intrepidtraveler
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- Caminos Madrid, Frances and Finisterre (2015)
Camino Norte-2017; Camino Ingles from A Coruna - 2017
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Saying that "if you are hungry, it's too late" would be similarly logical!I'd heard that same assertion -- that if you are thirsty it's already too late. That never did make sense to me, since I do not drink a lot of water and drink when I get thirsty.
So I've become intrigued by the idea of (if possible) carrying my water bottles on the shoulder straps or Hipbelt of my pack. The goal here is better weight distribution of the stuff that I'm carrying as well as easier access.
Since there seems to be a lot of clever people in this group I suspect that someone else has already discovered/devised a way to accomplish this. If so, how did you do it?
Thanks for any insights.
Because of a bad back I would prefer a Camelback so that the weight would be centered. Reality is that my backpack is filled to the brim, and then some, so pulling out the bladder for a refil is a pain. Actually, teying to put the bladder back in isa nightmare.
So last two walks I used a Smatube and really enjoyed having it.
I carried water on hip and shoulder strap on my last 2 trips. Worked really well. I bought velcroed bottle holders from amazon. Had 2 x 600 MLS systema lightweight bottles. Didn't even notice them. Very practical. I would drink just under a litre prior to setting off in am and refill during day.So I've become intrigued by the idea of (if possible) carrying my water bottles on the shoulder straps or Hipbelt of my pack. The goal here is better weight distribution of the stuff that I'm carrying as well as easier access.
Since there seems to be a lot of clever people in this group I suspect that someone else has already discovered/devised a way to accomplish this. If so, how did you do it?
Thanks for any insights.
So I've become intrigued by the idea of (if possible) carrying my water bottles on the shoulder straps or Hipbelt of my pack. The goal here is better weight distribution of the stuff that I'm carrying as well as easier access.
Since there seems to be a lot of clever people in this group I suspect that someone else has already discovered/devised a way to accomplish this. If so, how did you do it?
Thanks for any insights.
I had the liquid agility 30 ltr aarn with 2 compact front pockets and my water bottles in the mesh bag in front of the front pockets. I felt like a soldier with hand granades. At the time I had frozen shoulders and had a lot of shoulder and upper back pain. The Aarn was not comfortable for me, but I had real body issues.WOW! What a lot of great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing everyone.
I've heard really good things about the Aarn backpacks. At this point in time they don't appear to be available in the US. It looks like a few of you have devised your own equivalent by wearing a fanny/waist pack with the pack part in front instead of the back.
Use the one on the left first as it gets warmer quicker.I use the mesh side pockets on my pack and alternate between bottles to keep the pack reasonably well balanced. If I want to drink then it makes sense to stop, give myself a brief rest from my pack and then walk on. I don't get on with sipping drops of water, water bladders etc. The bottles themselves are lightweight metal type and refilled as needed. The bladder pouch then makes a great place to keep paperwork, including my credencial. This is held at the top by putting it in a zip seal type food bag and turning the top of the bag over the elastic on the pouch.
I "ALWAYS" hike with a hydration pouch, but for the Camino, wore a water bottle on a strap around my neck. It was the right choice for me - easily accessible like a hydration pouch tube, but easily refillable. It's a really personal choice - you need to do what works for you.So I've become intrigued by the idea of (if possible) carrying my water bottles on the shoulder straps or Hipbelt of my pack. The goal here is better weight distribution of the stuff that I'm carrying as well as easier access.
Since there seems to be a lot of clever people in this group I suspect that someone else has already discovered/devised a way to accomplish this. If so, how did you do it?
Thanks for any insights.
Level of hydration, trivial or not, is ALLWAYS a concern for all of us.I'd heard that same assertion -- that if you are thirsty it's already too late. That never did make sense to me, since I do not drink a lot of water and drink when I get thirsty. I assumed that thirst was the body's way of telling me to drink. Why would our bodies have a thirst signal to tell us it's too late to drink? I'm not a physician, but several doctors in this article express that opinion -- one says that when thirst begins your water deficit is trivial, about 1%. The other attributes the myth to the bottled water industry.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/dehydration-myths_n_3498380.html
Where ever you can reach it NOW! Remember it isn't full for very long.So I've become intrigued by the idea of (if possible) carrying my water bottles on the shoulder straps or Hipbelt of my pack. The goal here is better weight distribution of the stuff that I'm carrying as well as easier access.
Since there seems to be a lot of clever people in this group I suspect that someone else has already discovered/devised a way to accomplish this. If so, how did you do it?
Thanks for any insights.
Very nice! Where did you get these? Did you make them? Thank you. EdWhile this is not the setup I used on the Camino, it shows what is possible. When I was walking the Camino, I had a camera bag on the left shoulder strap.
While this is not the setup I used on the Camino, it shows what is possible. When I was walking the Camino, I had a camera bag on the left shoulder strap.
For those who have never dealt with PALS webbing and malice clips, you can adjust the size of the loop to make it smaller, so that it will fit on a belt (or velcro, etc.) without moving vertically up and down by sliding the malice clip behind the webbing on corset closer to where it bends. Then slide it down until locks. A flat head screwdriver will unlock it.For those who are interested in my carriers, Google "Mil Spec Monkey Water Bottle Corset". There are multiple vendors on the web, and they should cost $25 US each. There is also a video on Youtube. The corset will allow you to use multiple sized water bottles because of the adjustment capabilities. However, you are going to need to use your ingenuity on how you wish to attach them to your shoulder straps. You can use plain velcro, or you can be more inventive.
After writing the above I realized I probably confused most of those interested. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words, so I am attaching a photo to show the end result of what I stated.For those who have never dealt with PALS webbing and malice clips, you can adjust the size of the loop to make it smaller, so that it will fit on a belt (or velcro, etc.) without moving vertically up and down by sliding the malice clip behind the webbing on corset closer to where it bends. Then slide it down until locks. A flat head screwdriver will unlock it.
Since I seem to be taking photos, I thought that those who were interested in Raidlight would like to see a closer photo of the carriers that were shipped as of last year.I use raidlight bottles on my shoulder straps. With a bite valve, all I need to do is turn my head to take a drink.
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I used both a water bladder inside my pack, but also this sling that could hold a water bottle, my small camera, phone, and guidebook:
https://www.rei.com/product/893169/chicobag-bottle-sling
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Are you saying this sling can carry the water bottle, phone AND guidebook at the same time. it didn't look big enough. Very curious.
Mammut have an Add on Water Carrier which will fit on the waist strap or the shoulder strap.Adjustable to take most bottle sizes.It will slide along the waist strap easily so you can remove the bottle without taking off the pack,then push it back out of the way.The lower you have them on your pack the better.
HeidiI knitted myself a bottle holder. Very low weight, will fit any bottle, and I make one in less than an hour. (I've given away dozens.)
Heidi
I love the fact that you actually knitted a water bottle holder!
Heidi
I love the fact that you actually knitted a water bottle holder! It makes a lot of sense! Do you attach it to your hip belt or does it hang from your shoulder? ( I once crocheted a bicycle seat cover. )
Did the same, although it was after our Camino. The Camino was spent with water bottles on the hip hop of myI knitted myself a bottle holder. Very low weight, will fit any bottle, and I make one in less than an hour. (I've given away dozens.)
I also knitted myself a water bottle carrier. However, this was after our Camino. while on the Camino I had two water bottles in the hip holder of my backpack. Very inconvenient, as my husband would have to remove them for me each time I needed a drink. Definitely prefer something on the front of my backpack.I knitted myself a bottle holder. Very low weight, will fit any bottle, and I make one in less than an hour. (I've given away dozens.)
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