Camelbak

nyy03

Anyone use a camelbak? I usually don't carry water out on a run but as of late I have been hearing horror stories and I'm wondering if I should get one. I do have a fuel belt but hardly use it as I find it gets in the way. I don't like holding anything in my hand. I have started off with a bottle of water on a few occasions but then toss it.

If anyone has one let me know how it is and if it's worth it for me to buy.

Thanks :drinker:

madmickie

How long are you running for?

Unless it's really warm - maybe over 25deg C - you should be ok for an hour as long as you are reasonably hydrated to start with. In a race situation water will usually be provided. For training you could stop and buy water somewhere en route.

Ultimately it;s a weight thing - even a basic Camelbak with 2pints of water is going to weigh 3lbs or so - which isnt a whole lot but it is significant. I rarely carry water unless mountain biking - and then it;s more convenience than anything - and I am going to be out for maybe 4 hrs.

Grandysl

Being in the military I have used camelbaks for years. I love them! I dont do long enough exercise to use one now. I am considering starting to ruck again and might break it out.

Lieberm

Awkward/uncomfortable to use & carry, hard to keep clean & sanitized, makes water smell & taste funny. A "use a couple times and toss to the back of the closet" item.

clovr24

I love my Camelbak. I got the smaller woman's version and use it all the time, including in races (I PR'd by being able to run right through all the water stops )

It doesn't hold as much, I think about 32oz? But it's plenty - I normally use less than half but it's nice to have more just in case. It's not noticeably heavy, and I think it's much more comfortable than a fuel belt with bottles- I hated mine. Plus, I can keep my phone/keys/gels/etc in it.

I have never noticed any strange taste, and fine it pretty easy to remove the bladder and wash it out.

feisma

LOVE my camelbak for the long runs...used it in my marathon and it was well worth it because I had a constant water supply (I put nuun tablets in mine)...