Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: aznboi3644 on January 06, 2011, 09:47:50 am
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One thing I dont like to carry in the woods or on hikes is a water bottle or multiple bottles...I like to pack light. Usually just a shortbow and a few arrows in hand...my machete if I find a nice sapling to cut down...thats about it.
For Christmas my brother sent me a Camelbak hydration pack. When I first opened the package I had no idea what the hell this tiny backpack looking thing was. I called him asking WTF is this thing? haha. He told me I was a dumbass and that it was my Christmas present and it was used for holding water/liquids. I was ecstatic...thanked him and told him I'd see him christmas eve to pick him up at the airport.
I love using this thing...it is super handy. No more heavy water bottle in my pocket or in my hand. I just pop in some ice cubes and fill it up with water and go. I can even wear it under my pea coat and none of my friends even know I'm wearing it until I pull out the tube and take a drink lol.
Anyone else here have or use one? I'd highly recommend it. I'm kinda of a weirder person than most my friends but I'll wear this this while hanging out sometimes...lol...I love it. I dont have to get up to get a drink lol.
camelbak.com/sports-recreation/spring-summer-hydration-packs/2010-classic.aspx
(http://www.camelbak.com/~/media/Products/Current/REC%20Hydration%20Packs/2010/Classic/rec-packs-classic-black-s10-large-72.ashx?bc=White&as=0&dmc=0&h=340&thn=0&w=270)
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Jon gave me one of the army types for Christmas,Haven't used it yet but it looks just like that only desert camo. Looking forward to using it. :)
Pappy
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Used them lots down here in the South Florida heat. Absolutely needed when I was training for marathon distances in 80 plus degrees, I take them out kayaking, long distance bike rides, all that stuff. I'd run water with a small amount of bleach through frequently and store upside down with a papertowel or two in the bladder to hold it open for drying. Clean out that hose, also. You don't want to get sick from mildew. Cool gift.
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I bet you could sneak your own drinks into movie theatres, sporting events, etc. It would pay for itself after a couple of NFL or MLB games. That is cool.
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I was using one before using one was cool. They are great for turkey hunting, cool and comfortable leaning against a tree.
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Cool! Hmmm....will it hold coffee? >:D
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i use them during the summer, hiking. you might look, but i can freeze mine. helps a lot during the summer to have nice cool water.
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The one thing you need with them is the cleaning kit for the tube. After awhile it looks like you have been sucking tobacca juice through it.
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yup,i have one thats built into my pack for hauling my ground blind( wild thing pack,made for double bull blinds and turkey hunters ;) )
getting another like that one next spring just for hiking around the woods