@PlacidPenguin I haven’t larped much in the last few years, but I used to just keep a mundane mini cooler under a tree by the blanket bunnies. Authenticity eventually lost enough importance that I wasn’t willing to drink tepid, leather scented water any more.
All the time when skiing. I have a Camelbak with a neoprene insulated tube that zips inside the strap to prevent freezing. Just big enough to carry some snacks and few odds and ends. People don’t realize how much you sweat and how important it is to stay hydrated in the cold.
““Humps,” as in camel humps? It’s got sex appeal. then again, if you’ve ever smelled a camel …”
The bag I own is from Hydrapak. The water bladder I use is actually made by a company called Camelbak.
I bought my hydration pack about 15 years ago [for $80] and it’s still going strong. The only things I had to do were replace the water bladder and add velcro to the hose so it attaches to the bag strap. Adding ice to water is great for long bike trips.
How about “No, but I’d like to”? I saw today’s deal and thought, I’ve always wanted a CamelBak, maybe the $15 option is that. But I read further, and nope. Now I think I’m going to look into them further and buy one. I don’t need another backpack. Although $15 is pretty cheap, I suspect I’ll want one that holds more water.
When I was a young medieval larper I used goatskin botas for water. So kinda.
@moondrake
What do you use when LARP’ing as an older medieval person?
@PlacidPenguin I haven’t larped much in the last few years, but I used to just keep a mundane mini cooler under a tree by the blanket bunnies. Authenticity eventually lost enough importance that I wasn’t willing to drink tepid, leather scented water any more.
Yes! Of course I do!!
If I ever get in a situation where I need a water pack I can wear, I will get a still suit.
@hchavers For a second I thought you meant some kind of clothing that would distill alcohol for you.
“Hydration pack” seems like a pretentious name for a big sack of water.
If a glass of water is a “hydration pack”, then yes.
@shahnm That was my answer but it wasn’t on the list. Don’t like bottled water.
You can put a decent amount of campin’ vodka in one, so yes.
All the time when skiing. I have a Camelbak with a neoprene insulated tube that zips inside the strap to prevent freezing. Just big enough to carry some snacks and few odds and ends. People don’t realize how much you sweat and how important it is to stay hydrated in the cold.
““Humps,” as in camel humps? It’s got sex appeal. then again, if you’ve ever smelled a camel …”
The bag I own is from Hydrapak. The water bladder I use is actually made by a company called Camelbak.
I bought my hydration pack about 15 years ago [for $80] and it’s still going strong. The only things I had to do were replace the water bladder and add velcro to the hose so it attaches to the bag strap. Adding ice to water is great for long bike trips.
I need to change my vote.
In Canada they buy milk in plastic bags. It’s true.
/image bagged milk
How about “No, but I’d like to”? I saw today’s deal and thought, I’ve always wanted a CamelBak, maybe the $15 option is that. But I read further, and nope. Now I think I’m going to look into them further and buy one. I don’t need another backpack. Although $15 is pretty cheap, I suspect I’ll want one that holds more water.