Alternatives to Camelbak

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siaknijustin

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For years I've been using and loving my Camelbak Mule. However, I recently discovered that Camelbak is one of the retailers behind the push for The Greater Canyonlands National Monument (http://www.suwa.org/wp-content/uploads/OutdoorRetailersLetter.pdf) and I cannot in good conscience continue to use their products.

If this goes through, this not only will kill all of the riding opportunities in this area, which includes areas in Moab and the Whitewash Sand dunes, it could very well change locals' very way of life. Many of us still use wood harvested from these public lands (legally of course) to heat our homes, myself included. There are also many that rely on meat that is hunted on these lands to feed their families and there are a few outfitters that that have incomes derived from guiding hunts on these lands...sorry for the rant, it just really pisses me off! :mad:

Anyway, I just wondered what hydration packs you guys are using. I'm not a racer but often do longer trail rides (50+ miles) and like the 100 oz bladder and room for tools and food that my Mule provides. I will soon be removing the Camelbak Mule patch from my pack and sending it with a (respectful) rant letter to Camelbak and then destroying the pack. :p

So, any suggestions?

Also, if you don't mind, and want to do anything you can to stop this absurdity from happening go here and sign this petition:
http://www.change.org/petitions/pre...-greater-canyonlands-area-a-national-monument

Thanks, all. Rant over.
 
Thanks for the notice. I'll be doing the same with my Camelbak Lobo.
I used to enjoy riding down there when I lived in SLC.
Been to Devil's Racetrack ? I think that's what it was called. It's kind of a natural bridge over a deep gully. Lots of boulders. :o
It might have been in Capitol Reef area ?
1990s we used to camp and ride down there and not see anyone for 3 days. :) No GPS then. We just used topo maps. Good days.
 
I have been running the Zacspeed SP-3 for 5 years now and has been great, highly recommend it. The only issue is if you're in a hurry, you either have to remove it or have someone pull the tool roll out for you, same as any unit that carry's tools on the back. The tool belts are quicker to get to, but I prefer not to have the extra weight on my waist.

Wes.
 
Geigerrig Hydration Packs are popular around here as they sell them every now and then in Costco. You can just buy the bladder and use a generic backpack to save money. Big advantages are: Hand pressurized system allowing spraying of water (for the KTM radiator in the group...I used it on my 200SX so I'm not bashing!), easy and large filler so ice cubes can be dropped in, and it's dishwasher cleanable.

Eric
 
Thanks, these are some great suggestions. Are the Zacspeed available stateside for less? The USWE stuff looks cool and I like the hands-free setup. With the Geigerrig you could squirt your buddies in the eyea if they dared to mess with you!

Has anyone used the Klim stuff? They're available from RMATV and RMATV is dropping their Camelbak products for the same reason I am.

Good stuff guys.
 
Brian VT said:
Been to Devil's Racetrack ? I think that's what it was called. It's kind of a natural bridge over a deep gully. Lots of boulders. :o
It might have been in Capitol Reef area ?
1990s we used to camp and ride down there and not see anyone for 3 days. :) No GPS then. We just used topo maps. Good days.
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Sorry, haven't been there. A lot has changed really fast. When I was growing up, you could ride almost anywhere and it would go unnoticed. Now, they're not only closing trails, they're closing roads. :(

BTW, thanks for ditching your Lobo.
 
USWE is obviously very motorcycle oriented. I won one of their Hydration packs in a Facebook give away. Very nice, but the disposable bladder is a bit odd, if you're used to conventional bladders. I've been using an Walmart bladder in it.

http://www.uswe-sports.com/
 
I bought a Fox for my son and myself, they have been good. Wide open easy to clean bladder. I'd buy another.


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geigerrig bag and bladder. It has a neat double bladder that you pump up so it adds a air bladder to push on the water bladder so its under pressure. They have a code on ADV rider to get a discount. look in product reviews I think. The 700 is what I have but I want the 500 or something even a bit smaller bag wise. The 700 has lots of room but its bulky. The fox bags are nice and they have the nice bladders too.. you can turn them inside out and toss them in the dishwasher. No pills or fungus growing.
 
siaknijustin said:
Thanks, these are some great suggestions. Are the Zacspeed available stateside for less? The USWE stuff looks cool and I like the hands-free setup. With the Geigerrig you could squirt your buddies in the eyea if they dared to mess with you!

Has anyone used the Klim stuff? They're available from RMATV and RMATV is dropping their Camelbak products for the same reason I am.

Good stuff guys.
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I might be biased because they sponsor me.

But I think for the most part their stuff is good, and they will take care of you. (good warranty)

I wish I could say more on their Crew Pack I have not tried it. Looks to be a well thought out rig. Someone told me Wolfman Luggage had one...not sure though.
 
modette said:
I might be biased because they sponsor me.

But I think for the most part their stuff is good, and they will take care of you. (good warranty)

I wish I could say more on their Crew Pack I have not tried it. Looks to be a well thought out rig. Someone told me Wolfman Luggage had one...not sure though.
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Which company sponsors you? Can you share your deal with others? I'm looking to upgrade if the gear and price is right. However, I still like a fanny pack for accessibility as the pack has to come off or you ask a mate to dig through your pack (I almost said "dig in your sack" but I stopped just in time :) )
 
I ride with a geigerRig 1600, its been bulletproof. Zero complaints. I ride singel track with it, DS rides, long weekend rides on the Vstrom, day hikes, metal detecting, etc...Its versatile and durable.
The bladder can be turned inside out and its dishwasher safe.

Once i learned Camelback supports Sierra Club I stopped using their products.
 
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