Needing Help from the Collective here

[old2soon]

     Been looking at those 2 liter water containers that go on like a knapsack. Figure with ice and water should Not need to stop as often and keep myself hydrated. Any  suggestions on good ones to consider? Any suggestions on which ones to avoid? And anyone here already using one? And as per usual T I A!  RIDE SAFE.

[Serk]

You mean like a CamelBak?  That's what the Army issues now in lieu of canteens...

It's basically a backpack water bladder with a hose you run around to you helmet, bite on it to open the valve and suck to get hydrated (That sentence sounded a lot dirtier than it is )

Personally I just use a Drink Butler handlebar mounted mug on my bikes, just never been a fan of the backpack hydration solutions, although I hear they work great.

Edit to add - I queried the soldiers in my life, was told they love their CamelBak and the only con is you have to be careful to not leave it wet and let it fully dry out after usage to avoid mold...

[The emperor has no clothes]

You mean like a CamelBak?  That's what the Army issues now in lieu of canteens...

It's basically a backpack water bladder with a hose you run around to you helmet, bite on it to open the valve and suck to get hydrated (That sentence sounded a lot dirtier than it is )

Personally I just use a Drink Butler handlebar mounted mug on my bikes, just never been a fan of the backpack hydration solutions, although I hear they work great.

Edit to add - I queried the soldiers in my life, was told they love their CamelBak and the only con is you have to be careful to not leave it wet and let it fully dry out after usage to avoid mold...

You are right. It did sound a lot dirtier than it is.

I don’t use a CamelBack very often. But I will say, I drink a lot better with one versus drinking out of a regular bottle or cup.

[Avanti]

I have a camelback that I can put in the trunk of my Interstate.  When we ride two up we can both use it.  I have had the same one for at least thirty years. Bought it originally for taking all my kids hiking. One end opens up like a zip lock so it can be filled with ice easily. I clean it with vinegar and water when done.

[Clarkcelt]

I use a Camelbak for hiking, and it truly does work phenomenally well - for THAT. I think it would be pretty clunky using it with a helmet. Then again, just about any hydration with a helmet on is potentially problematic. Why not just stop every 100 miles or so, stretch your legs and butt, chug some water from a bottle or whatever? If you don't want to stop, then Camelbak is a good alternative YMMV.

[LadyDraco]

On a  hot day you really need  to drink more  than every 100 miles..

I  have  a  lot  of  buds  that swear  on Camalbak, But they do say to watch that  drinking  nipple  it  gets  nasty foul fast and  you MUST  keep every thing very clean..

[0leman]

I agree with the need to keep hydrated.   I have lived most of my life in dry country, so try to drink a bit more water.   I generally use time rather than miles.  As road time may vary.  So ever hour and a half or two hours a stop happens.  Also, having an "old bladder" make it a necessity to stop.   

I do tend to carry water in plastic bottles, one I keep in the freezer.  They are put on a freeze bag in my saddle bags.  It will keep the other bottle cool for most of a day.

[old2soon]

     I NEEDED water more than every 100 miles even in an air conditioned big truck. I'm attempting to have H20 available without tying my hand up too long. And YES I'll be 79 tomorrow SOOOOO those pit stops Are a bit closer these days than they used to be!  And working the kinks and keeping old joints from creaking too much IS more of a necessity these days!  NOT even close to being a complaint more like Tis IS reality fer me now. RIDE SAFE.

[Willow]

     Been looking at those 2 liter water containers that go on like a knapsack. Figure with ice and water should Not need to stop as often and keep myself hydrated. ...

I've a Blue Wave Camelbak that has been in my closet for a few years.  I won't use it.  You're welcome to it.