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Camelbak - The SlipStream
I did do a search for camelbak usage threads before making this thread, and didn't find much at all. So, does anyone have the Camelbak SlipStream? As soon as the weather cools off a bit I'm gonna be (hopefully, if time allows) hitting the trails, and I'll need some easy hydration access while still being able to jump over roots and hold my own on rough terrain, downhill, etc. The slip stream is 50 oz. (1.5 L) with about 49 cubic inches (.8 L) worth of cargo space, which should be enough for my little patch kit, my allen wrenches, and maybe a couple energy bars. Oh, and it's about 40 dollars - and it comes in red, to match both my 24" DX and my helmet! So, is this a good deal? Is 50 oz. enough for little 1-2 hours rides, you think? -- dudewithasock 'My Unicycling Journal' (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44950) officially ended. trials_uni wrote: Ha Quebec...Is that place still there? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ dudewithasock's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10900 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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Camelbak - The SlipStream
Not in my opinion. I regularly drain a 100 oz in that amount of time, especially in Texas. The Camelbak Mule is more of a correct range for MUni, in my experience. It has plenty of storage for your stuff without useless superstructure, so if you find that 100 oz is too much, then you're not carrying extra weight for no reason. In colder regions, the Mule has enough straps or cords to hold a fleece vest, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a pair of mitts or hand shells. I've had the one I'm using for several years now. -- U-Turn Weep in the dojo... laugh on the battlefield. 'LiveWire Unicycles' (http://www.livewireunicycles.com) 'Strongest Coker Wheel in the World' (http://www.unicyclist.com/gallery/albup39) '29er Tire Study' (http://u-turn.unicyclist.com/29erTireStudy/) 'New York Unicycle Club' (http://www.newyorkunicycle.com) -- Dave Stockton ------------------------------------------------------------------------ U-Turn's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/691 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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Camelbak - The SlipStream
I've gotta agree on this one - I would find myself (while distance riding) using 5L or more of water a day, and doing a two hour trail just about drains my 2L hydration pack with the MUni on the go, especially if it's sunning on me. More capacity is a good thing, as you can always fill up more for longer rides, but it's usually hard to find water on the trail. -- flyer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ flyer's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9894 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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Camelbak - The SlipStream
I tried to do moab with a 70oz rocket and it wasn't enough. I had to strap on a nalgene on the back. I have a mule now and I love it. You don't have to fill it all the way if you don't want the extra weight. Rationing water on a muni ride sucks, so I like to have plenty. The mule also has about 500cm of cargo, so you can put in a camera and things. I would either go mule or the hawg, if you want to carry even more stuff. It's not a horrible idea to have a small hiker's survival kit if you are doing muni in remote areas alone. (flashlight, emergency blanket, pancho or coat, change of shirt, tools, food, cell phone, first aid, whistle, etc) You never know when you're going to have to spend the night out there. You can carry all that in a mule, easy, and it won't weigh much at all. -- Seager 'Team RoadShow' (http://www.teamroadshow.com) | 'Unexpected Failure Productions' (http://www.unexpectedfailure.com) | 'Moab' (http://tinyurl.com/9fxuv) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Seager's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/8840 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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Camelbak - The SlipStream
U-Turn wrote: Not in my opinion. I regularly drain a 100 oz in that amount of time, especially in Texas. The Camelbak Mule is more of a correct range for MUni, in my experience. It has plenty of storage for your stuff without useless superstructure, so if you find that 100 oz is too much, then you're not carrying extra weight for no reason. In colder regions, the Mule has enough straps or cords to hold a fleece vest, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a pair of mitts or hand shells. I've had the one I'm using for several years now. With the mule you also have room to put in extra bladders. -- Evan Byrne ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Evan Byrne's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9367 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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My strategy is to have two (or more) hydration packs. One small capacity one (50 - 70 oz) that is convenient but doesn't have much storage space, and one large capacity one that holds 100 oz and has room for an additional bladder and gear storage if necessary. It's more convenient that trying to get one hydration pack that does it all. For most of my muni rides I use a bum bag style pack that holds 70 oz. For most of my Coker rides I use a bum bag (similar to a CamelBak FlashFlo) that holds about 50 oz. It's generally enough for my Coker rides cause I'm in areas where I can refill if necessary. For bigger rides I have my large capacity backpack style hydration pack. It also depends on where and when you ride. In Texas and humid areas you are going to need more water than I do in the cozy comfy Northwest. A 100 oz pack with room for gear should be the starting point. Then look around for some smaller packs for shorter or cooler rides. -- john_childs john_childs (att) hotmail (dott) com Team Dirty Muni Gallery: http://gallery.unicyclist.com/john_childs 'Unicycling Bookmark List' (http://backcountry.unicyclist.com/) :: 'World Clock' (http://tinyurl.com/a99y3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ john_childs's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/449 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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john_childs wrote: A 100 oz pack with room for gear should be the starting point. Then look around for some smaller packs for shorter or cooler rides. I'd agree with JC here, and also with U-Turn. If you can only afford one, go big, then get smaller ones if/when budget allows. I currently have a Camelbak Cloud Walker, which is fairly roomy for storage, and has a 70 oz bladder. It's starting to show some wear and tear, and I'll definitely be heading for a Mule when it's time to replace it. For any big ride, I find the 70 oz. either barely adequate or inadequate. Often I toss a sport bottle of water or gatorade into the pack as supplement. On my 32 mile ride today, I started with 70 oz. and had to stop twice to add additional 24 oz bottles into the bladder, plus downing two 24 oz bottles of sports drink. All that over 4 hours with no need to pee. The cargo room is nice too. With the bigger Camels, they have cinch straps so you can tighten things down when you don't have a lot of gear in there. But it's nice to have the space when you're planning on being on the trail all day, far from stores or phones. You want room for pump, food, camera, rail gear when applicable, all sorts of stuff. -- tomblackwood Tailgate at your own risk... UNICYCLING to fight Multiple Sclerosis...click 'here' (http://tinyurl.com/px9q9) to help. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tomblackwood's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/3762 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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It's 02:15 AM in San Antonio and our local weather folks say it's 82 degrees with a heat index that makes it feel like it's 89. I can't wait to see what happens when the sun comes back out. I use a 100oz bladder and regularly drain it. Nothing is more important than having enough water in hot regions. One should never try to save on weight by sacrificing ones water supply. When I rode yesterday (nearly 4 hours) I easily emptied the bladder and still lost 5 lbs of water weight. I had pre-hydrated big time in the hours before the ride and I was on the road before 7 AM to miss the main heat of the day. Remember, just because it's a 100 oz (or bigger) bladder doesn't mean you need to fill it up all the way for shorter rides. But it's nice to know you have the capacity when you need it. -- Trapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trapper's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10341 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/52559 |
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