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Water Bottle vs. Bladder, Or BOTH?

Discussion in 'Gear and Equipment' started by A.D., Mar 5, 2011.  |  Print Topic

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When out riding, what's your source for hydration?

  1. I carry individual Water Bottles.

    50 vote(s)
    64.9%

  2. I use a Bladder w/bite-valve.(i.e. camelbak, etc)

    38 vote(s)
    49.4%

  3. I stop along the route to drink.

    7 vote(s)
    9.1%

  4. I typically use a Sports Drink.(i.e. Gatoraide, etc)

    9 vote(s)
    11.7%

  5. I usually just drink water.

    33 vote(s)
    42.9%

  6. I use other liquid(s) for refreshment. - Please post below.

    3 vote(s)
    3.9%
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  1. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    As long as you have a place to carry the bladder I couldn't agree more :thumbsup:, as I tend to drink more often when I don't have to muss around with getting a waterbottle out-of and then back-into it's holder.

    My T-bone's M5 style seat is wider than normal for some reason, and I haven't found a good bag wide enough to fit it, nor have I cut the seat down in width to fit one of my existing bags. As such, no good place to carry a bladder :nope:, but I concocted the next best thing:


    Sort of a half-and-half waterbottle/bladder arrangement. ;)
    ​

    I just pulled the (green) top off a standard twistopen Gatoraide Bottle, then cut off the (orange) tip.

    A standard Camelbak bladder-hose will j-u-s-t squeeze into the (orange) cap's opening created by doing this.

    Then to allow air to enter the bottle, as gatoraide is being sipped out of it, I just took the smallest drillbit I had (0.038) and drilled an air-hole in the top of the (orange) cap.[Or of course, one could use a hot needle and melt thru the plastic cap to create an air-hole.]

    Then I can just slip a waterbottle into a cage with my half-and-half hose attached, and sip away at will. :yum: Anyway, works for me! :)

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    A.D., Mar 5, 2011
    #1
  2. yakmurph

    yakmurph

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Hixson
    Ride:
    Cruzbike
    Name:
    Steve
    I love the idea of using a cheap, re-purposed plastic bottle in conjunction with
    a 'camelbak' type hose/bite valve!

    But, since I drink tap water and never drink anything that's packaged in a plastic disposable bottle?
    I'm kind of stuck with my water bottles in cages.

    That plus I'm way, way, way too cheap to spring for an actual bladder style hydration system!
     
    yakmurph, Mar 5, 2011
    #2
  3. laidback cyclist

    laidback cyclist Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    OK
    City:
    Broken Arrow
    Ride:
    Ti Rush/V-Rex
    Name:
    Mike
    laidback cyclist, Mar 5, 2011
    #3
  4. Tadpole

    Tadpole Supporter

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Sevierville
    Ride:
    ActionBent T1
    Name:
    Ed
    Since I started triking, 1 month ago, I've tried to imagine a cheap system that would utilize a 'throw-a-way plastic container for hydration. I have been bothered by multiple racks, multiple bottles, multiple bottle tops and the space needed to mount all this stuff that is also has a user friendly location.

    One bottle, say a 2-liter, one rack, one mouthpiece w/hose. Venting is simple with a small hole as mentioned but with a filter (cotton ball?) to maintain contaminate-free contents.

    The use of enema items are discouraged!
     
    Tadpole, Mar 5, 2011
    #4
  5. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    We're got one on Jo's trike and I knew they had Discontinued
     several models for the M5 style seats, but I make take another look at them.

    One thing I do like about the gatoraide bottles, is they're easy to pick up at the local store (usually in the fridge too!) and they're easier to clean up.

    By the way, this is a MULTIPLE CHOICE poll in case anyone didn't notice.(i.e. you can select more than just one option) To re-vote, simply select Withdraw Vote just beneath the POLL to the left, then vote again.​
     
    A.D., Mar 5, 2011
    #5
  6. bakrauf

    bakrauf

    Region:
    South
    State/Country:
    IN
    City:
    Strasburg
    Ride:
    Corsa/Goldrush
    Name:
    Brian
    I use both- I have a bladder and i carry 3 water bottles-I bought this from Hostel shop

    http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=983905947

    Put this on my front bars, and have two cages on the rear of seat. I will finish the bottels then rotate them to the front.

