[ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k

[Susan France]

http://www.rei.com/product/782154
No shoulder straps... doesn't set on your back. The capacity of 2 large bottles. Because it is designed to sit on your hips, it has a long hose. However, this should easy fit inside a handlebar bag it you make room. Since cold water is a priority for me on hot days... this has been worked into my setup... including a way to keep the hose out of my front wheel when I remove the resovoir to refill. Next time you are in REI, take a look and imagine. I haven't used my other too "regular" camelbacks since getting one of these.
Susan.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Lynne Fitzsimmons <fitzbase at comcast.net>
>Sent: Jul 13, 2009 2:52 PM
>To: Susan France <susanfrance at teleport.com>, Susan Otcenas <susan at teamestrogen.com>, orrando at orrandonneurs.org
>Subject: Re: [ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k
>
>I quit using a Camelbak because of the excruiating shoulder and neck pains 
>that would set in.  And I really miss it, because it was so much easier to 
>keep drinking with it.
>
>Cheers,
>Lynne F
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Susan France" <susanfrance at teleport.com>
>To: "Susan Otcenas" <susan at teamestrogen.com>; <orrando at orrandonneurs.org>
>Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 11:37 AM
>Subject: Re: [ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k
>
>
>> I'll let Michael answer the "how long" question.
>> Re Camelback... you might consider finding a way to put it on your bike. I 
>> have a 1.5 liter "fanny" Camelback that I strap to my handlebars. Or, if 
>> you have a trunk... just keep an ice-filled camelback in there might be 
>> great pickmeup mid-day in the heat. I'm always amazed at how many randos 
>> don't use camelbacks. They are required equipment in the SW.
>> Susan.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Susan Otcenas <susan at teamestrogen.com>
>>>Sent: Jul 13, 2009 2:27 PM
>>>To: orrando at orrandonneurs.org
>>>Subject: [ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k
>>>
>>>Hi all,
>>>
>>>I'm considering signing up for this ride.  I've read the cue sheet and
>>>the posted description, but still have a question.  Could someone give
>>>me an idea about the longest stretch of miles where there's likely to be
>>>no water or food opportunities?  I'm trying to figure out how much I
>>>would need to carry.  I despise riding with a Camelbak, but will wear
>>>one if necessary.
>>>
>>>Much appreciated.
>>>
>>>Susan
>>>
>>>
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