Hydration Packs on sale

Mark G · 06-09-2006, 06:00 PM

Bike Nashbar has a number of different hydration packs (Camelbak style things) on sale, great values, for those of you wanting lots of water. Also have various good quality bicycle shorts on sale, excellent solution to monkey hiny. Anddd, if you want a multi tool...not like a Leatherman...search for it.

Half price and more on lots of stuff. I've ordered from them for many years, never a problem.

http://www.nashbar.com/index.cfm

BlackWidow · 06-09-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark G

Bike Nashbar has a number of different hydration packs (Camelbak style things) on sale, great values, for those of you wanting lots of water. Also have various good quality bicycle shorts on sale, excellent solution to monkey hiny. Anddd, if you want a multi tool...not like a Leatherman...search for it.

Half price and more on lots of stuff. I've ordered from them for many years, never a problem.

http://www.nashbar.com/index.cfm

Thanks Bud!

I need to get one of those and boots!

**Squeaky** · 06-10-2006, 03:51 PM

Drinking water throughout the ride has proven to be very crucial to me staying alert on long, hot days in the saddle. Sure, I get jokes all the time because I take in more than I sweat out... but I'd rather make the group stop for a 'comfort break' than to pick me up off the side of the road due to dehydration.

RECIT · 06-10-2006, 07:42 PM

Point taken Rebecca. I usually don't drink a lot while riding but tomorrow I will have my camel back on b/c it is going to be so darn hot.

GUNNARB · 06-10-2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark G

Bike Nashbar has a number of different hydration packs (Camelbak style things) on sale, great values, for those of you wanting lots of water. Also have various good quality bicycle shorts on sale, excellent solution to monkey hiny. Anddd, if you want a multi tool...not like a Leatherman...search for it.

Half price and more on lots of stuff. I've ordered from them for many years, never a problem.

http://www.nashbar.com/index.cfm

Great site - thanks for the info - I'll be getting several items from them.

**bluedogok** · 06-10-2006, 08:31 PM

I used to buy from Bike Nashbar back when I actually rode my Cannondale rather than it just hanging in the garage, always had good service from them.

I don't have to worry about a "comfort break" in the hot weather, I have no problems prespiring in the heat or even when it is cold. I topped off my Camelbak twice on the trip up to OKC for Fathers Day last year, I didn't need to stop for that reason. I usually stopped for a refill, gas and a stretch.

**Texas T** · 06-10-2006, 09:00 PM

The fact that you're not peeing just means that you're still not drinking enough.

txbanditrydr · 06-10-2006, 09:17 PM

I picked up a camelback knock-off from Costco awhile back.... it's a little bulkier than the original because it's also a backpack but what a difference it makes when riding in the heat. Best part..... only 20 bucks. Works just as well IMHO. I used it today during a 225 mile romp and was glad I had it. I still was hot and tired but just felt a whole lot better than rides without it.

sharkey · 06-10-2006, 10:34 PM

I second the Costco one. In fact, I used it today.

I have a Camelbak Hawg and it's nice but a bit bulky for the bike.

**Squeaky** · 06-10-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedogok

I don't have to worry about a "comfort break" in the hot weather, I have no problems prespiring in the heat or even when it is cold.

I was trying to delicately say that I often need to stop and pee MNAY times on a ride when I keep refilling my pack. I've gotten used to just pulling off the road and going in the bushes, though. Men aren;t the only ones!

**bluedogok** · 06-10-2006, 10:45 PM

I just sweat it all out for the most part, I was just trying to phrase it delicately also.

**Tourmeister** · 06-10-2006, 10:47 PM

I can vouch for her use of the bushes

pinecone · 06-10-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tourmeister

I can vouch for her use of the bushes

When nature calls....

**Graubart** · 06-11-2006, 09:23 PM

Thanks for posting this info Mark. I ordered one just a few moments ago.

I've always heard that these things are the cat's meow for hot weather riding. I will be testing mine out soon.

Greg in H-Town · 06-11-2006, 10:03 PM

When ya gotta go, ya gotta go...

(from a ride late last year: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6951)

**TWTourist** · 06-12-2006, 01:08 AM

Well it is better to hydrate using a camel then to have txmedic or worst myself stick you with an IV needle.

**Squeaky** · 06-12-2006, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Graubart

I've always heard that these things are the cat's meow for hot weather riding. I will be testing mine out soon.

There are a few tricks for best use. Personally, I really only like drinking water when it's cold. After taking a few sips, I blow the water in the hose back into the bag, and then I never have that "first sip is hot and gross" problem. If the day is set to be 95+, then I fill it all the way to the top with ice, fill in the rest of the bladder with water, then refill with ice as needed along the way. Most convenience stores will let you use their ice machine if you buy a bottle of water (or other drink).

I think there has been maybe one occasion when the ice didn't fully melt by the time I needed the water. Most times, a full 72oz. will get me from start to lunch, then another refill halfway home. It's always cold and refreshing.

txbanditrydr · 06-12-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Squeaky

Most convenience stores will let you use their ice machine if you buy a bottle of water (or other drink).

Most convenience stores will allow you to buy a jumbo cup of ice too.... the price is a little steep for what you get (25 - 50 cents per cup so far) but many times I just need the ice and not any additional water/drink. On a group ride you could by an 8 pound bag for a buck and change and fill everyone's up with ice.

