Re: Lookign for map/waypoints of Walter Powell Route (and Navajo roa
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maryphyl 2013-05-08 16:53:51 #72848
Re: Bladders v. bottles
Also, I went a stretch where I attempted to use just bottles and no bladder with tube.
I found that I didn't want to stop as much as I should have, so I...
jedc4xer 2013-05-08 16:49:27 #72847
Re: Bladders v. bottles
My Gear:
3 Liter Camelbak
2 Liter plastic Platypus
2 Liter plastic Platypus
And for trips where I'm expecting long dry stretches, I'll take a gatorade or...
jedc4xer 2013-05-08 16:43:45 #72846
Re: Bladders v. bottles
Thank you.
Not a flame, just my experience, little as it is in GC.
#1) I have only had one seam fail on a Platy.
#2) I usually use a small 1 liter for a...
Ken 2013-05-08 16:41:25 #72845
Re: Bladders v. bottles
I hike with a combination of bladders and bottles, typically packing a 3-liter bladder filled with plain water in the pack's hydration sleeve with two old...
Bill Ferris 2013-05-08 16:19:49 #72844
Re: Bladders v. bottles
Mostly true statements. I carry a platy connected to the sipping tube,
a second (and sometimes a third) usually larger platy with more water,
and a water...
Bob Washburn 2013-05-08 15:44:28 #72843
Re: Bladders v. bottles
I'm a Platy user but I can attest to both of Dave's reasons.
As for #1, we've punctured Platys (damn cactus), had them chewed on by varmints, split seams...
Rob Brading 2013-05-08 14:15:36 #72842
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