FryGuy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have several camelbacks sitting around the house. I am also in the middle of a pack build. That got me thinking, Why not combine the 2? Has anybody successfully done this yet? I will document my progress and post pics if it works. Heck I might even post them if it doesn't work so you know what NOT to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cool man.....I think you will have pretty good success with it. Def keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have a camel pack i was just gona where it under my armor on long troops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 dont get too hydrated guys....remember, theres no bathroom in these things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 dont get too hydrated guys....remember, theres no bathroom in these things True That's my next project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Lol...build a filtering system so it's a self contained unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I had thought about doing this as well, either installing one in the backplate armor or in a backpack. The whole, having to use the bathroom thing if you drink too much is a problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Yeah...the bathroom thing is not an issue here in SC with our high temps and massive humidity. NOT having water is the problem. I am making it so it fits into the seed trays, but will be removable for indoor troops where water is available if needed. I have it all worked out in my head. I just need to make it real. Putting it inside your back armor, though, would keep you cool if you filled it with ice. Then you wouldn't even need to drink it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td7603 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have put my medium sized camelback in my spacepack, and have trooped with it under the armor. the armor doesnt fit right with the CB in there, but we were hiking up several thousand feet, so it was necessary for safety. I dont think you can get one in a cannon pack though. the boxes might be okay, if you cut into them from the frame side, but you'd have to get tube extenders form a sports store or somethign to get the hose to reach under your armor and up to your helmet. My question is. Do you do events where you have your helmet on that long, or rather in a troop where you do not have the ability to go take a drink in a "out of sight" location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 More of a "just in case" thing. We have some outdoor troops throughout the Spring Special Olympics, Memorial Day parade, Airshow, SunFun Festivals, etc. Temps in April/May can be harsh here and those events don't have regular water stops. Mostly, though, I just think it would be cool to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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