Re: Water Sack
Platys are basically ok but do get stiff and crack with age wherever they flex (even if you pre-tape critical & points don't fold them). A dot of seamseal and...
DougN 2010-09-20 11:52:31 #62367

Re: Water Sack
Maybe I should consider myself lucky... the only time I have ever had a problem with this water sack is when I set it down on a cactus which would damage most...
Peter Borremans 2010-09-20 11:38:12 #62366

Re: Water Sack
It may be a bit late for this...but for many years I've carried an empty "box wine" bladder in my backpack, just in case I need extra capacity (or whatever.) ...
driftersmith 2010-09-20 11:26:17 #62365

Re: Water Sack
Doug brings up a good point. My hiking partner in March had a Platypus bag go on him two days before our hike out. This really made water a concern for a...
JoshC 2010-09-20 11:08:43 #62364

Re: Water Sack
I know this doesn't help you with what you are looking for, but would recommend replacing with something more reliable -- this design has multiple failure...
DougN 2010-09-20 10:43:40 #62363

Re: trip report-long
Marsha- Yes the mule poop is a deciding factor as well as the 'swimming pools' left on the trails. Anyone have any idea if the NPS plan to limit mule rides...
JoshC 2010-09-20 10:21:59 #62362

Re: trip report-long
They exist everywhere. Met a few in Tanner in March. Makes you wonder what some people are thinking. Worse yet, some of them refuse help when they clearly...
JoshC 2010-09-20 10:16:10 #62361

Re: trip report-long
Steve hit it right on the head. I HAVE helped other hikers in distress. I have some nights that were made more than miserable because of the poor decisions...
JoshC 2010-09-20 09:58:59 #62360

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