On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 09:39:39 GMT, druidh <[email hidden]> wrote:
| Dave Fawthrop wrote: | > On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 08:57:46 -0000, "spamfrog" | > <[email hidden]> wrote: | > | > | Darren G wrote: | > | | > | > | > | > I've always found that blowing the liquid back into the | > | > bladder has kept it ice-free, although I do have the | > | > advantage of having the pouch at the back of the pack so | > | > body heat has probably helped somewhat too. | > | | > | I used the blow back method you described and it worked. There was an | > | instance when I forgot to replace the bite valve in it's insulated holster | > | and I had to chew ice to get it going again but it worked all day. I | > | definately drunk more using the bladder too. | > | > Quadruple Ugh. | > You have put me off bladders forever. | > Never did like the name anyway. | > Long live the stainless steel insulated flask full of hot water. | > | | How much does that 2 litre flas weigh?
How much is a nice cup of hot tea/coffee worth on the top of a cold mountain.
Thinks. . . take a tea urn up a hill - make a fortune??
I usually take a small flask of hot juice (ribena or similar). I do recall sitting next to a lady, in a whiteout, on top of Cruach Ardrain and catching a sniff of Bergamot as she poured out her Earl Grey. Seemed to be very incongruous and very civilized given the conditions. Must've been English.
I've never seen very much point in bladders - if I want to carry water then small plastic bottles left over from school packed lunches do the job, and they cost nothing, are hygienic and problem-free.
It took me a while to be converted to the bladder idea. However, I really do find it makes a difference to my stamina to be able to take regular sips of water throughout the day and the convenience factor means that I'm more likely to do so with a bladder and drinking tube. I tried a belt-mounted bottle-pouch for a while but found that it tended to get in the way whilst scrambling.
Quadruple Ugh. You have put me off bladders forever. Never did like the name anyway. Long live the stainless steel insulated flask full of hot water.
Ah my mate had the flask with the tea in it. A very small one though. I have never bothered with hot drinks whilst walking, no matter how cold it is. Having the bladder reduces the hassle of stopping to get a drink organised, leaving more time for other things. I've been out with someone from my old place of work before and all he took was a flask of coffee, he had to drink my water. Also went with someone who produced a gas stove and started cooking beans !!!
I noticed that Message-ID: <[email hidden]> from druidh contained the following:
Quoted message said:
It took me a while to be converted to the bladder idea. However, I really do find it makes a difference to my stamina to be able to take regular sips of water throughout the day and the convenience factor means that I'm more likely to do so with a bladder and drinking tube. I tried a belt-mounted bottle-pouch for a while but found that it tended to get in the way whilst scrambling.
Doesn't it all come down to the reason you go walking? If it's all about endurance and achievement then you are going to be looking at things which enhance that. Others have different goals. I was up near Lud's church again today and found a fantastic spot for lunch. Sitting against a rocky outcrop, completely sheltered with the sun on my face. Sandwiches and a nice hot flask of tea never tasted better. Lunch is one of my favourite parts of the day. :-)
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I noticed that Message-ID: <[email hidden]> from druidh contained the following:
Quoted message said:
It took me a while to be converted to the bladder idea. However, I really do find it makes a difference to my stamina to be able to take regular sips of water throughout the day and the convenience factor means that I'm more likely to do so with a bladder and drinking tube. I tried a belt-mounted bottle-pouch for a while but found that it tended to get in the way whilst scrambling.
Doesn't it all come down to the reason you go walking? If it's all about endurance and achievement then you are going to be looking at things which enhance that. Others have different goals. I was up near Lud's church again today and found a fantastic spot for lunch. Sitting against a rocky outcrop, completely sheltered with the sun on my face. Sandwiches and a nice hot flask of tea never tasted better. Lunch is one of my favourite parts of the day. :-)
A few little luxuries can turn a good walk into a superb one - worth a little extra weight.
