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Would like to leverage this type of water system vs a bladder on the Frances starting from SJPDP on April 10, but I cannot acquire one before I leave the US. Can such a thing be purchased in Spain post arrival? I will be in Europe for 2 weeks prior to starting the Camino, so if I could order from an online shop that ships in the EU that could work as well. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the tips, feel silly that I didn't think of Amazon Spain/UK/etc. Decathlon is great and I will get my poncho and some other gear there post arrival.I'm curious as to why you prefer a bottle to a bladder? Bladders and pipes are easily and cheaply availabe in any Decathlon store. A great advantage of Decathlon is a pretty much hassle free return policy if you develop problems. Most cities in Spain have a Decathlon.
Alternatively, if you already have a bottle you may be able to purchase a bladder with a pipe that fits your bottle.
Alternatively, have a look on Amazon. There are some available, although you'll need to investigate bottle cap size compatability. I'd suggest buying a set to minimise problems. Amazon Spain is acting weird today.
What you could do is look on Amazon UK (presuming English is your preferred language), find what you are looking for, then use that data for a search on Amazon in Spain.
A problem with Aliexpress is that deliveries can take a long time.
We live in Oregon and get them in two days (give it take) from Amazon. Do you know your address that they could ship to you?Would like to leverage this type of water system vs a bladder on the Frances starting from SJPDP on April 10, but I cannot acquire one before I leave the US. Can such a thing be purchased in Spain post arrival? I will be in Europe for 2 weeks prior to starting the Camino, so if I could order from an online shop that ships in the EU that could work as well. Thanks in advance!
Besides Decathlon you also have InterSport.Thanks for the tips, feel silly that I didn't think of Amazon Spain/UK/etc. Decathlon is great and I will get my poncho and some other gear there post arrival.
I currently have a bladder, which has its use cases, but I generally prefer bottles for a couple of reasons:
- much easier to tell how much water I have. I find that with a bladder I just can't track how much water remains, and I personally hate having to remove the bladder to check
- I'm a fan of electrolyte hydration powders, which I certainly would not add to a bladder as it's a pain to clean
- I find bottles much easier to refill, especially when having to ask others to refill
Glad to hear it's working for you, I've had fairly bad luck with Aliexpress products in general so I was hesitant to order more gear from there but this is a good sign thanks.Don't know about Europe, but I bought a similar one from AliExpress. I've been using it for two months and it works perfectly. Here's the link: https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005001287965598.html
I'm already goneWe live in Oregon and get them in two days (give it take) from Amazon. Do you know your address that they could ship to you?
Fair enough.Thanks for the tips, feel silly that I didn't think of Amazon Spain/UK/etc. Decathlon is great and I will get my poncho and some other gear there post arrival.
I currently have a bladder, which has its use cases, but I generally prefer bottles for a couple of reasons:
- much easier to tell how much water I have. I find that with a bladder I just can't track how much water remains, and I personally hate having to remove the bladder to check
- I'm a fan of electrolyte hydration powders, which I certainly would not add to a bladder as it's a pain to clean
- I find bottles much easier to refill, especially when having to ask others to refill
I wouldn't use the tube set up if I were adding anything to the water - the tube can be a pain to clean - moreso than a water bladder.m a fan of electrolyte hydration powders, which I certainly would not add to a bladder as it's a pain to clean
With respect, I have covered many thousands of kms on my bike and generally have no interest in electrolytes. However, this past summer was exceptionally hot and sunny. Relying on only my usual diet and water intake left me dehydrated and subject to cramps.If you eat properly, you do not need electrolyte powders. The Camino is not a race. Always carry snacks, such as GORP (Good Ol' Raisin and Peanuts) or your choice of and salt-sweet snacks. Have a bite of sausage, local cheese or chocolate! These items are easily found in local stores.
-Paul
If you eat properly, you do not need electrolyte powders. The Camino is not a race. Always carry snacks, such as GORP (Good Ol' Raisin and Peanuts) or your choice of and salt-sweet snacks. Have a bite of sausage, local cheese or chocolate! These items are easily found in local stores.
-Paul
Wife just bought bladder from Deca. I have a Camelbak. Actually think the Deca is better and much cheaper. Either way a bladder is so much better than a bottle. You continuously hydrate and really more convenient. And you are reducing your load as you walk.I'm curious as to why you prefer a bottle to a bladder? Bladders and pipes are easily and cheaply availabe in any Decathlon store. A great advantage of Decathlon is a pretty much hassle free return policy if you develop problems. Most cities in Spain have a Decathlon.
Alternatively, if you already have a bottle you may be able to purchase a bladder with a pipe that fits your bottle.
Alternatively, have a look on Amazon. There are some available, although you'll need to investigate bottle cap size compatability. I'd suggest buying a set to minimise problems. Amazon Spain is acting weird today.
What you could do is look on Amazon UK (presuming English is your preferred language), find what you are looking for, then use that data for a search on Amazon in Spain.
A problem with Aliexpress is that deliveries can take a long time.
The OP has expressed a preference for a bottle and explained why. In fact, their bottle will be used in the same way as a bladder by utilising a hose. Makes sense to me.Wife just bought bladder from Deca. I have a Camelbak. Actually think the Deca is better and much cheaper. Either way a bladder is so much better than a bottle. You continuously hydrate and really more convenient. And you are reducing your load as you walk.
A couple of points:How did medieval pilgrims walk the Camino without fancy electrolyte powers?
Denture cleaning tablets!the tube can be a pain to clean
Still not the simplest task.Denture cleaning tablets!
This is exactly my plan.Still not the simplest task.
I think that if I were to use an electrolyte solution that I would use a bottle dedicated to that with no tube attached, and leave to bottle with the tube for plain water only.
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