RandomWanderer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm looking at getting a hydration bladder for my upcoming GORUCK Challenge.. I've owned some very basic cheap ones in the past, but I'd like to get one that will be of good quality and will last. anyone have any suggestions? Assassin: Rank: 6 (Disciple) STR: 10 DEX: 20 STA: 7 CON: 6 WIS: 6 CHA: 5[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]"Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself." - BuddhaHeight: 5'9" Weight: 215lbs Age: 34|RW's Chronicle(log)| RW's Introduction|Fitocracy|Challenge| Link to comment
Neit Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a camalbac Mule really good backpack with a 3ltr camalbac in it i use this for pretty much everything from Adventure racing to Trailing running to MTBing loads of pockets and hold quite a lot of water , really well worth the money. Link to comment
Tom Kenobi Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I also rock a Camelbak. I have used a Camelbak VIPER (101oz / 3ltr) pack. Its a very streamlined camelbak. Only two pockets on it. Great for going light and hitting some trails. I've used my for plenty of hunting up here in the Pacific Northwest. Durable - i've taken some falls out on the hills and purposefully twisted and landed on my back to protect my rifle, thus landing on the camelback unit -still going strong. I recently acquired a "Condor Outdoor" (they make Tactical equipment) 100oz bladder & carrier, but I haven't field tested them yet, although I have heard alot of good things about them.With the GORUCK challenge, it might come down to what is required of you to determine the type of unit you are looking for. I've heard of the GORUCK challenge, but I'm not familiar with all the details.Good luck! "First, decide who you would be and then do what you must do." ~Epictetus Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thirding the Camelback. I've got the MULE variety. Only reason for that is the storage options. If you are looking for just a bag, then Platypus offers decent bags and I think they are a bit cheaper than Camelbak. But Camelbak is the defacto standard. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
RandomWanderer Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for the tips, I'll be only getting an actual bladder for my own pack, the 3 ltr one sounds good Assassin: Rank: 6 (Disciple) STR: 10 DEX: 20 STA: 7 CON: 6 WIS: 6 CHA: 5[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]"Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself." - BuddhaHeight: 5'9" Weight: 215lbs Age: 34|RW's Chronicle(log)| RW's Introduction|Fitocracy|Challenge| Link to comment
RandomWanderer Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I swear I cannot find hydration bladders NOT in packs... Even on the camelbak siteEDIT: I was able to find reservoirs at rei.com Assassin: Rank: 6 (Disciple) STR: 10 DEX: 20 STA: 7 CON: 6 WIS: 6 CHA: 5[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]"Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself." - BuddhaHeight: 5'9" Weight: 215lbs Age: 34|RW's Chronicle(log)| RW's Introduction|Fitocracy|Challenge| Link to comment
illuminatus Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I get most of my stuff from Highspeedgearinc.com and blackhawk.com. Blackhawk specifically has hydration bags that you can order and they are generally very cost effective without having to buy the pack as well. Look in the Hydration section under reservoirs [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]Level 1 Human RangerSTR: 2|DEX: 2|STA: 2|CON: 3|WIS: 4|CHA: 2|It's a TRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
andygates Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I always add a lockable bite valve. The regular valve tends to leak at the worst moment (when you sit on it in the pre-race drive, for me, always). Link to comment
Woodsrider Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Another vote for Camelbak. I've had a Mule (the smaller one) for 5 years now. I use it for off road dirt bike racing and it still looks brand new. I power wash it to clean it. And definately get the locking bite valve. Link to comment
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