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Post by sudieraeep on Apr 23, 2013 15:09:32 GMT -5
Hello! I am heading to the farm for the third time, and I've finally decided to invest in a good hydration pack. I've had to buy a new one each year, because I am cheap and bought one from Target or Walmart.
What brands/models do you all recommend? I'm hoping to have one everything goes in bag--water + all my stuff for the day. Also, does it matter if I get one specifically geared towards women? I want a good one that I can use for other stuff as well.
Camelbak. Never failed in 6 years on the farm, plus countless camping trips and mountain biking a few times a week. There is a thread on this somewhere on the board. Source and Platypus are also good choices.
Post by klimfactor on Apr 23, 2013 15:31:54 GMT -5
REI also makes good hydration packs. I have a friend who got one on the outlet site, and he swears by it. I personally like ones that also give you some space to store snacks and sunscreen and other supplies.
Hello! I am heading to the farm for the third time, and I've finally decided to invest in a good hydration pack. I've had to buy a new one each year, because I am cheap and bought one from Target or Walmart.
What brands/models do you all recommend? I'm hoping to have one everything goes in bag--water + all my stuff for the day. Also, does it matter if I get one specifically geared towards women? I want a good one that I can use for other stuff as well.
50 DAYS! Can't wait.
The women packs will fit you a lot more comfortably. Especially if you utilize the waist or chest straps (which will take pressure off your shoulders/back).
I lovelovelovelovelove my camelbak, and have never heard of anyone having problems with theirs. Others brands can have leaking issues, so if you go that route be sure to take your pack for a test drive or two. Bonnaroo would be a bad place to learn you have a leaky hydration bladder.
Hello! I am heading to the farm for the third time, and I've finally decided to invest in a good hydration pack. I've had to buy a new one each year, because I am cheap and bought one from Target or Walmart.
What brands/models do you all recommend? I'm hoping to have one everything goes in bag--water + all my stuff for the day. Also, does it matter if I get one specifically geared towards women? I want a good one that I can use for other stuff as well.
50 DAYS! Can't wait.
The women packs will fit you a lot more comfortably. Especially if you utilize the waist or chest straps (which will take pressure off your shoulders/back).
I lovelovelovelovelove my camelbak, and have never heard of anyone having problems with theirs. Others brands can have leaking issues, so if you go that route be sure to take your pack for a test drive or two. Bonnaroo would be a bad place to learn you have a leaky hydration bladder.
Perfect! Thank you so much! I'm thinking of investing in one for Shaky Knees and trying it out there first. I defintely utlize the chest straps and waist straps and I don't care how dorky it makes me look
Everyone will be wearing at least the chest strap. You wont look dorky. Roo is much more about survival than some of the other fashion conscious festivals.
I go backpacking and have gone through several bladders. While camelbak packs might seem built well, their bladders are crap. I've got holes in them just from a 4 ft drop, and the textured material makes it impossible to patch with duct tape.
Find a pack you like, use it until the bladder breaks, then replace only the bladder. I suggest a bladder with a thicker/smoother material, such as platypus or dueter.
I go backpacking and have gone through several bladders. While camelbak packs might seem built well, their bladders are crap. I've got holes in them just from a 4 ft drop, and the textured material makes it impossible to patch with duct tape.
Find a pack you like, use it until the bladder breaks, then replace only the bladder. I suggest a bladder with a thicker/smoother material, such as platypus or dueter.
I have only ever bought their military grade packs. More pockets and built A LOT tougher. I have the same bladder since when I got them over 6 years ago. I have 3 packs too. They have been dropped, frozen, kicked and everything and never break.
Yeah they used to come standard on Camelbaks too. Wankers. But I will gladly pay $6 to not sip from something that has touched the wall of a porta potty.
I go backpacking and have gone through several bladders. While camelbak packs might seem built well, their bladders are crap. I've got holes in them just from a 4 ft drop, and the textured material makes it impossible to patch with duct tape.
Find a pack you like, use it until the bladder breaks, then replace only the bladder. I suggest a bladder with a thicker/smoother material, such as platypus or dueter.
Agreed. I am very pleased with my CamelBak pack itself, the bladder was just so so. It lasted for a few years, but last year I replaced the bladder with a Platypus and have been very pleased with the results.
Post by F me, I quit America on Apr 23, 2013 21:35:17 GMT -5
I have a High Sierra that is about 8 years old. I replaced the bladder last year, but otherwise it has held up very well through a lot of use. It will be making the trip to Roo again this year, of course. If you can't find a good enough deal on a Camelbak you like then a High Sierra is at least worth looking at. Mine is similar to this, which is available on Amazon for $38 right now if you pick the green one.
Yeah they used to come standard on Camelbaks too. Wankers. But I will gladly pay $6 to not sip from something that has touched the wall of a porta potty.
Maybe it's because I bought a weird camelbak or I'm the weird one, but I had one for two years and I just really didn't like the setup of it all. Specially when you're in centeroo and you're trying to fill up the bladder...it was just annoying and would always end up getting water inside of the camelbak where my things were(which most things were in ziplock bags but still). I think I said it in another forum, but I went to Wakarusa in 2011 and brought a simple girly backpack and a like 6 gallons of water. I would just bring a jug everywhere I went and it didn't really seem like a problem. At night I would put glow sticks inside so it was easy to keep track of.
Post by mingusamongus on Apr 24, 2013 13:33:11 GMT -5
What's to stop someone from buying a cheapy string-strap backpack and hydration bladder/tube, and just cutting a small hole in the backpack to snake the tube through? Obviously it's not ideal, but seems like it would be way cheaper than a Camelbak. What am I not considering here?
