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Expensive Hydration Bladders - I don't think so

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Wolf Track:
I'm continually amazed on how much "importance" people are taught to put on certain "things"

I've been teaching survival classes now for a couple years and practicing it for about 10

I've been in the Olympics, Cascades, Rockies, Mojave Desert...

While water is very important, it’s not one of those issues sitting at the fore front of my mind any more as it used to

I use a couple plastic pop or water bottles and collect it when I can

It would probably surprise most on how much water a guy can do with out when they retrain themselves

I've been with people that think they need to take a sip or drind every couple minutes to stay "properly" hydrated

I suppose in the most perfect sense, in the most perfect world, this is true

I also fight wildland fires and there are times it gets very hot and dry with no water in sight except that which you brought yourself

I've seen some of those kids on my crew literally drink close to three gallons a day and still show signs of dehydration

Trick is to drink as much as you can in the evening, giving your bodies cells plenty of time to re-hydrate, then some in the morning before you head out

The natives of this continent used to suck on a rock to keep their thirst down until they could get to water, this works very well as it keeps the ol’ saliva glands working

It may surprise some of you how long you can go with out water or less of during the day and still function quite fine

Machias:
I know for a fact, I hunt better and longer when I constantly drink from my camelbak.  Turkey season is a prime example, I can hunt way longer and feel better by staying hydrated.  As a kid I used to hunt all day without water and I'd get back to the truck and drink and drink from a gallon jug of warm water.  This is soooo much better now.

BLUEBULLS:
It's hard to believe that anyone would not consider using a hydration bladder. you can get a pretty good 2 liter for $10. It definitley helps if you're on a intense hike or just want a drink without digging for a bottle that's sloshing around loudly in your pack. I always thought it was just another new money maker gadget until I used one, now I don't like going without one. the bottom line for me is, I hunt harder and longer when I'm hydrated and if water is tough to get at, I will not drink as much. sure you can go for fairly long periods without water but when it's simple to pack a couple liters, why not have it?

One of the best inventions ever, for hunting in my mind. :twocents:

Jekemi:
OK, you talked me into a hydration bladder. Someone mentioned you can get one for $10. What's the brand?

The Old Guys: My grandfather had a small hunting cabin in Stony Creek NY, above Saratoga. He built an amazing stone fireplace on the side of it. He and his hunting buddies would go up there for a week, drink, tell lies, and eat bad food. They would hike miles in the snow with rubber goulashes, heavy army-green wool pants, and red flannel jackets. How they ever stayed warm I'll never know. No binoculars, heavy wicker rucksacks, iron sights. My Grandfather had a custom-made Savage lever action rifle, not sure of the caliber. He got deer every year, many of them were on the wall in their house or in his workshop. I'd love to talk to him today about those hunting trips.

BLUEBULLS:
I'm not sure the brand of the $10 bladder but if you do a google search you'll find a lot in the $10-15 range. you can make about any pack work with them.

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