CamelBak Waist Pack or Full Backpack?

[withm]

oh... and another cyclist gave me a great tip! he saw me sucking out some water (what was in the tubing) and spitting it out (cuz it was hot)... he told me to blow back in after i drink (so there is no water in the tubing) then you don't waste water by spitting it![/QUOTE]


Good idea - I hope I can remember that trick when I next use the thing - Generally use water bottles until it gets a LOT warmer than it is now. When will we ever have a nice sunny day with wind under 15kt?

[madisongrrl]

I too have the Rogue....it's not bad for trail riding. It can hold tools, a tube, co2, gels etc. Racing with it sucks though....Last year, I didn't have anyone who could do my hand-ups so I had no choice but to use it. My gatoraid tasted like warm pee after 30 minutes of racing and my back was pure sweat. But it's better than running out of something to drink and getting heat exhaustion.

I might try to buy a smaller/lighter pack for races that I don't have hand-ups at. Any suggestions?

[caligurl]

i fill my camelback (and water bottles) with ice.. then water... even in the hot desert temps i usually have some ice left in the camelback or it at least stays nice and cool! the bottles don't last too long in the heat of the summer (i use polar insulated bottles).... i HATE warm water! i'm less inclined to drink it once it gets warm and i'm ONLY drink it when i absolutely need to..

[Nanci]

I think the insulated tubing helps a little. Keeps as much bacteria/algae whatever it is from growing in there, too, since there's no light.

Nanci