What's to stop someone from buying a cheapy string-strap backpack and hydration bladder/tube, and just cutting a small hole in the backpack to snake the tube through? Obviously it's not ideal, but seems like it would be way cheaper than a Camelbak. What am I not considering here?
What would stop you? Absolutely nothing! If you have or find a backpack you like, by all means go for it. The two main considerations are the backpack being comfortable, since you'll be wearing at for many hours, and the bladder not leaking all over the place.
People like Camelbaks because they are well engineered, meaning comfortable and they don't leak. Same thing for High Sierra, in my experience, and some of us use our packs a lot more frequently than for a week or two a year. You might want to spring for a known name brand bladder, as Walmart brand and other cheapies are, well, what you pay for at best. On the other hand, it might be worth it if you are mainly worried about the cost. Just be sure to pack a bottle or something (not that you can't find a plastic bottle literally anywhere), just in case.
There will be plenty of water available for all, so hydration packs are mainly about convenience at Roo. I sweat a lot in heat and drink a butt ton of water to counteract the shiz ton of beer, so I wear one to keep me from running for refills after every show.
What's to stop someone from buying a cheapy string-strap backpack and hydration bladder/tube, and just cutting a small hole in the backpack to snake the tube through? Obviously it's not ideal, but seems like it would be way cheaper than a Camelbak. What am I not considering here?
What would stop you? Absolutely nothing! If you have or find a backpack you like, by all means go for it. The two main considerations are the backpack being comfortable, since you'll be wearing at for many hours, and the bladder not leaking all over the place.
People like Camelbaks because they are well engineered, meaning comfortable and they don't leak. Same thing for High Sierra, in my experience, and some of us use our packs a lot more frequently than for a week or two a year. You might want to spring for a known name brand bladder, as Walmart brand and other cheapies are, well, what you pay for at best. On the other hand, it might be worth it if you are mainly worried about the cost. Just be sure to pack a bottle or something (not that you can't find a plastic bottle literally anywhere), just in case.
There will be plenty of water available for all, so hydration packs are mainly about convenience at Roo. I sweat a lot in heat and drink a butt ton of water to counteract the shiz ton of beer, so I wear one to keep me from running for refills after every show.
Agreed---I am probably one of the few that drink more water than beer, and I probably fill my pack up twice a day. I also don't want to carry a water bottle around constantly because I am lazy and if my hands are full of water bottles....what will hold my burritos and corn dogs?
What would stop you? Absolutely nothing! If you have or find a backpack you like, by all means go for it. The two main considerations are the backpack being comfortable, since you'll be wearing at for many hours, and the bladder not leaking all over the place.
People like Camelbaks because they are well engineered, meaning comfortable and they don't leak. Same thing for High Sierra, in my experience, and some of us use our packs a lot more frequently than for a week or two a year. You might want to spring for a known name brand bladder, as Walmart brand and other cheapies are, well, what you pay for at best. On the other hand, it might be worth it if you are mainly worried about the cost. Just be sure to pack a bottle or something (not that you can't find a plastic bottle literally anywhere), just in case.
There will be plenty of water available for all, so hydration packs are mainly about convenience at Roo. I sweat a lot in heat and drink a butt ton of water to counteract the shiz ton of beer, so I wear one to keep me from running for refills after every show.
Agreed---I am probably one of the few that drink more water than beer, and I probably fill my pack up twice a day. I also don't want to carry a water bottle around constantly because I am lazy and if my hands are full of water bottles....what will hold my burritos and corn dogs?
You are actually probably in the majority. Most people end up drinking more water than beer. Last year was one of the only years I felt comfortable lowering my water intake.
Agreed---I am probably one of the few that drink more water than beer, and I probably fill my pack up twice a day. I also don't want to carry a water bottle around constantly because I am lazy and if my hands are full of water bottles....what will hold my burritos and corn dogs?
You are actually probably in the majority. Most people end up drinking more water than beer. Last year was one of the only years I felt comfortable lowering my water intake.
Only because the weather was creepily nice...and mild.
Excuse me as I knock on every piece of wood I can find.
Hello! I am heading to the farm for the third time, and I've finally decided to invest in a good hydration pack. I've had to buy a new one each year, because I am cheap and bought one from Target or Walmart.
What brands/models do you all recommend? I'm hoping to have one everything goes in bag--water + all my stuff for the day. Also, does it matter if I get one specifically geared towards women? I want a good one that I can use for other stuff as well.
50 DAYS! Can't wait.
I started out with the Camelbak Magic, and that was much too small. I then bought the Camelbak LUXE, which is perfect for packing a bit extra.
I bought Coleman hydration packs from target for $25 each for my boyfriend and I. It has a good amount of storage space (lots of pockets) and carries 2 liters of water I believe. We've had them for 5 years and never had an issue, although two of my friends' camelbak bladders busted at last years fest.
I can't seem to find that exact model online now, though. :/
I bought Coleman hydration packs from target for $25 each for my boyfriend and I. It has a good amount of storage space (lots of pockets) and carries 2 liters of water I believe. We've had them for 5 years and never had an issue, although two of my friends' camelbak bladders busted at last years fest.
I can't seem to find that exact model online now, though. :/
I bought Coleman hydration packs from target for $25 each for my boyfriend and I. It has a good amount of storage space (lots of pockets) and carries 2 liters of water I believe. We've had them for 5 years and never had an issue, although two of my friends' camelbak bladders busted at last years fest.
I can't seem to find that exact model online now, though. :/
