The Bottom Line
- More than 40 models designed to fit different sports
- Easier to carry and use than a water bottle
- A wide-mouth opening so it's easy to fill and clean
- A shut-off valve on the drinking tube so it won't leak while riding.
- In very cold weather water in the drinking tube may freeze
Description
- The CamelBak water hydration system has a soft reservoir to hold water, which fits into a pack.
- It has a drinking tube long enough that you can hold it to your mouth and drink as you ride.
- CamelBak claims its HydroGuard Anti-Microbial technology fights bacteria in the reservoir.
- Camelbak's reservoirs for 2006 come with a lifetime warranty.
Guide Review - Travel Gear - CamelBak Hydration System
We all know it's important to keep drinking water when riding hard (or doing any other active sport), but constantly grabbing a water bottle hooked to your belt or from a pack is a hassle. CamelBaks hold water in a soft reservoir that fits into a backpack, so this type of water hydration system is comfortable to wear. The long drinking tube is always within easy reach of a hand, so you can just put it up to your mouth and drink as you bike.
With more than 45 models, there are choices to fit your other sports, whether it's hiking, snowboarding, skiing or taking backcountry treks. Some versions can be slipped into a pack; other are incorporated in backpacks. Certain models have curved harnesses to fit women’s forms and others are sized for kids.
The company also has a line of water bottles with leak-proof tops. Envision the sippie bottles toddlers use and you have the picture.
