Camelbak in a tankbag

[DRxBMW]

Scored a smaller, backpack style,Camelbak pressurized H2O reservoir this afternoon.

Anyone here ever adapted one for tankbag application? 

Tips or Tricks if so ?

Doubt I could wear it as a backpack for long,just NOT my style.

Tried on a fancy schmancy Aerostich jacket with a built in pocket for a water bladder last week, NICE but extremely pricey.

Bangin weather here in Pennsylvania, Spring has really sprung so to speak. Headed south to the Mason Dixon boundary line on Wednesday.

Peace out bricKheads. 

[sbeadg]

Ditto here, Doc.  Unheard of March weather.  And its supposed to hold through next week!  I'm puttin' on a new Progressive shock in the morning and goin' for a ride  http://www.motobrick.com/Smileys/MB_Smiley/bmw_icon.gif.
Happy ridin', bros..! :yes

[motodude]

I haven't done it for years but in the past I've strapped a camel back to the outside of a multi-vario.  It looked kinda funky but worked well.  My camel back is not pressurized and needed to be kept vertical which is why I strapped it to the back (next to rider) of that very tall tank bag.  The bungee-type straps kept it slightly pressurized when mostly full.  All in all it worked well.

It snowed here this morning.  Didn't stick though.

Tom

[DRxBMW]

I haven't done it for years but in the past I've strapped a camel back to the outside of a multi-vario.  It looked kinda funky but worked well.  My camel back is not pressurized and needed to be kept vertical which is why I strapped it to the back (next to rider) of that very tall tank bag.  The bungee-type straps kept it slightly pressurized when mostly full.  All in all it worked well.

It snowed here this morning.  Didn't stick though.

Tom

I needed a larger supply of water for my MTB saga's. Real reason for the purchase of the Camelbak.

Seemed logical to place it in a tankbag. Plan is to test it on the GS this afternoon,report back.  Idea of being able to "hydrate on the fly" has merits.

Worse come to worse, I could always sew a pocket into my Motoport jacket.

This is smallest Camelbak available.

[motodude]

I needed a larger supply of water for my MTB saga's. Real reason for the purchase of the Camelbak.

Seemed logical to place it in a tankbag. Plan is to test it on the GS this afternoon,report back.  Idea of being able to "hydrate on the fly" has merits.

Worse come to worse, I could always sew a pocket into my Motoport jacket.

This is smallest Camelbak available.

I'm a proponent of hydration in general and hydrating on the fly in particular.  It is not for everyone though.  I have several friends who apparently enjoy stopping and smelling the proverbial roses.  For LD riding though, it is almost mandatory.  Drowsiness is the first sign of dehydration.  Not a good thing on a bike. 

I've used on the fly hydration as I indicated earlier, I've also used a 2-quart canteen with a (camel back style) hose placed in a tail bag.  With that layout, routing and securing the hose can be challenging.  I still use that setup when touring with one of my kids.  I make them, the keeper of the hose.

I've thought about springing for (or building) a pressurized setup, just never saw a real need.  It'll be interesting to hear how you like it.

Tom

[mystic red]

Pressure is good for hosin' yourself down on the fly.8)

[DRxBMW]

I've thought about springing for (or building) a pressurized setup, just never saw a real need.  It'll be interesting to hear how you like it.
Tom

Very pleased with the Camelbak in the Touratech tankbag today. Worked just fine,be even better with a MX helmet Vs a full face model.

Got to thinking, score a used blood pressure cuff to pressurize.

[motodude]

I've thought about springing for (or building) a pressurized setup, just never saw a real need.  It'll be interesting to hear how you like it.
Tom

Very pleased with the Camelbak in the Touratech tankbag today. Worked just fine,be even better with a MX helmet Vs a full face model.

Got to thinking, score a used blood pressure cuff to pressurize.

Yes, some helmets work better than others.  I put a 90-degree bite-valve on mine.  That helped quite a bit.

Tom

[argent brick]

FWIW, when I was in the service, we were issued a cuff to keep pressure on IVs  so that we did not have to keep them vertically above the wounded service member. They could be placed on the litter with the pt. It worked OK, but it was better to hang the IV bag, if possible. The cuff was almost exactly the same as a BP cuff.