Snoopster · 06-12-2006, 12:45 PM

In the past, I've taken the bladder & filled it part way & then froze it over night -- filling it with water the next day. Be sure to clean it out good it you use anything besides water. Drinks like gatorade have sugar in it & can leave your pack slimy if you don't clean them out right away.

**Tourmeister** · 06-12-2006, 04:47 PM

Most restaurant will refill you with water and ice at no charge if you are eating there. Most of the waiters/waitresses will stand there and watch you. Apparently, few of them have seen anything like a Camel-bak

Mine will keep water cold for a pretty long time even without ice. Snoop on the other hand has a "thing" about having ice in her drinks

06-09-2006, 06:00 PM	#1
Mark G Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin Posts: 595	Hydration Packs on sale Bike Nashbar has a number of different hydration packs (Camelbak style things) on sale, great values, for those of you wanting lots of water. Also have various good quality bicycle shorts on sale, excellent solution to monkey hiny. Anddd, if you want a multi tool...not like a Leatherman...search for it. Half price and more on lots of stuff. I've ordered from them for many years, never a problem. http://www.nashbar.com/index.cfm __________________ R1200RT

06-10-2006, 03:51 PM	#3
Squeaky A Few Loose Screws... Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Katy Posts: 14,754	Re: Hydration Packs on sale Drinking water throughout the ride has proven to be very crucial to me staying alert on long, hot days in the saddle. Sure, I get jokes all the time because I take in more than I sweat out... but I'd rather make the group stop for a 'comfort break' than to pick me up off the side of the road due to dehydration. __________________ Rebecca Katy, TX '03 VStrom 1k "Wilbur" '98 XR400R "Templeton" "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." -Carl Bard Where's Squeaky?

06-10-2006, 07:42 PM	#4
RECIT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond Posts: 391	Re: Hydration Packs on sale Point taken Rebecca. I usually don't drink a lot while riding but tomorrow I will have my camel back on b/c it is going to be so darn hot.

06-10-2006, 08:31 PM	#6
bluedogok Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 5,669	Re: Hydration Packs on sale I used to buy from Bike Nashbar back when I actually rode my Cannondale rather than it just hanging in the garage, always had good service from them. I don't have to worry about a "comfort break" in the hot weather, I have no problems prespiring in the heat or even when it is cold. I topped off my Camelbak twice on the trip up to OKC for Fathers Day last year, I didn't need to stop for that reason. I usually stopped for a refill, gas and a stretch.

06-10-2006, 09:00 PM	#7
Texas T Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 10,820	Re: Hydration Packs on sale The fact that you're not peeing just means that you're still not drinking enough. __________________ Brian & Brenda * IBA 50053 & 50354 * 2002 Goldwing * 2001 Concours Want to ride a SaddleSore 1000? Read the Archive Of Wisdom See where I've ridden this year * AMA Champion Member * Patriot Guard Rider "I'm a motorcyclist and motorcycling is all about riding on the TT course". Conrad Harrison at the 2012 Isle Of Man TT.

06-10-2006, 09:17 PM	#8
txbanditrydr Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,815	Re: Hydration Packs on sale I picked up a camelback knock-off from Costco awhile back.... it's a little bulkier than the original because it's also a backpack but what a difference it makes when riding in the heat. Best part..... only 20 bucks. Works just as well IMHO. I used it today during a 225 mile romp and was glad I had it. I still was hot and tired but just felt a whole lot better than rides without it. __________________ '05 GSF1200SK (Bandit)

06-10-2006, 10:34 PM	#9
sharkey The Incredible Hulk Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 7,832	Re: Hydration Packs on sale I second the Costco one. In fact, I used it today. I have a Camelbak Hawg and it's nice but a bit bulky for the bike. __________________ Conservatism, the NEW counter culture.

06-10-2006, 10:45 PM	#11
bluedogok Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 5,669	Re: Hydration Packs on sale I just sweat it all out for the most part, I was just trying to phrase it delicately also.

06-11-2006, 09:23 PM	#14
Graubart Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glen Rose Posts: 1,260	Re: Hydration Packs on sale Thanks for posting this info Mark. I ordered one just a few moments ago. I've always heard that these things are the cat's meow for hot weather riding. I will be testing mine out soon. __________________ Bill 2012 Suzuki Wee Strom 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2010 BMW R1200R

06-11-2006, 10:03 PM	#15
Greg in H-Town Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Klein, TX Posts: 766	Re: Hydration Packs on sale When ya gotta go, ya gotta go... (from a ride late last year: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6951) __________________ Follow me - I'm lost too!

06-12-2006, 01:08 AM	#16
TWTourist Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,515	Re: Hydration Packs on sale Well it is better to hydrate using a camel then to have txmedic or worst myself stick you with an IV needle. __________________ TWTourist AKA:FJR Bandit RWP TX 36 IBA# 49404 '12 Wee-Strom Adventure '12 R1200RT

06-12-2006, 12:45 PM	#19
Snoopster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Huntsville, Tx Posts: 1,855	Re: Hydration Packs on sale In the past, I've taken the bladder & filled it part way & then froze it over night -- filling it with water the next day. Be sure to clean it out good it you use anything besides water. Drinks like gatorade have sugar in it & can leave your pack slimy if you don't clean them out right away. __________________ Sayonara, Debbie M. '10 BMW F650GS '04 Honda CRF 230F '02 Suzuki SV 650S "Skyy" RIP (2005-2013) Four Bikers and a Monkey Utah Bound and...

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