!

By: i cant think of a name

i cant think of a name — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:53:57 +0000

Coleman hydration backpacks are great, and they are only about $40

By: Chad 101

Chad 101 — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:43:52 +0000

Source hydration backs work very well. And they have dust guards.

By: mase

mase — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:55:09 +0000

cammel brand is good, right?

By: Reece's Pieces

Reece's Pieces — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:46:08 +0000

The platypus is very cheap and affordable. they are quite difficult to clean unless you by the accessories, and mine has formed a slight yellowish/brownish tint after a week at tomahawk scout reservation.

By: arrow of light scout

arrow of light scout — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:29:56 +0000

field and stream ones are depindible and last

By: Nick the Brick

Nick the Brick — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:04:38 +0000

are the camalbak ones hard too clean?

By: gummy

gummy — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:31:39 +0000

cool

By: need one

need one — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:08:37 +0000

what is a good one to buy with a little money 30-50$ price range

By: cups and magnets

cups and magnets — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:35:26 +0000

i got the camelbak zoid and it works great. it holds 70 oz.:)

By: scout16

scout16 — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:33:26 +0000

high sierra ones are great

By: THE GEAR GUY

THE GEAR GUY — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:09:01 +0000

HIGH SIERRA hydration backs are great

By: sct

sct — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:18:55 +0000

i seriously doubt that a nalagene could survive being run over by a truck, but that’s just my opinion.

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:42:51 +0000

I had the Source hydration bladder (the kind of bladders that come in Cabela’s hunting packs) are really good. The hose on the bladder has a sleeve on it so it doesn’t freeze in cold conditions, and it is very easy to dry out. I have never needed cleaning, and it is really easy to fill up. Awesome hydration bladder!

By: sasuke never planned

sasuke never planned — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:29:15 +0000

i dont have a camelback,so i use my sisters (she used it for the color gaurd training

By: Skinny Willy

Skinny Willy — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:45:15 +0000

You want one that you won’t run out of water so quickly so get one that holds 60oz or more.

By: ohhh yyyeeaahhh

ohhh yyyeeaahhh — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:48:37 +0000

just look at something called a platypus. the 70 ounce type is half the price of the camelbak’s 70 ounce type

By: ps-fsb

ps-fsb — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:46:23 +0000

TOP 2 HYDRATION SYSTEMS
1. camelbak unbottle
2. platypus hoser

By: sora

sora — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:12:59 +0000

okay……uh have fun with that

By: mark

mark — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:31:30 +0000

me too

By: sora

sora — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:34:59 +0000

i love camelbaks:):):)

By: ajx

ajx — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:30:07 +0000

you can get a really nice High Sierra water backpack that comes with a water pack and its really light! the one i`m talkin about has a net that folds into the backpack so that you can store your helmet when you are biking. i love it. i take it everywhere. sometimes you can buy one at Costco for $20.

By: troop45

troop45 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:49:26 +0000

I love my cammelbak mule. its the perfect size

By: campingfreak

campingfreak — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:42:09 +0000

i want a hydration system but camelbaks are too expensive. I plan to make a hydration system with a water bottle w/ a hole in it,lots of duck tape and several straws.

By: isaacgoldensun

isaacgoldensun — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:24:14 +0000

you really only need a water bottle. water packs are cool, and you don’t have to keep cliping and unclipping your water bottle, but they are too expensive.

By: get up and go

get up and go — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:55:59 +0000

Dude!, just use a surplus canteen, with one of those cotton canteen
covers! They clip too your belt, and they hold the cold in, and keep
the heat out. Your water will still be cold after two hours in 90
degree weather! And even after that, it will bu NO means ever get
hot!

By: Troop730SPL

Troop730SPL — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:59:07 +0000

Camelbaks have multiple uses. It is important to get the one that will fit your outdoor experiences. If you like to bike, they have that. If you like to hike, they have that too. I personally have a Camelbak Cloudwalker. It is perfect for hikeing, and also works well for biking.
Hope this helps!

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:25:24 +0000

An army canteen works great for ant trek, and so do Nalgene bottles and stuff like that. The hydration systems like Camel-Backs and Platypus are great for day hikes and summer camps, as well as your council’s camporees and outdoor get-togethers.

By: somebody

somebody — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:18:50 +0000

i have a 3L

By: middie football

middie football — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:23 +0000

camelbacks are good but the best thing to buy is a hydrastorm. there easier to clean and their more durable but their just a little bit more expensive. so if your thinking about getting a camelback just consider this.

By: DR

DR — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:44:50 +0000

SIGG water bottles are very durable and lightweight. they are on the expevsive side (25-35 $)but will last for years.

By: firestarter17

firestarter17 — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:10:38 +0000

I have a nalgene (dropped it 20 feet and it stayed together) bottle that i hold with a carabiner when i go biking, i clip it to my handlebar or belt when i go hiking, i put a string through the carabiner and sling it over my shoulder
also works good for everyday use

By: camper man

camper man — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:17:58 +0000

CAMELBAKS are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: bob2019

bob2019 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:23:04 +0000

I bought my dad a camelback and it works great

By: Marine

Marine — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:36:03 +0000

i have a camelbak bottle and so does my dad. both him and i love ‘em. if you want to buy one buy one of these!

By: spark

spark — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:13:46 +0000

13adabing, Get alumimum bottles if you want to be eco. i think

By: 13adabing

13adabing — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:59:41 +0000

so, nalgene waterbottles arent a good choice? so, wat type of waterbottle would you get then?

By: 13adabing

13adabing — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:57:54 +0000

can you use camalbaks 4 running?

