Yes or no!?

Yes i am a luddite, and have never used one...

Was thinking about the ruck-sack type ones for sticking inner tubes, tools, money, mobile etc. when out on the trails...

they are good well worth it. plus they are comfortable as the water in the pack shapes to your back

remember to get the straps tight otherwise itll flap like an unstrapped boob

Yeah, Definatly worth it.
Id be lost without my camelback Mule (3 Litres)

I just use a small backpack with a bottle in it. means you can also carry some food and other stuff just in case. A 2 litre pop bottle contains quite enough water for one day and if it gets manky you just throw it and replace with another one. My present pack is a nike one bought second hand for a quid, bottle cost was effectively free.

Quote from: SeriousI just use a small backpack with a bottle in it. means you can also carry some food and other stuff just in case.

I did too, but with some of the more expensive baks you get a rucksak and the bladder (which can alot more than a bottle) and you have the advantage of the hose... ill have a go.

By all means try it out

Just been into Manchester and bought the 3L reservoir mule version...

...next question is, can you get Stella Artois in 3L bottles?

Quote from: BadabingJust been into Manchester and bought the 3L reservoir mule version...

...next question is, can you get Stella Artois in 3L bottles?

6X500ml cans

just make sure you rince it out well

Ive got a 2L version with a medium sized pack. 2 years old and going strong. Ill never use bottles again. For road use, removed the sternum strap and let it ride fairly low on the middle of my back.

Hygiene: I just throw a couple tablespoons of bleach and a L of boiling water & half a lemon in it once ever other month and let sit for a few minutes, then rinse. If you just use water, it rarely gets funky.

Cheaper versions might be OK, but my Camelbaks great construction and new appearance after thousands of miles of companionship are pretty amazing.

Quote from: maximusotterIve got a 2L version with a medium sized pack. 2 years old and going strong. Ill never use bottles again. For road use, removed the sternum strap and let it ride fairly low on the middle of my back.

Hygiene: I just throw a couple tablespoons of bleach and a L of boiling water & half a lemon in it once ever other month and let sit for a few minutes, then rinse. If you just use water, it rarely gets funky.

Cheaper versions might be OK, but my Camelbaks great construction and new appearance after thousands of miles of companionship are pretty amazing.

how much did you pay for yours in the states?

bout $60

Looks like very slightly smaller version of this current model:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=125&subcategory=1088&brand=&sku=16769&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

Quote from: maximusotterbout $60

Looks like very slightly smaller version of this current model:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=125&subcategory=1088&brand=&sku=16769&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

50% cheaper than in my local bike shop!  :shock:

[drevil] $100 for a ferkin blae-der??? [/drevil]



At that price point, I would have gone for a behind-the-saddle dual bottle mount jobber.

I have no braze ons for frame mounted cages, fwiw, my vintage frame is oh-so-70s and is clamptastic! :mrgreen:

My mate swore by miltons sterilising fluid to clean out his platty. Presume camelbaks would benefit from the same treatment