Hydration backpack or waist pack? a guide for beginners
Just like helmets and cycling shoe. A hydration pack is a dispensable accessory for athletes. Choosing a hydration backpack or a hydration waist pack can be an overwhelming task for beginners. …
Just like helmets and cycling shoe. A hydration pack is a dispensable accessory for athletes. Choosing a hydration backpack or a hydration waist pack can be an overwhelming task for beginners.
This article will help you a bit with in depth information which you may want to know
The common feature of hydration backpack and waist pack
What is a hydration pack?
Hydration pack is a hydration reservoir system built in backpack or waist pack. Which includes a water reservoir, capped mouth for water filling and a hose . Allowing the athletes to drink water directly hand-free. Most hoses have an auto-closed system, meaning that they only open when users bite down the valves. The bite valves will close after users stop using them. This design is for protecting water from leaking out and dust come from outside. The best point is that users can drink water while continuing to exercise. They just pay attention on their performance
Materials to make a reservoir ,other name “bladder’’ are made from nylon, rubber or flexible plastic, BPA free, tasteless TPU. They are very safe for using. A 360 degree rotatable mouthpiece allows users drink easily
Quick release valves are convenient for users, they can fill water easily by detaching the hose. Bite valve system allows riders fully control water supply, hand free. They don’t need to care for if water may leak outside.
What is the difference between hydration backpack and waist pack
Hydration backpack is a hydration reservoir built in a backpack. This backpacks have outside looks like a normal backpack but inside they have a big storage for reservoirs or bladders.
These reservoirs normally can hold from 2- 3litters of water. They have a bigger capacity than a hydration waist pack one.
The thermal isolated layers inside the backpack permit water to be kept cold or warm bladders till next 4 hours. This special design brings great comfort to riders because they can fully control their body temperature through sipping. While the middle baffle keeps the bladders flat and easy to place into the backpack
A hydration backpack is a good choice for a longer trip like camping, walking, bike riding…Because a backpack has more space for a bigger reservoir and other necessary belongings like a sweater, knife, gadget, phone…
Materials to make a backpack are lightweight, waterproof, sturdy and very durable. Shoulder, chest and waist straps can all be adjusted to users comfortable size, keeping the pack shrug to users back.
Hydration waist pack
Hydration waistpack has 2 types
- A waistpack with hydration reservoir built-in
- A waistpack with one or two independent water bottles
Reservoir of a hydration waist pack has smaller water capacity. Usually is one or 1,5 litters. As same as hydration backpack . Hydration waist pack s have a built-in system also supports users to drink water through the hoses without hand touching.
Another type of hydration waist pack is a waist pack having holders for one or two independent plastic bottles. These bottles may have hoses or just are normal water bottles.
A hydration waist pack is a good choice for a short trip when users need a short supply of water. And they do not need to carry a lot of belongings with them.
Materials for making waist back are also lightweight, durable, and water resistant. An extension waist straps can be customized to shrug to any users waist. A hydration waist pack although has smaller capacity but it has enough space for a mobile and some small gadgets.
How to clean a bladder before the first use
It is important to know how to clean a bladder before the first use. Fill the bladder with dish soap or baking soda and warm water. And let the liquid run through the tube and mouthpiece. Then let them sit around 2 hours and then pour out the liquid. Rinse them all several times with only water and let them dry.
Conclusion
Hydration pack are commonly used for outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, road cycling, mountain climbing …,
Choosing a hydration backpack or hydration waist pack depends on your own needs. If you do a long trip a hydration backpack is a better choice than a waist pack and vice versa.
Source : Wikipedia