By: Army Ranger

Army Ranger — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:38:34 +0000

Camelbaks are the best.

By: camper 23

camper 23 — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:36:58 +0000

I have a 2L and a 1.5L pack they work good.

By: boneyfeetpro

boneyfeetpro — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:51:48 +0000

Hey, “looking for a mountain bike”: you did spell CAMELBAK correctly, but you did mispell the word “Usually”…oops.

Anyway, I’ve been riding with my CAMELBAK for over 7years, the same one at that, and if you are getting the waist strap caught in the wheels, then obviously its too long. So cut it, shorten it, do what it takes to make it safe. I ride technical and not so technical trails and nothing like that has ever happend to me or my fellow riders before….go figure.

But I guess your point was to say that the Camelbak is a good piece of equipment to have for hydration while bike, right?

Thank you

By: runner 630

runner 630 — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:22:58 +0000

i hava a 70 oz camelbak and it is great i use it 4 running when i go early in the morning it doesnt hurt my bak either i also use on bike rides and it works great b ut i also use a nalgene because it works great on campouts

By: ijustgotbackfromcarycamp

ijustgotbackfromcarycamp — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:16:53 +0000

hey i saw someone with a Camelbak yesturday! man I could have used one……

By: looking for a mountain bike

looking for a mountain bike — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:54:12 +0000

on the good side Camelbaks (yeah you spell it that way) are really durable and are lightweight even with it filled. But if you ride a bike with them the waist straps get caught in the wheels and usally have small pockets. Also NEVER get them at eastern mountain sports or should i say expensive mountain sports. Get them online at Ebay or something.

By: sdboyscout

sdboyscout — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:13:33 +0000

Don’t buy Nalgenes. The plastic is toxic.

By: Troop547guru

Troop547guru — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:40:30 +0000

Dont use nalgenes

They breakdown and can be harmful to your body by releasing chemicals

By: loveguns

loveguns — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:00:05 +0000

cheaper than dirt .com has a M.O.L.L.E. gear hydration system for $19.99

5 stars from 33 customers! 2.5 liters! a opening big enough for ice cubes!

By: boneyfeetpro

boneyfeetpro — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:53:26 +0000

I like my camelback for mountain biking, but for running I have a waist pack that holds two16.9 oz water bottles. This is specially made for that size bottle and you don’t have to wash it, just recycle and you’re on your way. Next time out, you have two fresh and clean bottles ready to go.

I like this one best for running because I already buy cases of water bottles anyway.

By: kootenaykaos

kootenaykaos — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:35:56 +0000

when it says that you can just get a bladder and put it i n your normal pack i would recommend getting one from polarpak. they are great. they have everything from keeping your water cold all day(truly) to having pressurized water from your bladdder

By: Airsoft Marine

Airsoft Marine — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:13:35 +0000

If your thinking about getting one get a M.O.L.L.E. one you can add poutches to it

By: Airsoft Marine

Airsoft Marine — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:11:33 +0000

I have a camelbak in airsoft and it works like a charm.I almost fell i was so thirsty so i bought a camelbak and now i feel better.

By: Underoath123

Underoath123 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:53:11 +0000

I have an aluminum water bottle. I find that it’s more durable than the Nalgene bottles, and after a while, the Nalgene plastic begins to break down.

By: philmont 09 75

philmont 09 75 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:58:51 +0000

I have a camel back they are great when I go on day hikes I put it in my camelback hicking pack and when I go backpacking I slip the bladder in my pack it the best and I never taste plastic or anything it great

By: scoutdude

scoutdude — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:37:12 +0000

Nalgenes are indestructible. You can run them over with a truck and shoot them with a shotgun.

By: jbob

jbob — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:34:30 +0000

both me and my dad have had camel backs for awhile and we both love them

By: Marine Sniper

Marine Sniper — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:06:55 +0000

I use a Camelbak all the time and i use Nalgenes becuz they r in destructable almost.

By: Mr.DudeManDude

Mr.DudeManDude — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:10:15 +0000

I’ve been using a camelback for a while now, but I’ve never seen a plastic bladder!!!!!

By: Lightning Mcqueen

Lightning Mcqueen — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:58:19 +0000

Cool.

By: Zenfidel

Zenfidel — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:10:58 +0000

I’ve been wanting to get the “Smartube” and the “Firefly” but i don’t know where to get them. I anyone knows where to find them I would very much like to know. XD

By: Pack760scout

Pack760scout — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:10:22 +0000

The Camelbak and Firefly look awesome!!!!!

By: Jdabw

Jdabw — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:28:34 +0000

i use a gourd

By: kakashi23

kakashi23 — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:16:52 +0000

I have almost all canteens, cammelbacks ect. but no bota gourd

By: hikingirishdude

hikingirishdude — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:48:39 +0000

i have been using a camelbak for 3 years now and it still is holding up it has been to 5 countries and i would never get rid of it

By: Bubba

Bubba — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:13:50 +0000

I got camelpak a few days ago. It is a M.U.L.E and it was 90.00. It carrys 100once’s of water and it is really light.(:(:(:(:

By: M427ASQ

M427ASQ — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:30:51 +0000

i have a camelback and it works great because you can keep things like your fieldbook, food, and a survival kit and it all wieghs almost nothing

By: coolkid676

coolkid676 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:05:18 +0000

canteens are graet for hikes but don’t fill it up all the way because they can be very heavy, or get a l.l. bean bottle for small hikes

By: lego10734

lego10734 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:11:44 +0000

I wont to use my dads on are last hike it was tough and i was thursty but my dad

whould not let me use his

By: Hess

Hess — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:27:41 +0000

i use the camelback it works great