I remember the first camelback. It was great. No more running out of water during long xc races or loosing bottles on rough courses. Then a year later came a small pack that the camelback went in with a small outside pocket. Then a bigger pack that you stuff more into. Next thing you buddies are riding packs large enough to carry jackets, food and extra lights on night rides. Like a frog in boiling water we didn’t realize how heavy this stuff was getting on us. Bigger is better, more carry is better. Since I stopped wearing large packs and actually ditched a pack altogether I am much more comfortable. All these strap on things are great. Nothing rattles, no large seat bags rubbing rear tires with the saddle dropped on full suspension.
May 31, 2018, 9:21 a.m. - Andy Eunson
I remember the first camelback. It was great. No more running out of water during long xc races or loosing bottles on rough courses. Then a year later came a small pack that the camelback went in with a small outside pocket. Then a bigger pack that you stuff more into. Next thing you buddies are riding packs large enough to carry jackets, food and extra lights on night rides. Like a frog in boiling water we didn’t realize how heavy this stuff was getting on us. Bigger is better, more carry is better. Since I stopped wearing large packs and actually ditched a pack altogether I am much more comfortable. All these strap on things are great. Nothing rattles, no large seat bags rubbing rear tires with the saddle dropped on full suspension.