Comments on Paddling Otaku: CamelBak Cortez

Ezra, it is one of my biggest pet peeves, that com...

2013-11-19T17:41:36.825-05:00

Ezra, it is one of my biggest pet peeves, that companies don't cater to Kayakers, and I have blogged about it a lot. But I give you credit for your creativity and your handiness. I wish I was better at stuff like that.

PO

I've modified a camel bac (sewed on some tabs ...

2013-11-19T10:28:25.106-05:00

I've modified a camel bac (sewed on some tabs for mini-biners) to clip to my rigging like this, but usually end up with it in the cockpit... threading the hose up the spray skirt. It's truly frustrating how few products are geared toward kayaking. Then again, I do save a lot of money be making my own gear or modifying existing gear.

Currently I do whatever suits me, I wouldn't s...

2013-11-17T13:38:01.142-05:00

Currently I do whatever suits me, I wouldn't say I have a system. I have used bladders in special packs (there was one made by Lotus years ago) I have used camel bak packs over my PFD. I have used reservoirs in the cockpit with the hose running under my skirt. I don't like bottles on the deck. I was planning on doing the unbottle, but will now do the cortez. I really want an under deck reservoir with a quick disconnect in the hull that I can plug a hose into. I think the best system depends on the length of your day. for short trips a bottle is fine. For longer trips It is time to use a reservoir, it is just figuring out where to put it.

Thanks for the comment!

PO

I've been meaning to ask you what you currentl...

2013-11-17T09:48:13.521-05:00

I've been meaning to ask you what you currently do for hydration. What suggestions do you have until something like this comes out?