Check out the vid.

DJ

Did you have a Kole Gear pack Mark?

What would you improve on that?

What's a lumbar pfd?

Meh,,
No super impressed with this. I prefer the Running Camelbaks for SUP. Octane LR is my weapon of choice - super light, the bladder sits down low and wraps around your hips like a bum pack, there's plenty of storage if needed and most importantly holds the drinking valve up near my face so if I want a drink I just turn my head a little & drink hands-free.

HumanCartoon said...

Meh,,
No super impressed with this. I prefer the Running Camelbaks for SUP. Octane LR is my weapon of choice - super light, the bladder sits down low and wraps around your hips like a bum pack, there's plenty of storage if needed and most importantly holds the drinking valve up near my face so if I want a drink I just turn my head a little & drink hands-free.

thx's i'm going to look into that range


cheers

I've got the Dakine Sweeper (1.4 l) and I've recently bought the Camelbak Baja (2.0 l) from hiking.com.au‏, for long distance cruising.

I ve tested it in light up and down wind condition for one hour.

The Baja is as comfortable as the Sweeper.
The harness part of the bag helps the lumbar part not to work down your hips with a weight free feeling for the upper body
The bladder compression system is easy to use.

I ve replaced the bite valve by a angled one and fitted it like on the Molokai model.
I ve fixed the safety whistle in a pull down position for a easier use.

The most expensive h2o system but the most advanced for SUP.

Is there a combination PFD hydration pack on the market. I am looking for a PFD to buy and was just thinking if a hydration pack came as part of it that would make it a one stop shop.

laceys lane said...

HumanCartoon said...

Meh,,
No super impressed with this. I prefer the Running Camelbaks for SUP. Octane LR is my weapon of choice - super light, the bladder sits down low and wraps around your hips like a bum pack, there's plenty of storage if needed and most importantly holds the drinking valve up near my face so if I want a drink I just turn my head a little & drink hands-free.

thx's i'm going to look into that range



cheers

It's a good 'un...I do up to three hour flat water runs with mine and don't notice it..

surf4fun said...

As part of their new SUP range, 3 SUP specific hydration packs they do do a bumbag style one and from memory it is 1.5ltr, check out their website that's where I saw it. Pretty sure it has a clip to pit on your shirt to keep close to the mouth.

What ever happened to old school head out for a session (sup/surf/kite) then when your ready for a drink head in and crack open the esky for a beer.

Maybe you can take your iphone in the hydration pack and facebook update your position and tweet that your thirsty.

Way overthinking a simple exercise.

RPM I wouldn't use a hydration pack when in the surf but when Im doing a distance run on my 12'6 I find I dehydrate quite quickly. A good hydration pack is an essential for any sort of distance paddle i reckon. Cause I could also just be getting to that age

www.VestPac.com
www.watershack.com.au

* 1 litre reservoir with high flow rotating bite valve, easy access compartment in back can fit your own 2 litre reservoir also.
* Large front pockets for gel/gu packs, phones etc.
* Airmesh panelling so no sweating up against the skin, water & air flows straight through keeping you cool.
* Comfortable & flexible elastic straps at waist & shoulders
* Low profile to wear under or over a shirt/pfd etc
* No bouncing or rubbing & unmatched for comfort.

This is the camelbak bumbag, note can carry pfd in it. 1.5ltr, additional Features: Paddle holster, safety whistle, water-friendly materials, Camel Clip™ bite valve positioner, stretch overflow storage, PFD compatible

Designed to carry: Inflatable PFD, waterproof electronics case, sunscreen, extra layer, snacks



Also saw this while looking around the site, compression combined with hydration