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Started by Snowb4ndit in Ski Chatter - 33 Replies

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Snowb4ndit posted Apr-2009

With the festival season looming I thought I'd invest in a Camelbak (back pack). I've never carried anything when skiing before (apart from essentials in pockets) but it seems very comfortable so I am wondering if any of you use a hydration system when skiing or do they freeze up?
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)

Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

I have never bothered to use one for skiing before, I would probably drink too much if there is such a thing?
As a (skiing) aside, what (skiing) festivals are you going to? We had a 3L camel back for T in the Park which we filled with a variet of things including a litre of whiskey + coke which worked out great :twisted:

Edited 1 time. Last update at 19-Apr-2009

Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

Pablo Escobar wrote:I have never bothered to use one for skiing before, I would probably drink too much if there is such a thing?
As a (skiing) aside, what (skiing) festivals are you going to? We had a 3L camel back for T in the Park which we filled with a variet of things including a litre of whiskey + coke which worked out great :twisted:


Morning Pablo (well it still seems like it in this house), I've got tickets for V, and will be filling my 3 litre bladder with V&C...the savings to be had should pay for the camelbak twice over! Wish I was going to reading...it looks like the best lineup this year.

Keeping it on thread...I would not fill it with Vodka when skiing, although I assume Vodka is less likely to freeze than water! :lol:
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)

Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

I assume Vodka is less likely to freeze than water!


I think you may have discovered the secret, alcohol to keep it liquid :wink:

Ian Wickham
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

snowb4ndit wrote:With the festival season looming I thought I'd invest in a Camelbak (back pack). I've never carried anything when skiing before (apart from essentials in pockets) but it seems very comfortable so I am wondering if any of you use a hydration system when skiing or do they freeze up?



Look guys this is silly, fill with beer, you know it makes sense :wink:

Ise
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

Pablo Escobar wrote:I have never bothered to use one for skiing before, I would probably drink too much if there is such a thing?


there is :D although it's not likely to be an issue for skiers :D

Very true though, you can also drink too little and that's the main problem with a camelbak or similar hydration system, it's very difficult to monitor your liquid intake. There's the other problems like them freezing, getting contaminated, not being robust in a sack full of other gear etc which in the round make them a poor choice. At times where hydration is a genuine issue carrying nalgene bottles is better and making scheduled stops for hydration will guarantee liquid intake can be monitored.

RoseR
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

We had the choice of the well known ski festival Glastonbury, or the other well known ski event Wimbledon this year. I won...........Wimbledon.
I'm a laydee

Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Camelbak'
posted Apr-2009

RoseR wrote:We had the choice of the well known ski festival Glastonbury, or the other well known ski event Wimbledon this year. I won...........Wimbledon.


Borrrring! :wink:

Topic last updated on 22-April-2009 at 16:13