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| kayakr |
camelback and ldp?would a backpack with waist belt work or just turn into a chaffing, energy sapping mess? |
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| edp_swakakin |
Re: camelback and ldp?
For me - I feel more freedom without it. Water is important though so you might give it some real thought. I would hate to see someone get out somewere and really need it. |
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| Batalero |
I use one , once you are used to it it feels ok . At first it felt weird , but now I wouldn't ride without it , especialy now when it's hot under the sun.
Sylvain |
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| pavedwave |
yeah, I was a bit worried about some of the guys who showed up at the start of our last Ultra with not even a water bottle in hand. the first 50 miles we don't have any official support crew, so you have to be self-reliant.
the camelbaks are really efficient, stay right next to your body, doesn't affect my balance or spine at all. I have to pay special attention to my lower back, so I'm really cautious about this stuff. highly recommend it if you're doing substantial rides, make sure it has some storage pockets for skate key and other little things, then you don't have to fill up your pockets. |
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| hambo |
How about some kind of storage that straps around your ankles? I find backpacks irritating for their flippy floppyness.
The other day I was coming back from the shop with a litre (quart) in each hand and I felt like I was getting more drive. It was as if the weight was giving me something to push against. Unfortunately this technique only works short term because your arms soon get tired. |
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| pavedwave |
hambo, you might be really surprised how well the camelbaks hold tight to your body and don't flip flop around. i don't always wear one, if the ride is just an hour or so, but for anything longer they're awesome. i also carry a bottle but usually just hold it really close to my chest, which not only helps save some arm strength, but also gets you into a really minimalist pump motion. | ||
| kayakr |
camelbac roksYeah, we were close to 80F today with full sun. Between the warm rebound urethane and the steady sips of cool water I was feeling like a superhero. Staying hydrated really does reduce fatigue. I didn't really notice it. I got the lobo model with waist belt an 3L capacity. |
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| Parson Adams |
I agree. I use a camelbak and everything is a. OK. In Texas, it is essential to have water every 20 min. or so. Our heat index during the summer is usually about 110-120. HOT!!!! Plus, my camelbak has padded me during falls. | ||
| camel |
I found a great NorthFace hydration backpack that carries 3 liters and is tight to your back. Chest and waist straps keep it snug. It has a tent like thing in it to keep it off your back so you don't sweat against it really bad. I have done a few 20 milers with it and it seemed to work well. It's also good to take to a track session and just leave at the edge to use when you need it. Found it at REI. In the picture it is packed full, it collapses down to nothing when you are just using it for hydration and powerbars.
http://www.rei.com/product/733220 |
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