Personal Hydration Systems

[Dorian]

I was wondering, how many ST riders rely on a CamelBak or similar personal hydration system when on a long ride. Last year nfl and I took a 5500 mile ride throughout the southwest deserts. We can't sing the praises enough of our water back packs (and mesh armor).

[STPilot]

Yep me too. If I'm going to be on the bike for more than 1-2 hours, camelback goes with. Maybe next we should do a poll to see what folks fill'em with. . . . .on second thought, bad idea. Could be too much information. . . :beer8:

[stg1]

I keep my camelback in the left hand fairing pocket so I can make hot instant coffee. :D

[Dorian]

I keep my camelback in the left hand fairing pocket so I can make hot instant coffee. :D

When I was riding across Texas last July all I had to do was leave the CamelBak on my back for an hour and I had water hot enough to make coffee! ;)

[Dorian]

Good point, Charlie. Now that I think back about it, it was only the water in the tube that got really warm. I recommend anyone that is considering getting a personal hydration system to get the wide-mouth cap version. Those will allow you to shove ice in the thing. There is nothing like sipping on ice water while riding through the heat of the desert.

[dond]

Warm water in the tube...Bite the valve and blow 'til you feel bubbles..Now suck that nice cold water.

ConSTant hydration allows me to go n/s to my son's in Oregon 930 miles away. My joints are my limiting factor, gotta keep them lubed 8-)

[allypurp]

We added long tubing so driver and passenger can reach the bite valve.