Camel pack

[Dub_B83]

Hey all, I'm not use to riding in Texas heat yet and thought I should get a camel pack before it is too late and I get heat stroke while riding. Anyone know of a good place to get one?

[SecretAgent]

sun & ski sports carries all of them in stock.

[Swift E]

Academy.
Mine worked AWESOME this weekend

[Vandals]

Ive always wondered if any leathers have a camelpack built into a speedhump, or a speed hump that you can use as a backpack or somthing..

[therky42]

Go and pick them up at a surplus store they are usually alot cheaper there than academy or sun/ski sports. gander mountain etc. But any outdoor store shold have one.

[Chris24]

cycle gear usually has some also. check out the website for camelpak. they make dozens of versions. my advice is get either the smallest one or a big one like the h.a.w.g.

i have a m.u.l.e. that i take on trips to corpus. the 3 liter pack is wayyyyyyy more than i need for a 4 hour ride. if i actually drank all that i would spend more time stopping for piss breaks than i would just to have a soda while getting gas. the bigger ones are nice just fo rthe cargo factor.

otherwise get a tiny one with a 1.5 or 2 liter capacity like the skeeter or whatever, the classic one is really good too. it sounds like thats all you need if you just want it for daily city riding.

[witchdoctor575]

I have an ogio backpack with one built in. I like it. Cheack out cycle gear, they have a large selection

[Gixxer Geezer]

I got mine at Cycle Gear.. it works great.. but dont forget to tighten the bottom fitting where the hose comes out... I didnt and it looked like i pissed my pants when we stopped:keke: :nod: :BangHead: :angry7: :eh:

[witchdoctor575]

I got mine at Cycle Gear.. it works great.. but dont forget to tighten the bottom fitting where the hose comes out... I didnt and it looked like i pissed my pants when we stopped:keke: :nod: :BangHead: :angry7: :eh:

your not that old yet.:keke:

[hotnanas]

on my last ride to corpus i had my pack (which i also got at cycle gear) filled with ice and water, under my jacket, and it actually kept me cooler....but i use my pack all the time...curing a hangover, mtb races, sitting on the couch, but the better half won't let me use it at dinner.

[BigComfy]

your not that old yet.:keke:
:laughing6

[rubbersidedown]

ever here of a kool-suit? i got one brand new in the box.....

check it out www.kool-suit.com new never used....retail is like $575 or some $hit....also acts as a camel back....any one interested?? trades???

2003 gsxr 600 whatcha got??

[Dub_B83]

Have I ever mentioned how much you guys friggin rock for all the good info! Cycle Gear is on the South side right?

[Gixxer Geezer]

lol.. not that old yet. nope.. but it was embarrasing as hell when we stopped at Hooters.. had to wear my jacket like i was a yippee tennis player.. around my waist.. but hey it was hot and it did feel pretty good...:nod:

[rubbersidedown]

bump...anyone on the kool-suit....#12

[Squeaky]

Filling the pack with mostly ice and a little water on summer rides is great - sipping water throughout the day is much better for you than downing a bottle at a stop.

Keeping the water cold helps regulate your body temp, too. I've gone through a 70oz pack two or three times on a 200-mile ride.

[hotnanas]

Have I ever mentioned how much you guys friggin rock for all the good info! Cycle Gear is on the South side right?

three in town...


i-45s and almeda genoa
i-45 and aldine bender
us-59 and bellaire (i think) next to ex-imports

[hotnanas]

Filling the pack with mostly ice and a little water on summer rides is great - sipping water throughout the day is much better for you than downing a bottle at a stop.

Keeping the water cold helps regulate your body temp, too. I've gone through a 70oz pack two or three times on a 200-mile ride.

and adding gatorade...or cytomax...even better!

[rubbersidedown]

going out of town for a week....white bass fishing north of austin....lake buchanan.....if any ones interested in the kool-suit.....pm me and ill contact you when i get back..........3-20-07

[AsusRR]

cycle gear is on north and south side. here are the links.

Greenspoint, TX (http://cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=39)
http://cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=39

Sharpstown, TX (http://cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=66)
http://cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=66

Almeda, TX (http://cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=36)
http://cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=36

[Squeaky]

and adding gatorade...or cytomax...even better!

NO!
Adding things to the water will only make for some fuzzy water/juice the next time you use it. I have only used water in mine, and it works great. I can take it off after a ride and not worry about it growing something... :eek3:

[hotnanas]

i use mine at least 4-5 times a week (mostly cycling, which i do a lot)...cleaning is simple...drain, rinse, wash (i use a bleach-water combination), dry (i place mine in the strainer with an egg beater inside, with the bite valve off the straw and the fill lid open).

EDIT:i don't always wash it, but i always rinse and keep it dry in between uses. Even if you use just water, there's a potential for nasty growth if you don't keep it dry or store water in it for along time

[Gixxer Geezer]

yeah .. i put a little bleach in mine too... with the water.. keeps growth down and helps clean out my pipes too:eek3: :keke:

[t.dubya]

Ive got a camel back mule in good shape with the stay in postion wire drinking hose, first 25$ gets it. If you are interested pm me for pics.

[t.dubya]

As far as cleaning goes, denture cleaner tablets are the bomb. In addition if you store your bladders in the fridge with water they stay nice.

[Chris24]

hey is your mule the newer or older version? the newer one has the little dealio for your headphones cord to poke through and a pocket for the player.

i allready have the older style mule, and i love it, but i wish i had the newer one. if you have the newer one i might buy it and sell mine...haha...

what color is yours?

[50cc chick]

cycle gear had some neat looking back pack and camel pack combo, you should check them out.

[Dub_B83]

I bought the 70oz CamelBak and I'm using it with my Underarmour backpack... Good stuff!

[hotnanas]

geez, that's like 4 lbs of water bill!

[Dub_B83]

Long rides my man, long rides! Texas is damn hot and I'm not use to sweating out 4 lbs of water (weighed myself after a full Saturday of riding). Figure I might as well add as much as I lose right? No need to get heat stroke and fall off my pretty bike.

[Dub_B83]

Found the best way to work it. Put on the camel-pack full of ice, then jacket, then backpack. The camel pack is like an air conditioner, when the heat builds up the ice melts and viola, water! Fits good and I drained it twice last weekend riding, just got ice at bathroom/gas stops! This thing is a must if you sweat a lot and are not use to the heat/humidity.

[sbfuller]

united rentals has some that are bright construction yellow with reflective stripes if you want to be visible, they are about $55 i think

[Swift E]

I've got a Red Camel pack for sale if interested.

[Squeaky]

I've got a Red Camel pack for sale if interested.

...and for anyone that thinks Eric has cooties, a new bite valve can be bought at almost any Academy/Oshmans/REI for about $3. :icon_bigg

[Swift E]

...and for anyone that thinks Eric has cooties, a new bite valve can be bought at almost any Academy/Oshmans/REI for about $3. :icon_bigg

:laughing6

Cooties ain't got $hit on my infections

[Htown1000]

sun an ski sports for me.. bought it last winter but i havent pulled it out yet.. maybe this weekend to check it out..

[ScooterTrash]

Ive got a camel back mule in good shape with the stay in postion wire drinking hose, first 25$ gets it. If you are interested pm me for pics.

your pm box b full:nod:
send me a link to picture if its still available:hello: