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So, what's in your hydration pack? (32 posts)
|  So, what's in your hydration pack? | Birdman
Jan 31, 2002 6:25 AM | | Had a few shots left on my camera, and happened to be cleaning out the HAWG, so figured what the heck...
Contents:
NMBP first aid kit, Gerber multitool, Topeak Alien, folding knife, 2 Powerbars, 3 1/2 Clif Bars, spare tube, space blanket, 2 bandannas, 2 patch kits, tools/change/etc. kit, SMART info cards, zip ties, Cyalume stick, Topeak pump, Risse shock pump with fork/shock adapters, kleenex, Dirt Rag/Sun pouch on NMBP HAWG
Not shown: camera, trail maps, Motorola Talkabout, cell phone, 100oz bladder.
Shoulda weighed it too, I guess. Oh, the dumb things you'll do when you're bored...
JMJ |
| Well in my HAWG | Flyer
Jan 31, 2002 6:47 AM | | 2 tubes, couple of 25gr. CO2 cartridges, Crank Bros alloy pump, VERY comprehensive 1st aid kit, compass, extra brake and shift cable, leatherman, zip ties, shock pump, patch kit, tire levers, couple of zip-loc freezer bags, small flashlight, a cylume stick, flashing tail light, ink pen, 10 dollar bill, whistle, waterproof matches, couple of bandanas, motorola talkabout if needed for the ride, cell phone (turned off), Wire mesh splint for 1st aid kit and a small bottle of chain lube.
As needed - trail maps, and if I am riding somewhere like by my parents in Durango, a small survival kit with space blanket etc. Power bars or the like.
Under the seat - patch kit, reg and glueless, spoke wrench, chain tool, spare chain links and subpins for Shimano, power link for SRAM, Crank Bros. 17 tool, duct tape.
Gee...that is a lot of crap....but one time or another I have used all of it, except thankfully the survival kit. |
| Belgian chocolate covered Belgian waffles (nm) | cleatgrrl
Jan 31, 2002 6:54 AM | | nm |
| Good God woman! | Doc
Jan 31, 2002 7:02 AM | | When will you be stopping by with breakfast? Hmmm?
That sounds rather tasty right now. Of course, I am quite the choc-o-holic. |
| Mmmmm - waffles....guuuhhhh | mtnpat
Jan 31, 2002 7:04 AM | | FYI - there is a link up now on Sundays ride.
http://www.mtntouring.com/mountain/htm/special_events/superbowl.htm
"naked people on the summit"!? Those crazy H'burg folks, gotta love 'em. |
| Noooo nudity | cleatgrrl
Jan 31, 2002 7:16 AM | | Drug addled nudists in sub-30 degrees. Just what I need. I'm afraid we're going to miss it. My sister is having a superbowl party. I really like the climb to flagpole knob, but this time of year I'm working hard on my "preparation" for racing. My legs are tweaked enough without 5 hours in the cold. What a wussy loser I'm turning into. Have a great time, please take photos. |
| Noooo nudity | mtnpat
Jan 31, 2002 7:46 AM | | Thanks, will do, good luck on your racing prep!! If I get any good butt shots I will post them here first. |
| What a bugger to clean! (nm) | DeRanger
Jan 31, 2002 7:31 AM | | |
| Titan contents... | Doc
Jan 31, 2002 7:08 AM | | My Ultimate Direction Titan is in the process of transferal. I'm slowly transfering the contents of the MULE into the much larger Titan- and realizing I can carry A LOT more.
1 gallon bladder
Hutchinson tube
CO2 inflator, 5 12g cartridges
3 way allen wrench
Ritchey CPR13+
Spare Shitmano chain pins
tube patch kit
tire levers
cliff bars
cliff shots
Cobra two way radio
Chap stick
Oakley's
DH gloves
spare Shitmano chain links
4 1/2 inch folding knife |
| You're missing... | cleatgrrl
Jan 31, 2002 7:19 AM | | Cell phone and fingernail file. (!) I went out on the road bike for 17 miles yesterday during lunch--we rode an hour with no tubes or pump. That's what the cell phone is for. (Help! honey, can you please come pick us up?) |
| So what's the file for? | Doc
Jan 31, 2002 7:46 AM | | Just in case you "break a nail"?
How girrrrrly..
Actually, I am missing a first aid kit- still working on finding something small and usefull.... |
| The collected works of Melville, | Gadfly
Jan 31, 2002 7:22 AM | | a McGuyver multi-tool
10 inch cast iron skillet
spare biopace chainrings
eraser
BTO's "Not Fragile" 8-track
cork screw
1978 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
army blanket
assorted cable end nipples
neon green lycra shorts (Nike, circa 1988)
tampon
Duncan Imperial yo-yo
hard copy of Pete's resume
Pocket Fisherman
gum |
| How about the bike bag? | Birdman
Jan 31, 2002 7:29 AM | | Packed for winter riding...
NukeProof (Roach-clone) arm & leg armour, MEC neoprene booties, North Face fleece gloves, Fox gloves (3 pair), Specialized gloves (2 pair), Rudy project glasses w/ extra lenses, Motorola Talkabout radio, bandannas (5), big towel, small towel, Sidi Dominator 4 shoes, microfleece hat, riding log, patrol log, Sidetrak clear riding glasses, T-shirts (3), Marzocchi fork pump (low pressure), Fox shock pump (high pressure), book w/ trail maps, extra trail maps, Bell "Oh Canada" helmet, tool kit (metric allen wrenches, patch kits, tubes, spare parts, oil, grease, etc.), Specialized Team bag.
Not shown - Blackburn TP-2 floor pump, more trail maps, balaclava, extra long sleeve jersey, extra socks, Powerbars, weather alert radio.
And yes, I was VERY bored that day...
JMJ
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| I am afraid to see what you carry in the car (nm> | Flyer
Jan 31, 2002 7:46 AM | | |
| You will be surprised | Birdman
Jan 31, 2002 7:55 AM | | Just a larger first air kit, another 2 Talkabouts, a few bungee cords, fleece blanket, and a small kit with some spare parts (car parts - bulbs, fuses, etc.).
My bike bag contains EVERYTHING - just throw it in the car with the HAWG, throw the bike on the roof, and go!
JMJ |
| You never know when you might need a ...... | scorcher
Jan 31, 2002 10:14 AM | | ...Union Jack.
Though I must confess its been a while since I rode to the summit of a mountain that hadn't already been claimed.
How was the honeymoon to Utah, by the way - or is that what the cleaning is for? It would take a momentous event like that for me to be cleaning either my HAWG or mu bike bag. |
| Ya never know... | Birdman
Jan 31, 2002 12:26 PM | | I've got 1 Union Jack bandana and 2 Canadian Flag bandanas. And, there are NO mountains where I live, so that pretty much puts the kibosh on "conquering" any peaks in NJ. Don't worry - I only "fly" the CDN flag on July 1st, and the Union Jack rarely sees the light of day. One 4th of July, I happened to have it tied onto my Camelbak, and somebody commented that it was "nice to see the Confederate Flag again"?!?!?! Ummm... duh... whatever - just smile and keep riding before they figure it out.
The honeymoon isn't until May. Cleaning out gear-bags, car trunks, old toolboxes and such is very therapeutic. I think I was looking for something, and had to completely empty the HAWG to find it, figured I'd empty the bike bag too. I discovered that I had 5 pairs of gloves in there! Also found a Malt Nut Powerbar that expired in '99... still tasted okay though.
JMJ
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| when the HAWG goes on epic rides... | cooldaddy
Jan 31, 2002 7:36 AM | | Attached is Ranger Bob...
In it:
a 2 year old digital Nikon
2 spare tubes
patch kit
chain breaker and multi-tool
little box with assortment of bolts, screws & safety wire
a bagel & banana
beef jerkey
boulder bars & power gels
100 ounch bladder with gatorade
when I remember - one shifter cable
rain jacket
Even though it's pretty heavy when fully loaded it's still the most comfortable back pack ever... |
| forgot the small first aid kit... nm | cooldaddy
Jan 31, 2002 7:40 AM | | . |
| re: So, what's in your hydration pack? | Tracer_Guy
Jan 31, 2002 7:37 AM | | Water: 1 gallon of it, provided my Ultimate Direction isn't leaking that day...
2 Cliff Bars
1 Gu
Sun Protection SPF 30
Pump
Tire levers
2 Tubes
First Aid Pack
Iodine tabs (water purification)
Hex Wrench
Spoke Wrench
Spare spoke taped inside my seat tube (very handy)
Leatherman Super Tool
2 Spare Derailleur Hangers
Spare Pivot Bolts (1 of each type for my Tracer frame)
Bolts for Fox rear shock mount and Hayes rotor mount
Cell Phone
Wallet
Keys
On epic rides, I carry a second bladder & filter that's empty so I can fill it from a stream if needed (Safewater) |
| George Jetson's in my bladder. | Finch Platte
Jan 31, 2002 7:40 AM | | Jesus Chrysler drives a Dodge.
fp |
| The minimalist.... | Spiff
Jan 31, 2002 8:04 AM | | 1 mini tool
1 tube
2 tire levers
1 set of car keys (what ?)
1 Leatherman "Micra" tool
1 dollar bill
1 shock pump
5 small zip ties
5 medium zip ties
Got hooked on the zip tie thing after fp tied my vee brake pads with them to fix a lost pin problem in Rockville a few moons ago. That thinkg rocks.
Gui |
| Mostly Scummy water.... | Rocket Boy
Jan 31, 2002 8:15 AM | | but also,
set of allen wrenchs
spoke wrench
chain tool
pump
tube
flat kit
tire levers
lots of dirt!
RB
www.freeridin.net |
| GU, pump, patch kit, tubes, tools, case for classes..... | Rev Bubba
Jan 31, 2002 8:38 AM | | and who knows what is growing there with them.... |
| Gummi worms, staple remover, condoms | Pete.
Jan 31, 2002 10:18 AM | | It's like deja vu all over again.
http://forums13.consumerreview.com/crforum?14@@.eea4a25 |
| I wish I'd thought of this topic..........nm | SoulRider
Jan 31, 2002 11:16 AM | | nm |
| not much | MR. GT
Jan 31, 2002 11:28 AM | | currently a pack of power gel and the bladder and thats it.
but then again i havent been useing it as of yet.
kinda hard to wear a hydro on my recumbant |
| Right now? An empty Old English 800 40oz bottle... | B Ziel
Jan 31, 2002 10:49 AM | | a three foot wide black g-string, a prothestic arm, and a plastic singing bass.
Don't ask...
B Ziel |
| Back from the field-- | FtHoodMtBkr
Jan 31, 2002 12:23 PM | | --Texas race #1 this weekend.
Let's see:
3 CO2 carts and dispenser
cook bros mini pump
bandana
2 cleat bolts
2 master links
2 tubes
1 chain tool
1 park multi tool
Clif or balance or power bar
bottle ice wax
spoke wrench
the cloudwalker also carries 70 oz mix of 2/3 gatorade, 1/3 water.
Dam'n that Wendy's spicy chicken was good after a week of army eatin'! |
| A box of condoms -- ribbed for her pleasure. (nm) | Spazwad
Jan 31, 2002 1:23 PM | | |
| re: So, what's in your hydration pack? | Crocadile
Jan 31, 2002 3:37 PM | | In the Mountain Smith Saguaro: for normal rides
Slime Ultra-lite tube
Blackburn Mamoth Mtn Pump
Topeak 21 Multi Tool with tire levers
Patch Kit (glue)plus 2 tire boots made out of plastic milk carton
Sram master links and extra links
Swisstech mini pliers/screw drivers
spoke wrench
extra spokes (in seat tube) and nipples
Minimalist First Aid Kit
Antibacterial wipes
Antiseptic ointment
Tweezers
Safety pins
Latex exam gloves
Small roll of adhesive tape
Gauze pads
Nail clippers
Assorted
Band-Aids
Small Spyderco knife half smooth half serrated blade
A couple of medium zip ties
Cliff Bars or Wagu Ru Chew energy bar
70 0z. bladder with water
Duct Tape
Tiny bottles of TriFlow and White Lightening
Small Camera, disposable or small point and shoot.
For epic multiday rides it's a whole other story and a Camelback Peak Bagger, All of the above plus:
100 oz. bladder with water(INSTEAD OF 70 OZ.)
2 32 oz. Nalgenes with Gatorade and extra Gatorade mix in Zip Locks
more duct tape wrapped on the Nalgenes
To hell with the American Express but don't leave home without duct tape. Excellent to put on the inevitible blisters on multiday rides.
extra XTR shifter cable
Extra Brake cable
Extra rear deraileur (1 for group)
Misc small bolts and cable caps
Shock Pump (one per group)
More zip ties
SPF 30 sun screen
Lip balm with sun protection.
Bag Balm in small bottle or tin
Bandana
Beef Jerky
Dried Fruit
Nylon cord (like parachute cord) handy to hang bike from a branch to repair or to lash things to pack
Spare folding tire
Boure'rain shell
rain pants
Motorola Talkabout in Camelback sleeve on shoulder strap.
cell phone and portable antenna
Rudy Project sunglasses with spare lens in hard case.
Maps and/or trail guides as needed
Money and credit card
More extensive first aid kit including;
Over the counter pain meds. Aleve, ibuprophen, etc.
Benedryl for possible alergic reactions or insect bites
Photon mini light or head lamp
Pen
2 2" metal pipe clamps, use similar to zip ties but much stronger. You can clamp a broken seat or chain stay (or other broekn part)back together enough to get to a road or something.
Small tube of super glue (the ultimate Locktite) also can close wounds in an emergency and make all kinds of repairs
Compass or on some major trips Garmin 12 GPS
Pocket 10X25 binoculars, I am considering a mini monocular to save wt. and space.
water proof matches or butane lighter or magnesium fire starter (they are the best because they work well in wind and rain and get hot enough to start wet tender on fire)
2 or 3 paper towells
Depending on temp and area may take MSR MiniWorks water filter and AquaPur purification tablets and neutralizer
2 shop rags
2 or 3 Lava hand-cleaner/wipes
*55 gal. heavy duty trash bag. This is probably the cheapest, lighest, most compact, survival tool you can have. Multi uses, emergency poncho, use it to sit on when the ground is wet, shelter, ground cloth, sleeping bag, bike cover, etc etc. If you can find orange ones they can be used as an emergency locator/indicator.
I'm starting to get dizzy from this, yeah all this crap weighs a ton but you get used to the pack after a day.This is what we carried last year on a self supported 5 day ride of Kokopelli. When going with several people in a group there's no need for each person to carry all the same parts and tools. Split that stuff up between all of the riders and it saves a lot of weight. This is in addition to food, tents, and sleeping bags and pads, and backpacker stoves we hauled in or Bob trailers. |
| Orange Twist vodka... | DeeEight
Jan 31, 2002 9:05 PM | | needed something mixed in to keep the water from freezing on winter night rides. |
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