[MA13_BK]

I'm thinking of using a bke to commute around the city while looking for work, instead of buying a monthy bus pass since the weathers pretty nice now. I figure I'll be pretty thirsty so I'm thinkin of getting a hydration pack. I was wondering if anyone knew of one large enough to carry a few books and/or a sweater.

 

[RenegadeRick]

...so I'm thinkin of getting a hydration pack. I was wondering if anyone knew of one large enough to carry a few books and/or a sweater.

There are many out there. You could look at the ones that Camelbak has. They have some pretty big ones. You could also just drop an unbottle into a regular backback.

 

[stinkyboy]

I just bought an 06 Camelbak Mule, and I am disappointed with the lack of space after the bladder is filled.

My old Hydrapak was less expensive and has more space while still holding 100 oz of water.

 

[RhinofromWA]

Look foractual backpacks with bladder holding built in. My motorcycle club bought a few (don't know the brand name sorry) that have the pockets built in. Other than that they are 100%backpack.

You can also just put a Camelback (or the like) in a normal backpack.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Look foractual backpacks with bladder holding built in. My motorcycle club bought a few (don't know the brand name sorry) that have the pockets built in. Other than that they are 100%backpack.

Yep - I got my wife a fairly nice REI daypack with a sleeve for a bladder.

You can also just put a Camelback (or the like) in a normal backpack.

This is the Cheap Man's solution.

 

[syadasti]

Arcteryx (expensive option) and Jansport (bang for buck option) make some nice daypacks with hydration bladder sleeves.

 

[MA13_BK]

Thanks. I didn't know they sold separate hydration water holding thingies. Now to find one that will let some air into my back and not have a big sweaty spot.

 

[syadasti]

Now to find one that will let some air into my back and not have a big sweaty spot.

Deuter and Vaude make large daypacks with the air suspension comfort type design.

I think Deuter is easier to get in the US than Vaude

 

[BrandonMiller]

I don't know if you have a costco nearby but they have one dirt cheap with a little extra space depending on how much you need. I think I will get it since it is about perfect for what I need.

 

[stinkyboy]

Thanks. I didn't know they sold separate hydration water holding thingies. Now to find one that will let some air into my back and not have a big sweaty spot.

My Mule has air channels which help, but ya still get the sweaty back.

 

[Skookum]

If you decide you want Camelback i've always thought the Blowfish was the best idea. It has an extra zipper than cinches it to a smaller pack or unzips to hold more stuff. i believe one of the other brands has the same feature on one of their packs.

 

[RenegadeRick]

If you decide you want Camelback i've always thought the Blowfish was the best idea. It has an extra zipper than cinches it to a smaller pack or unzips to hold more stuff. i believe one of the other brands has the same feature on one of their packs.

yeah, i got the blowfish too. seems pretty popular. the HAWG has even more cargo space.

 

[Saranac]

I got this one from Gander Mountain for $24.99. Works great, two pads run up and down to allow air flow(yea right, like it really works) other great options.
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