Wolfeye
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Reged: 01/11/07
Posts: 270
Loc: Seattle, WA
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Are there any lightweight hydration packs that people know about? The only models I've found that seem lighter than normal are Nathan Sports' racing vests, but I don't like their colors.
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bmisf
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Reged: 09/15/03
Posts: 596
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I use an ultralight day pack from REI that I pair with a platypus bladder, hose and bite valve. Way lighter than the dedicated packs from Camelbak and others.
Here's the pack:
http://www.rei.com/product/747522
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Trailrunner
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Reged: 01/05/02
Posts: 1210
Loc: Los Angeles
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I don't know what your definition of "lightweight" is but I use one of these on my bike commute to work. It takes a bladder and is also close fitting. The shape is even somewhat aerodynamic.
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Wolfeye
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Reged: 01/11/07
Posts: 270
Loc: Seattle, WA
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Thanks for the recommendations. I'm buying a new Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc and am trying to decide whether my current gear is good enough, or if I should use it as an excuse to upgrade what I have.
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tress29
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Reged: 01/09/02
Posts: 104
Loc: Indiana
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If you're married, use what you got until she gets over the cost of the bike! Upgrade the other stuff later...
Theresa in Indy
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Wolfeye
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Reged: 01/11/07
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Loc: Seattle, WA
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I'm actually using wedding cash/gift certificates to pay for everything.  She bought a much more reasonable Trek commuter.
I'll have to say that taking up lightweight hiking has helped in the bike gear department as well; I'm guessing my new setup will weigh noticeably less than my old 32 lb. rigid bike. I'll probably post my commuting/camping list once all's said & done.
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