I'm looking for a way to carry water and a camera, I don't really like the idea of carrying a camelbak since I don't use a chest protector and I think it will rub and bounce around. I'm talking about some pretty active riding. Does anyone have experience with these things. What do you guys use to carry ?

 

you don't wanna put the camera on the bike, it'll get bounced and banged too much, no matter how well you pack it or pad it. I always make sure the camera or video cam is on me, either in a fanny pack or backpack.

 

Dito on what Hightower said.... Ive tried plenty of combos and the Camalback / backpacks are the best without doubt. Fanny packs just dont work as well. Put a 2 liter bottle & a camera in there and see how comfortable that is in an hour.

 

Camelback is the wrong brand. They support tree hugger organizations. I will look around and see if I can dig that up.
Gary

 

i put water bottles in a Bomb rear grab bar bag.
but if I was to carry water on me I think the hydro-pak with a built in gear pocket for the camera and beef jerky would be up my ally.
or maybe one of those wine botas filled with water in a backpack if I need a pack for lots of gear like tools, tire reapir stuff, and rain gear on a long mountain trail.

 

they are great,,,,you wont really know its there,,,until you get thirsty

I am reluctant to put bulky items in there because I wouldnt want it against my spine in a crash,,,but thats just me

they are perfect for aggresive riding

Gary is also correct.

 

Good point Gary, I had forgotten about that too... mines not the true Camalback .... I got the Sams Club special for 20.00 a few years back .....

 

They also support the military and our solders in Iraq.

 

The military is paying double for their camelbacks too. Is that really support?

 

i use one for mountain biking, i picked it up at
a mountain bike shop.. back pack like but with a strap
around the stomach..holds water with a tube i stick in my helmut
and has room for other things, usuallly my camera..it also has alot of
padding for a fall...hope this helps