    I have an Arkel bag that is supposed to hold a water bladder. I haven't tried it yet, but when it gets warmer i will carry it. On some rides i never see a store so i NEVER want to run out of water.

    I usually drink Gaterade or plain water, but i did recently buy some of those NUUN Tablets to drop in a water bottle.

    I also have been known to have a beer on longer rides near the end or lunch. Great source of carbs ..LOL

    A fellow area recumbent rider, who rides a Gold Rush says "at the end of a long ride I want some burnt flesh and a beer!" He's 70+ and my hero!
     
    bakrauf, Mar 5, 2011
    #6
  7. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    [​IMG]

    "[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][FONT=Helvetica, Arial]The black velcro strap and adapter fits snugly (and we mean snugly) anywhere, on almost any tube.[/FONT][/FONT]"​
    Now that's nifty, in that it doesn't require braze-ons!

    I heard that! Just running out once was enough to teach me to insure I have enough as well. :hissyfit9:

    I hadn't heard of the NUUN Tablets, but they've got good reviews on Amazon.com.:thumbsup:

    I have used Emergen-C before though, both while hiking and biking. I'm just the sort of person that prefers something with (at least) a little flavor, over water alone. :wink9:
     
    A.D., Mar 5, 2011
    #7
  8. myerscw

    myerscw

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Downey
    Ride:
    Jetstream III
    Name:
    Curtis
    I make use of a bladder for water and use a "throwaway" bottle water bottle to keep 1 liter of Power Ade Zero within reach of my seat. My RANS V2 has 2 sets of braze ons on the back of the seat. I use one set for my tire pump, the set on the right side I have a bottle holder. This is where I keep the Power Ade. The bladder either goes on top of my trunk bag or along the left side of my rack.

    I would put the Power Ade in bladder, but I've heard some bad things about doing that, so I just fill it with water. I have found the bottle on the back of the seat fairly easy to reach, but the bladder is even easier.

    Curtis
     
    myerscw, Mar 6, 2011
    #8
  9. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    A.D. you might also look at the camelbak unbottle. I have been using this for a while with a couple of cheap straps it easily attaches to the side of the seat away from the chain. The center strap on top I just loop over my headrest. I don't even have to take it off the bike to refill it.

    http://www.rei.com/product/749987
     
    WardJ, Mar 6, 2011
    #9
  10. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    [​IMG]

    Backpacker April '07 says CamelBak made their ''...reservoir so bomber that it didn't pop when we drove a truck over it.''

    Impressive indeed! Nice too that they come in a couple of sizes as well.
    ​
     
    A.D., Mar 6, 2011
    #10
  11. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    I used enema system for years when i was trucking. Worked great and they were free from one of my medical supplies consignees.......:jiggy9:
     
    calboy147, Mar 6, 2011
    #11
  12. laidback cyclist

    laidback cyclist Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    OK
    City:
    Broken Arrow
    Ride:
    Ti Rush/V-Rex
    Name:
    Mike
    The CamelBak unbottle is what I use on both the V-Rex and TiRush, the FastBaks are on the trikes.

    The unbottles come in 70 oz and 100 oz sizes.
     
    laidback cyclist, Mar 6, 2011
    #12
  13. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    I tend to use the two water bottle cages on my frame the most. Then when they are empty i grab the bite valve from the bladder strapped to the top of the rear rack bag behind my head.
    I run "dirty water" in the water bottles and straight water in the bladder. :jiggy9:
     
    calboy147, Mar 6, 2011
    #13
  14. myerscw

    myerscw

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Downey
    Ride:
    Jetstream III
    Name:
    Curtis
    This is the same bladder I use, mine is a 3 liter and works great. I've strapped it on top of my trunk bag, on the side of the trunk bag, and have stuck it in the fold pannier of my trunk bag. The valve is easy to work and I leave the hose over my shoulder so the valve is on my chest.

    Curtis
     
    myerscw, Mar 7, 2011
    #14
  15. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Here is my "water" bottle I use.

    Bottles.jpg
     
    Rocketmantn, Mar 8, 2011
    #15
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