Have you used this hydration pack on your dirt rides?

[loveaz]

Very similar (updated model?) to one I have. It works ok - I can carry a multi-tool, spare tube, CO2, and I usually have a jacket and small pump either stuck in the outer bungees or the pump hooked to my bike. I wouldn't use it on a long or solo ride without figuring out how to rig a first aid kit to it somewhere (I have room for that in my other pack) but it works ok for short rides or races where I would expect aid to be readily available.

My only complaint is that my pack is black...so the water is always hot

Jessmarimba - hint from AZ - night before, fill your pak 3/4 and put in the fridge. Then right before you leave, stuff it with ice. It works for a good 2 hours here in the desert. Also, we freeze our "food" bottle so by the time we need it (15-20 mins into the ride) it's ready.

[crazycanuck]

I tried this pack out on a couple of training rides for the event this weekend & love it. It doesn't feel as if i'm carrying anything, which is great! All my tools are in a small saddle bag. I found that it doesn't get in my way when i'm going downhill etc which is a relief from not being able to put a water bottle cage on my mtn bike.

I'll be using it on a 24km portion of the second half (to explain..we start & finish the 40km section in the same place..then go off and do a 24 km section then the rest. .. Each section has crucial time cut offs as mentioned....The end of the 40& 24km section has a support crew place where my dear will be with a hydration pack ready to go)

So, short rides go well with this hydration pack.