Re: Camel back

[danugna@teleport.com]

You can get Camelbacks at almost any outdoor store, on line at REI where
you will want to search for hydration systems, then they will show you a
picture of any you want to look at.  I have used both the backpack style
and the waist pack style.  Prefer the waist pack which holds 56 oz's.  Yes
you can freeze the water, but don't fill all the way, freezing expands the
water.  We use the Grandito and the Bandito which have pockets for extras.
Takes a little getting used to, but don't notice them after a few minutes
and it is the only way that I will drink as much water as I need.  So, my
horse carries his water and I carry mine, well I guess techinically he is
carrying mine as well. <g>  I also wear a fishermans vest, have a light
weight one for summer and a little heavier "travel" vest I use in the winter.

Cathy and Taro

At 09:50 PM 8/11/98 -0500, you wrote:
>While we're on the subject <g>, I've been thinking about making a sort of
>fisherman's vest with pockets for holding stuff, and a large pocket on the
>back that would hold a camelback-type bladder.  This would streamline the
>dressing & packing process somewhat in an endurance ride, helping keep
>"rider stuff on the rider."  I wonder whether anyone who has experience
>using a camelback could give me thoughts on making a vest like this?  I'm
>thinking as wide as possible at the shoulders, possibly padded on the
>underside there, and an elastic strap across the bottom that would
>encirlcle my torso and clip in the front, for stabilizing the bladder on
>the bottom edge. 
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>Glenda & Lakota
>Mobile, AL
>AERC # M18819 & H27310
>SE Region
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