Originally Posted By OregonMouse

Personally, I won't use a hydration pack. Trying to suck water out of those hoses makes my jaws ache and becomes excruciatingly painful!


Wow, I never have a problem like that. Didn't imagine anyone could, never heard of that before. Only time I didn't get water or had a hard time it was my fault for not seating the quick connect completely.

Wait, I take that back - one hike a lady had issues getting water out of her hydration bladder. She had it upside down in her pack, with the hose connection end up, and the top end down. Once we re-oriented the bladder she had great success until the bite valve (cheap, walmart brand) popped off and drenched her pants.
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