The Ergon packs come in three sizes, I ordered the small version for both my hubby and myself. They arrived yesterday. Well worth the $155.00 CAN! The weight of the pack sits on your hips... you don't feel any weight on your back or shoulders..... it feels like the pack is empty. There is separation between the pack and your back, which allows lots of airflow so I shouldn't get overheated.
Ergon put a lot of thought into creating their packs, I highly recommend them!
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 15 of 27
Hybrid View
-
03-19-2009, 07:35 AM #1
Registered User
- Join Date
- May 2005
- Location
- BC Canada
- Posts
- 24
Ergon backpack
-
05-04-2009, 10:42 PM #2
Registered User
- Join Date
- May 2009
- Location
- Northern CA
- Posts
- 27
Still looking for a bottle solution too . . .
I just found this thread by "googling" the same problem - I just got a new Superlight (same design as the Juliana) and found the "small" size only has room for the bottle at the VERY bottom
I really don't want to use a hydration pack if I don't have to. Also, I like to take liquids other than water, which I understand you can't use in the hydration pack. I am interested in that behind-the-seat bottle holder if it comes in a small, single-bottle version, as the dual type would prevent adequate "clearance" to descend properly (as someone already mentioned). Hmmm . . .
Happy but Thirsty
-
05-05-2009, 08:35 AM #3
Paddler, peddler
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
- Posts
- 273
Why not take other liquids in your pack? I've done it, you just have to be sure to clean the reservoir out right away. I use a wide-mouth reservoir (hydraback style) that opens completely at the top, new ones are even fully reversible. You should have no problem carrying other stuff besides plain water.
By charity, goodness, restraint, and self-control men and woman alike can store up a well-hidden treasure -- a treasure which cannot be given to others and which robbers cannot steal. A wise person should do good. That is the treasure that cannot be lost.
- Khuddhaka Patha
The word of God comes down to man as rain to soil, and the result is mud, not clear water
- The Sufi Junayd
-
05-05-2009, 08:15 PM #4
Registered User
- Join Date
- May 2009
- Location
- Northern CA
- Posts
- 27
Reversible reservoir
Thanks, ZenSojourner -
I just found one of those "reversible" reservoirs at the LBS for the hydration pack - I think that might allow me to drink some type of caloric liquid & still keep it clean. I'm going to give it a try.
J
Reply With Quote
