Got my CamelBak today

[sundial]

I found out during my last long, hot ride that I wasn't hydrated enough because my strength was waning. I can't wait and try it out tomorrow.

Melissam, I thought about using it to store my windbreaker too when fall rolls in.

Sbctwin, hopefully I'll drink enough that the weight from the CamelBak will dwindle rapidly. Now if only I had a handy-dandy porta potty for the road.

[roadie gal]

Sheesh, I am a Camelbak ADDICT! I have a big pack one for long hikes, a moderate sized one for biking - road and mtn, a smaller insulated one for downhill skiing, and a fanny pack style for running and XC skiing. I think they're the best thing since sliced bread.

The weight has never bothered me when biking. I've also never noticed that I feel too warm from it.

[jobob]

I like my CamelBak too. I bought a Siren, which is a discontinued model (on sale, woo-woo!) but it's exactly what I was looking for. It's fairly small as CamelBaks go, holding 50 oz (about 2 bottles worth), but I find that's plenty. The weight doesn't bother me at all. It's really nice to have when I go on rides in areas w/o water readily available, like Calaveras which can get pretty hot.

If you're concerned about electrolyte intake, there's a product called Elete (www.eletewater.com) which is a liquid electrolyte concentrate that you can add to the water in your CamelBak. It contains no sugars or flavorings, so it rinses out easily. And you can barely taste it.

Elete can be purchased in a small bottle which can be easily carried in a jersey pocket. The small bottle is refillable.

I purchased the small travel bottle and a larger refill bottle from (gasp!) Nashbar.

[chort]

No Camelbak here, but I have a Navarro!!! I bought it because Yes, I liked the color better!! And the over all design. I got it at REI about a month ago and it beats me hauling around water bottles. I don't ride for speed so that the extra 1.5L water weight doesn't bother me!