Post by: Jekemi on January 08, 2009, 10:56:55 AM
Post by: HawkenBob on January 08, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
A good bladder with hose to go in any pack is only 20 to 30 bucks. MSR's is awesome for about 33 bucks.
It's not just the cool hose that makes it. Its the fact that you dont have to remove the pack. You hydrate better when the water is easier to get too.
When doing hard long hikes the tubes make the difference. Most pack are "hydration" ready now a days.
But a great tip for lower cost if stopping and taking off your pack dosent matter to ya.
Post by: HawkenBob on January 08, 2009, 12:30:13 PM
Check em out...http://www.msrgear.com/hydration/systems.asp
Post by: uncoolperson on January 08, 2009, 12:39:21 PM
Post by: Alpine Mojo on January 08, 2009, 04:21:38 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 08, 2009, 04:33:17 PM
anyone else use the bags from boxes of wine for extended trips?yeah but im usally shatfaced by the time I get there.I used to use bottle,to much noise.the bladder with the tube on my shoulder has been well tested by me and I love it.thats a good idea on the wine bag
Post by: Jekemi on January 08, 2009, 06:36:25 PM
What did hunters ever do 50 years ago; you wonder how they ever took any game without camo, $200 dollar techno boots, and $30 dollar plastic bags.
Post by: rasbo on January 08, 2009, 07:03:03 PM
Well you guys go right ahead and spend $30 for a plastic bag with a plastic hose coming out of it. Me, I'll stick to my trusty water bottle and ice bag. Fight high prices, use what you have.If they would have had it they would have used it.I was hunting with my dad since far back as i can remember,it was tuff.about 5 yrs before he died I bought him some goretex bibs and coat.After a few hours in the rain he stopped and said,I dont care how much this cost,this is better than sliced bread.we never used tents,it was the bed of the truck,and if it was raining it was under the truck with a tarp.I love the elements but,I like to make things comfy as possible also.I broke my neck a while back,my pack didnt have a waist belt,the neck problems made it painfull with out the waist belt.So I bought a pack that would relieve that pain in my shoulders.It came with the bladder.Im sure happy with it.
What did hunters ever do 50 years ago; you wonder how they ever took any game without camo, $200 dollar techno boots, and $30 dollar plastic bags.
Post by: gasman on January 08, 2009, 07:55:27 PM
The "Platapus" i use has a opening like a "Zip Loc" bag that i can put ice in it and it does not leak andare very easy to clean.
Post by: ICEMAN on January 08, 2009, 09:45:13 PM
What did hunters ever do 50 years ago; you wonder how they ever took any game without camo, $200 dollar techno boots, and $30 dollar plastic bags.
They used to hunt from the truck, wearing cotton flannel shirts, lay the rifle across the hood as they smoked a cigarette and pick which buck to shoot, from the many.
I added a water tube to a one liter bottle on the side of my pack for years, so I could get a sip ever now and then without taking the pack off.... finally caved and bought a camelpack to add to my hunt pack. Technology and new stuff are not my enemy. Work is my enemy.
Post by: Wolf Track on January 09, 2009, 05:16:06 AM
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
Post by: Machias on January 09, 2009, 11:10:31 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on January 09, 2009, 11:38:15 AM
One of the best inventions ever, for hunting in my mind. :twocents:
Post by: Jekemi on January 09, 2009, 12:26:11 PM
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.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on January 09, 2009, 01:49:37 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on January 09, 2009, 07:09:00 PM
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.
Totally agree machias.
Dave, very cool little story and great pic. Looks like they could also hit the fish? Boat in the pic? Camp Half Way?
Post by: Machias on January 09, 2009, 09:20:35 PM
Post by: Alchase on January 09, 2009, 10:01:06 PM
I know it does not make sense but that is what it feels like. :dunno:
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 09, 2009, 10:17:37 PM
I carry a 2 liter hydration pack, and 2 1 liter bottles to refill it with when it is empty. I also drink 2 liters of water before bed.
I got a pack from Joes 3 years ago for 9.99 and it works better than my old camel backs because it is a pack also, not just a hydration bladder holder.
Post by: Intruder on January 09, 2009, 11:49:13 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 10, 2009, 10:21:00 AM
I have used a "Platapus" blatter for 4 years now. I have used the water bottle and it makes to much noise as it gets empty and takes up much needed space. The cheap water blatters always tend to taste bad and its very difficult to get rid of the bad taste of rubber in most of them.I always squeeze a little lemon with my water in the morning,not much but its really refreshing
The "Platapus" i use has a opening like a "Zip Loc" bag that i can put ice in it and it does not leak andare very easy to clean.
Post by: mtndew on January 10, 2009, 10:24:12 AM
Post by: Wolf Track on January 10, 2009, 12:46:37 PM
I have bladder bags for fire fighting, but not huning any more...
It's easier to heat the water up, put it in the bottle, tie it around your neck, hanging on your front under your shirts and coats to keep it from freezing and use the bottle to help keep you warm at the same time
I suppose the same could be done with the bladder, but to each their own...
Post by: Jekemi on January 10, 2009, 01:16:04 PM
Oh, I ordered a bladder. $25 bucks. Camelback.
Post by: ICEMAN on January 10, 2009, 01:27:44 PM
Did you just modify your name to read "Old Hunter Learning new Tricks?" :chuckle:
Post by: Slider on January 10, 2009, 04:53:41 PM
http://www.camelbak.com/index.cfm
Post by: dbllunger on January 11, 2009, 03:39:48 PM
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on January 11, 2009, 09:27:41 PM
Camp Halfway! The boat was rotted out as I recall. I used to play in it as a kid. I don't think my Grandfather was much of a fisherman. My dad tells me that he and his hunting buddies drank a bunch on those hunting trips. He'd come home a little hung over but he always got his deer. This is why my dad didn' hunt. His dad never took him hunting because his hunting trips were a way to get away from home and associate with his drinking buddies. I had to pick it up on my own.
Oh, I ordered a bladder. $25 bucks. Camelback.
Which part did you have to pick up on your own. The hunting or getting away from home with associates/drinking buddies!!! :chuckle:
Post by: Jekemi on January 12, 2009, 09:15:30 AM