Yesterday I did a big alpine ride with just my first generation Palos but no bladder. Light jacket, food, phone, wallet and MSR Trailshot filter. I know the trail offers access to creaks and alpine ponds. I don't like the weight of the bladder on my waist. And the hose is not the easiest thing to replace on the magnetic hook. And I found that I knocked the hose off every now and then too. Even with the addition by me of slide locks to the belt, it still loosens off even with no bladder. I'm sold on bum bags but not for anything too heavy.
I do hate packs now. I had one of the original Camelbaks when the were little more than a two litre IV bag in a foam sleeve. Then someone added a pocket. Then a bigger pocket. Then a pocket added for a bladder in a pack. Next thing you know people are riding around with large packs carrying extra derailleurs because they can.
There are times when you do need a pack and places where you need to bring water.
Sept. 17, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - Andy Eunson
Yesterday I did a big alpine ride with just my first generation Palos but no bladder. Light jacket, food, phone, wallet and MSR Trailshot filter. I know the trail offers access to creaks and alpine ponds. I don't like the weight of the bladder on my waist. And the hose is not the easiest thing to replace on the magnetic hook. And I found that I knocked the hose off every now and then too. Even with the addition by me of slide locks to the belt, it still loosens off even with no bladder. I'm sold on bum bags but not for anything too heavy. I do hate packs now. I had one of the original Camelbaks when the were little more than a two litre IV bag in a foam sleeve. Then someone added a pocket. Then a bigger pocket. Then a pocket added for a bladder in a pack. Next thing you know people are riding around with large packs carrying extra derailleurs because they can. There are times when you do need a pack and places where you need to bring water.