Camelback water pack

ajl50 · Dec 19, 2007, 9:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ckofer

And contrary to the advice of some, do not blow back into the tube to keep it from freezing. That's just gross.

it may be gross but its the only way I kept my camel pack hose from freezing while hiking in the dacks this fall. When it's 9 degrees and I want water I'll deal with the side effects.

Hawkshot99 · Dec 19, 2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ajl50

it may be gross but its the only way I kept my camel pack hose from freezing while hiking in the dacks this fall. When it's 9 degrees and I want water I'll deal with the side effects.

Plus its only my spit.

The blow back technique works great. Or, in my new camelback pack I can put a hand warmer in with the hose, and this worked good.

X-Linked · Dec 27, 2007, 12:14 PM

ALRIGHT! Got a new camelback for Christmas. 2 Liter from Eddie Bauer with a bunch of room for other stuff.

Paul · Jan 2, 2008, 10:00 AM

Got the insulated bladder / hose combo. No worries here.

X-Linked · Jan 3, 2008, 3:29 PM

Whats the difference on the insulated stuff? just doesn't freeze in the cold or what?

wa-loaf · Jan 3, 2008, 3:33 PM

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Originally Posted by X-Linked

Whats the difference on the insulated stuff? just doesn't freeze in the cold or what?

Ahh, more like less likely to freeze, but yes. The tube has an insulated cover and is usually routed through the shoulder strap as well.

SKIQUATTRO · Jan 3, 2008, 3:48 PM

it still freezes with the insulated stuff

Dec 27, 2007, 12:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
X-Linked Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 167	ALRIGHT! Got a new camelback for Christmas. 2 Liter from Eddie Bauer with a bunch of room for other stuff. __________________ Snow, Ice, Wind, Heat, and Humidity; Experience the world. Ski what you can, hike and climb what you can't. Use the rubbers(cycle) for distance.

Jan 2, 2008, 10:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 3,149	Got the insulated bladder / hose combo. No worries here. __________________ That's why I like High School girls, man... I get older, they stay the same age

Jan 3, 2008, 3:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
X-Linked Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 167	Whats the difference on the insulated stuff? just doesn't freeze in the cold or what? __________________ Snow, Ice, Wind, Heat, and Humidity; Experience the world. Ski what you can, hike and climb what you can't. Use the rubbers(cycle) for distance.

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SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,443	it still freezes with the insulated stuff __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

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