Camelbak Hydration System

[Strikermike]

I like the principle is great but I just can't stand the taste of the plastic Camelback uses. Platypus makes bladders out of food grade polyethylene totally tasteless. They also make one with a huge opening with a super leakproof zip seal easy to add ice or clean. I prefer these.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I had no problem at all with the "taste."

 

[Strikermike]

Maybe they have improved I have not used camelbak brand in about 10 years.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Things can change in a decade.

 

[Paul B]

MB, I dont know what navy seal grade is but the one I have and the one Big A posted are US forces surplus, my buddy that sent me mine bought it at the base store and stuck it in the mail, looks just like this unit: http://www.camelbak.com/en/government-military/hydration-packs/thermobak-2l.aspx

 

[MasterBlaster]

My Ambush model is military grade. That should include any Special Forces teams.

 

[vl2007]

MB, I dont know what navy seal grade is but the one I have and the one Big A posted are US forces surplus, my buddy that sent me mine bought it at the base store and stuck it in the mail, looks just like this unit: http://www.camelbak.com/en/government-military/hydration-packs/thermobak-2l.aspx

That's the one!

 

[Blinky]

Would they be in the navy surplus yet?

I don't know about surplus but definitely PX.

 

[MasterBlaster]

The 70oz model came in today, and I gotta say it appears to be the perfect size. Not too small, not too big - just right.

I sure wish it wasn't black, though.

 

[Burnham]

Can you just paint it?

 

[Blinky]

... or bleach it?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hmmmm. I wonder if white paint would cover it. I'll have to test that out. I think bleach may damage it too much.

 

[Blinky]

Hmmmm. I wonder if white paint would cover it. I'll have to test that out. I think bleach may damage it too much.

Yeah, I wuz kidding.

 

[Paul B]

make a sac of white cloth and put it over as a cover? kinda like a pack cover:

 

[MasterBlaster]

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[arborworks1]

It shouldn't be getting to hot, you should be drinking 2 liters of water in under an hour when working in 100 degree plus heat index.

I picked up some nuun tablets for my electrolytes replacement this summer. Gatorade is getting old. But water just doesn't keep up !

 

[Paul B]

try Sqwincher.

 

[rumination]

Paul's got stock with sqwincher.

 

[Paul B]

nah, its just good stuff, sugar free with electrolytes and its cheap.

 

[rumination]

Sugar free is good. EmergenC recently started selling an electrolyte replacement powder which I'd like to check out.

 

[Blinky]

I pack mine with ice and it doesn't all melt before it's time for a refill. Downright refreshing after pitching a block with a 440... makes it easier to get on with the next one.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It would be awesome if it could be pressurized.

Check it out, the sucker ain't black no mo!

 

[Paul B]

"...if you have ever spray painted your Camelbak".

 

[CurSedVoyce]

HAHAHAHA!