RR: Have to admit it feels good..........

[allison]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Ok this may help, if it's not a long ride but social one and I want to bring snacks or a beverage of sorts, I'll bring a pack.. Night riding requires me to put my battery pack in my camelbak, but I did poke a hole in one of my jersey pocket to run the wire through the inside so I didn't have to wear a camelbak on the Fully one night.

I don't use a camelbak for races, but the past two I've gotten fresh bottles. Just not sure I can climb to cocktail on two bottles, and especially I don't think I can if we end up doing the loop up top.

[andy aka rut]

Originally Posted by allison

I don't use a camelbak for races, but the past two I've gotten fresh bottles. Just not sure I can climb to cocktail on two bottles, and especially I don't think I can if we end up doing the loop up top.

Heyya girl,
Normal rides I bring 1 or 2 bottles. Anything over 4 hours I bring 3 bottles. I have a camelpack but I haven't put water in it since the D6. Normally I put food in it if I need extra. It also holds my camera.

SJT~if you go just to the rock try bringing 2 bottles. If you plan on doing more, bring a camelpack. I think it will be cloudy in the morning so you probably won't be drinking all that much on the climb, but I would hate to run out of water 1/2 way around the back loop. You can always have Supermann carry an extra bladder for you!!!

[GP_pilot]

I exclusively use a hydration pack on dirt as I've ran out of water too many times extending my rides, I can stay hydrated as much as I need to be (no conserving), don't have the pre-planning to stick bottles in the freezer the night before, don't like the weight/noise of bottles in cages nor a seat bag for tools, don't like reaching down when I'm in sketchy sections (climbing or descending) and want water NOW. It's just another piece of protection I wear just like the helmet & full finger gloves, eventhough I get sweaty in those too.

BTW, I only use a bottle on the commute to/from work on the road which is 30 min.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Soooo you know- when we ride the San Gabriel's, I carry TWO water bottles! If the ride is over 25 miles- I simply stash a bottle or two in the bushes the night before.

You may be laughing.... my riding buddies are not!

do you carry everything else you need for a long ride?

[Padre]

Friends don't let friends use saddlebags.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Padre

Friends don't let friends use saddlebags.

cargo pants with deep pockets

[Dino Brown]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

do you carry everything else you need for a long ride?

What is this- twenty questions?

Yes, I carry everything I need- except for one item... a pump!
On group rides, there are always MULTIPLE pumps available!

Chain tool, multi-tool, extra tubes, spare derailler hanger, tire lever, powerlink, zip ties, velcro, jelly beans, blocks, powerbars--- carry them all!

Check my ride photos: no Camelbak... no saddle pouch!

[kentonn]

I have to go with the hydration pack. I like the extra cushion/protection on the spine. Oh yeah, I hate water bottles on my bike and typically lose them anyway.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

What is this- twenty questions?

Yes, I carry everything I need- except for one item... a pump!
On group rides, there are always MULTIPLE pumps available!

Chain tool, multi-tool, extra tubes, spare derailler hanger, tire lever, powerlink, zip ties, velcro, jelly beans, blocks, powerbars--- carry them all!

Check my ride photos: no Camelbak... no saddle pouch!

What is this- twenty questions?

Just trying to learn................