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I've been using the Dakine one for about a month now and I wish I made the switch sooner. I was coming from a Camelbak Mule NV. The Dakine pack has less water storage (2L vs 3L) but I usually don't fill it more than a liter or so. This will cover me for up to about 15-18 miles no problem. I have the OneUp EDC tool with bacon strips in my steerer tube so that helps with keeping tools/weight out of the pack. I usually keep food, a small pump, keys, and phone in the pack and it's a tight fit but not too bad.
My only gripe with the Dakine has to do with the hose. It's not as removable like my camelbak pack and I wish it was another inch or two longer. I'm 6'4 and going from waist to mouth requires me to awkwardly look down.

 

I think packs usually come with the cheaper version cause the Osprey one is also not removable. I bought the dakine replacement Bladder and the hose removable. I believe it’s still the hydrapak brand but it’s from dakine if I remember correctly

 

My hose is sort of removable but the hose fitting is like a barb hose fitting if that makes sense. It makes it super difficult to get off, unlike my camelbak bladder that just has a quick disconnect at the hose/bladder connection.

 

RIP @Bannerman. Died on a bootleg brake setup.

Dibs on the dog!


I'm sure it will be fine. You aren't the first I've heard running that setup and violently maiming themselves

 

Pictures help

 

Yeah I guess technically those are disconnectable haha but the “aftermarket” hydrapaks are also quick disconnect. I’m really bad about cleaning my bladders so it’s kind of a nice upgrade haha

 

Are the XTRs not providing enough stopping power? Didn’t you just get those?

 

Denture cleaning tablets. Fill with hot water, throw in a few tablets.

 

Great info guys, thank you! I think I'll start with an Osprey Seral and go from there.

@113tac - which 2.0L replacement bladder did you order, and does it still have the attached magnet?

 

I just rinse mine out after use and put it in the freezer.

 

Use Dakine hot laps, with a single bottle provision. Always adjusting tension during a ride if its got a bottle, but still beats a pack imo.

 

Good to know!

i have this one, I don’t remember where I ordered if from, i couldn’t find it on dakine’s website anymore though. If you go with the osprey I just swapped the magnet over, it just clips on and off. Idk about other brands though.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Dakine-Lumbar-2L-Replacement-Reservoir

 

perfect, thank you!

 

lot of climbing? flats or DH? weather? I always try to hydrate the night before and morning of a ride. Then hydrate right before i leave the truck. So far I have been riding local trails in SoCal for 3hrs just fine without carrying anything. However, the trails i ride arent too far from the car. I'm starting to carry this with me now though. Do the same routine but now I have water for the rides when I really need it.

https://www.camelbak.com/en/waist-p...n_Belt?color=d3d9ceb5d9964eae9bd790590affbe17

 

This guy knows what’s up

 

On the topic of hydration, one of my coworkers is an avid runner, and we were talking about how he drinks fluids during long runs. Somehow we got on the topic, but its interesting to see just how prevalent electrolyte imbalances can be amongst athletes.

If you really want to go down the rabbit hole:

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1d...7.1586413564.1590513412-1943486606.1590513412

 

Dude in red seems insufferable, and probably used to drive this car:

 

I've been wanting to give 4 pot a try for awhile, the XTRs I just stumbled on used from a local guy. They are 2 pot and don't have any more power than my XTs, were just a good deal.

 

Makes sense. For some reason I was thinking the XTRs were 4pot.