Comments on: CamelBak (Hands-Free Hydration System)

By: Feedbag… camel backs no longer cut it. at Run For Change

Feedbag… camel backs no longer cut it. at Run For Change — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:11:50 +0000

[...] posted an entry before about the CamelBak (Hands-Free Hydration System) and I thought of getting myself one of those… up until I saw this news clip. It makes so much [...]

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:29:27 +0000

hydrateme, thanks for the visit and my readers will appreciate the added info you provided. thanks for the comment.

By: hydrateme

hydrateme — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:35:05 +0000

All you Camelbak users might want to check out a new device called AquaJoe. It is a powder holder/dispenser for athletes. It weighs about an ounce and clips easily to your Camelbak. There is a video of it on http://www.aquajoe.com.

By: loonyrunner

loonyrunner — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:07:29 +0000

yup, will be arriving early at the run site. thanks for the info!

By: loonyrunner

loonyrunner — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:05:52 +0000

hey BR, how much are those velcro straps? Might go get 1 myself…. thanks! BTW, can I just pick up my race bib for DND on the race day itself? See you there!

loony, i got the last one from R.O.X at Boni High Street and it cost me P 990.00. It is made by lafuma (european brand). maybe, they have at the north face or other outdoor sports stores. you can pick up your race number on the race day but just be sure to arrive early. the race will start at 5:30 AM.

By: prometheuscometh

prometheuscometh — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:27:36 +0000

wish i had one for my long runs! although wouldn’t the weight take a toll on your running as well?

Prom, a 2.1-liter capacity Camelbak is an additional weight of 4 lbs (almost 2 kilos) but it will take time for the body to adjust and for all you know this weight will be negligible once you will be having your long runs. The farther you go, the lighter will be your CamelBak, right? Good luck & Happy running

By: bards

bards — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:22:14 +0000

Try the bikeshop beside ROX, we got some last night. They have lots of flavors. A bit expensive at Php75each considering GU is only USD24 per pack of 24 … you can stock up when you do your marathon.

Bards, thanks for the info. That’s true, they are expensive here. I bought one protein bar at GNC at P 162.00. I guess, I’ll stick with my SkyFlakes for the meantime. In the military, we call them “SF” meal(Special Forces)!

By: miraclecello

miraclecello — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:14:55 +0000

We use similar hydration systems for climbing — with brands like Platypus or MSR — that can be inserted into the backpacks. The 2-3litre bladders ride in a sleeve inside the pack and you bite at the valve at the end of the tube that protrudes atop your shoulder. This should be ideal for jungle patrols as well since, if you take out the munitions, we basically do the same thing, which is walk all day with a load. They should help free up a soldier’s hands for more important tasks.

Thanks, Cecil for the info. I know that mountain climbers must always have their hydration system, too! It’s unfortunate that our military “planners and logisticians” do not see the improtance of hands-free hydration system to our soldiers. I did my part but it was not enough.

By: takicutie

takicutie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:20:40 +0000

Camel back are really great for biking, hiking or practically any kind of endurance activity. For short races though, I’d prefer just the water station. But for long runs, I normally use a hydration belt. I’m not sure how the camel back would feel when your using it during long runs. But if it fits well and your comfortable with it then I guess thats also a good option for long runs.

Camelbak will be my best option for hydration for my long runs lasting for 3-4 hours without any stops along the way. I shorter runs, I will use my Nathan Water belt. In road races, 10K-half-marathon, I will contend myself with a bottle of Propel tucked at the back portion of my waist.

By: datc035

datc035 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:12:44 +0000

I have a 3L camelbak that I use for mountain biking that I bought in 1999. Then I bought a replacement bladder/hose/valve at Cartmar in 2007. I think I got the military edition since it was olive and the bite valve is black.

Anyway I was wondering how it feels to run with the camelbak? I’m thinking it could be quite bulky and would bounce around when running. I also saw recent models that are like fanny packs but I’m not sure how much is the capacity. That might be a better option for running.

The CamelBak really bounce a lot if used for running, most especially the old model that I have, without a cross-straps on the breast. I had to tighten the shoulder straps for better hugged and tighter contact with my back. The 2.1 liter capacity becomes an additional 4-lb weight when running and just think positively the benefit this additional weight is giving to your training.

I only use Camelbak in my long trips and hikes when I was in the military and I intend to use it again for my long runs to avoid refilling my Nathan water jug in those sari-sari stores along the road. Since I am going to include trail runs in my long runs in the hills and sand dunes in Laoag City, having a Camelbak is my best option for hydration.