Camelbaks
One of the truly great inventions in mountain biking is the camelbak. If you are familiar with the animal, then you are familiar with the concept; a camelbak is a hydration system designed to sit on the back of a biker and provide easy access via a wrap-around straw to the biker without the biker having to use her hands. The straw often has a bite-release mechanism, so all the biker has to do to open the seal is bite down while drinking.
Camelbaks are available in several holding capacities and styles, so you will want to take into consideration the extent of your trip as well as your regular water consumption-the weather forecast will also play a critical part in what style of camelbak you will want to take out with you.
Camelbaks work for all areas of mountain biking, from racing to recreational, extreme to stunts. They cost anywhere from 30 to 75 dollars, depending on capacity and model. They are available in shoulder strap, waist strap, or bar designs for different mountain biking ventures. You can choose one which is right for you and your budget.
If you are thinking about buying a camelbak for your mountain biking pursuits, make sure that beyond your capacity needs, you also buy a camelbak that is the right fit for you. Camelbaks are available in men and women’s styles, and many also include several compartments so that the unit functions as a hydration system and as a backpack. For the most extreme mountain bikers, the camelbak is also available in a Snopak model that keeps the water from freezing in cold weather.
Camelbak is a company name that manufactures hydration systems, and they are widely touted as the best manufacturer for biking hydration systems in the market today. The company releases new models every year.
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