NoFakie 45 Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Has anybody out there taken a Camelbak (backpack with built-in water carrier) out on the slopes ? I was thinking of getting one like the Chairman recommends, but was wondering if they freeze up like a Snickers in your pocket will. What temp are they good to ? Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 0 Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 I have used Camelbacks down to -5deg C, and the liquid has not frozen so far. Probably due to the camelback's insulation and the lowered freezing point of the drink of choice. They are a pain to clean and flush though. Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 0 Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 camleback? never heard of them before......where can you get them? Any pics? Link to post Share on other sites
Teege 0 Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 Hey, I've used my Camelback down to -20C....don't do what I did....I forgot to blow the water outta the tube back into the main pouch !! It froze solid ! However, the water in the pouch wasn'y frozen (i think....... ) Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 Wear the camelbac next to your thermal layer (the same place you keep yer snickers) and the temperature shouldn't be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 Wear the camelbac next to your thermal layer (the same place you keep yer snickers) and the temperature shouldn't be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 Wear the camelbac next to your thermal layer (the same place you keep yer snickers) and the temperature shouldn't be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 ditto - on these two rules : 1.don't wear outside your coat unless warm temps (above freezing). 2. don't forget to blow in the tube when you fill it & after each time you take a drink Rule 3. would have to be - empty it after every day or the green fungus will take hold! Link to post Share on other sites
Zekkers 0 Posted November 7, 2001 Share Posted November 7, 2001 I've used a camelback for three trips now, and I agree with Scruffy. I only add one thing- never fill the thing all the way full. If you take a bad spill, the added pressure can burst the bladder, and you'll get doused with water. Not good. Link to post Share on other sites
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