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Has anybody ever bought a hydration pack from Walmart?

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
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Yeah first ride out the pack leaked all over me. It was a nice size but it never fit right either and I might as well have worn 10' of baseboard heating on my back the focker was so hot.
 

Repack

Turbo Monkey
Nov 29, 2001
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Boston Area
What aspect sucked the most? I know that Camelback seems to have the best valve. I've been eyeing those as potential gofts for the group of friends that I go camping with. I have a (big pimpin) Camelback Peak Bagger that makes an awesome day-pack. Would the Wal-Mart stuff suck for that purpose? Please keep in mind that if I ever do buy them as gifts, it would be for non gear-whores.
 

ummbikes

Don't mess with the Santas
Apr 16, 2002
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Napavine, Warshington
I have, and it worked just fine. Seriously. I finally forgot to clean it out one day and then two weks later a new eco-system formed in the bladder.

They are fine.
 

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Man I posted this just to piss Skookum off and you guys went and got all serious on my a$$.
 

Big E

Monkey
Jan 22, 2004
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Hell Paso Texas
just support your local outdoor shop or lbs and buy a camel back. or be cheap and check out the internet for some nice hydration packs at a cheap price.
 

pnj

Turbo Monkey till the fat lady sings
Aug 14, 2002
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seattle
ummbikes said:
I have, and it worked just fine. Seriously. I finally forgot to clean it out one day and then two weks later a new eco-system formed in the bladder.

They are fine.
I have never cleaned out my camelback, i just keep filling it and filling it. I did however have to clean out the mouth piece because it had some nasty as$ stuff growing in it.... I used a q-tip and mouth wash....
 

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
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NY
Repack said:
I just though it was an angst filled, newb style product review.
You ever wonder what you're talking about?















I do....... :) Just messing with ya man!
 
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Vermont

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i only put water in my bladder...use water bottles for gatorade..then i never have to clean it...its got a detachable hose and some blue gel built in...i throw it in the freezer overnite and it keeps cold until empty..got a lizard skin thing on the hose too...i hate drinking piss warm water on a long ride :)