Does anybody use this CamelBack???

[kaybee]

I ordered that one yesterday, based on comments from ladies on this board! I don't have a problem drinking out of my bottles, but with only two water bottles each, DH and I are limited to riding in areas where we can refill, and we want to venture out into the country a bit more. Mine should arrive next week -- we should compare notes after we've both tried it.

KB

[Cassandra_Cain]

Hey! I have one of these, in a nice light blue.

I started riding again after a long, long absence so I haven't gone past 2 hours yet. For anything shorter than 2 hours, I used to fill the camelb'k with water. Anything longer? Definitely an energy drink (pick your favorite) - ala gatorade, powerade, whatever. I'll do the same once I go past 2 hours in a single ride, which should be real soon

The extra calories (for me anyway) in energy drinks, really helped on longer rides where you have to stay vigilant of your calorie intake to avoid bonking~

[Bikingmomof3]

I have the Charm, the only difference I see is that mine holds less water and the colour is different. I bought mine from Nashbar. i like it and the fit is great.

[Fredwina]

I have a Dream in red(subliminal message here?) works great.The only I did was to cut off some of the hose so it would not hit my leg when pedaling.

[bcipam]

I don't have th Dream but have several other Camelbaks in different sizes (50 oz, 72 oz and 100 oz) depending on my ride. I won't use anything else. I've learned to reply on my CB and just hate reaching under the bar for a water bottle. I find I drink more and stay hydrated better. Wearing something on my back has never bothered me. Plus I can carry stuff in the CB and don't have to rely on a seat bag or bar bag. Keeps the bike light and less "rattlely"

[Kano]

I have a Dream in red(subliminal message here?) works great.The only I did was to cut off some of the hose so it would not hit my leg when pedaling.

Why in the heck didn't I think of that!!!!! Cutting off some of the hose, what a good idea!!!


Karen in Boise, who's hunting for a good sharp scissors....

[Geonz]

I have a hi-viz version, with a nicely insulated hose - not sure how I'd cut off any of it, though. I keep stuffing it down into the bag.
I just wish this thing could hold **anything** cargo-wise. I love putting a blinky on the loopy tag thing and glowing in the dark. And despite what people say, it's water in there, not gin.

[xeney]

I have the Charm, as well. I've found that I can stash a very tiny paperback in with the water bladder, but that's it. I have a bigger one for day trips but I don't really use it on the bike.

I would never put gatorade in the Camelbak, but I do fill it with ice if the day is hot enough. We tend to ride in hot weather so usually I have two bottles of Gatorade plus water in the Camelbak.

And cutting the hose is brilliant! I am going to do that before my next ride.

[FreshNewbie]

Will post review after it arrives, it's amazing what a deal you can get on Nashbar, my LBS sells them for 50$.
I also have no problem drinking from a bottle, but sometimes it's impossible when I want to (too much traffic around).