Hey guys I have recently been getting into longer distance ocean paddling and have found myself dying of thirst and whilst standing on water that you can't drink is frustrating. So I'm looking for a decent hydration back pack so I can stay out longer. Any advise would be great. Cheers

You should consider one of these..

Cool vid mate u make getting on those runners look easy. I will have a look at those camelpaks they look the go.

also look at Vestpac (available widely in OZ)

www.vestpac.com/

and the ION hydration packs

www.ion-products.com/water/men/accessories/technical-accessories/hydration-bag-sup/

and the lightweight octane camelbak packs for adventure running are good for SUP (way more comfortable IMO than their SUP-specific packs like teh Baja)

www.google.com.au/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=camelbak+octane+lr

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bourne4022 said..
Hey guys I have recently been getting into longer distance ocean paddling and have found myself dying of thirst and whilst standing on water that you can't drink is frustrating. So I'm looking for a decent hydration back pack so I can stay out longer. Any advise would be great. Cheers

How far you wana paddle bourne4022 this 3lt is the best money can buy.

100 oz CAMELBAK new THERMOBAK 3L black HYDRATION mil spec antidote PACK #60304
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-oz-CAMELBAK-new-THERMOBAK-3L-black-HYDRATION-mil-spec-antidote-PACK-60304-/171358401262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e5c1b2ee

But if your into paddling 30-50km like Molokai 2 Oahu, Pai'lolo channel or Brunswick to Currumbin Alley you'll need to put an extra bottle on the back

I've got one like DJ's - super comfy. I often don't worry about the bladder and just chuck in a couple of bottles. Still comfy.

Cheers for the helps lads. What is it with paddle boarding and having a million options with everything. That camelpak octain looks good but so do they all. Does anybody run with the ion ones do they get hot ???. Downwinder if I ever do the Brunswick to currumbin alley I will need one of those neverfail bottles strapped to my back.

I went and bought a cheaper version of the camel pack it has a back pack pouch bigger than the camel packs I use to use it back in my meter reading days from disposals. But it's bladder was not a really nice looking thing after a year so I would recommend spending the extra few dollars and getting a camel pack.. they have a much easier to clean bladder and also a lot stronger bladder too.

How many litres does your bum bag hold DJ ?

Hey Moyzie I think the one DJ is using is the camelback Tahoe it's 1.5 L I'm looking at the camelback octane at the momentots 3 L will probably sort me out 4 a while I reckon. Has anyone used the new camelbak Molokai ??? Seems like it would do the job as we'll.

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Downwinder said...

bourne4022 said..
Hey guys I have recently been getting into longer distance ocean paddling and have found myself dying of thirst and whilst standing on water that you can't drink is frustrating. So I'm looking for a decent hydration back pack so I can stay out longer. Any advise would be great. Cheers

How far you wana paddle bourne4022 this 3lt is the best money can buy.

100 oz CAMELBAK new THERMOBAK 3L black HYDRATION mil spec antidote PACK #60304
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-oz-CAMELBAK-new-THERMOBAK-3L-black-HYDRATION-mil-spec-antidote-PACK-60304-/171358401262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e5c1b2ee

But if your into paddling 30-50km like Molokai 2 Oahu, Pai'lolo channel or Brunswick to Currumbin Alley you'll need to put an extra bottle on the back

Hey mate do u actual paddle from Brunswick to the ally ???????

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bourne4022 said..
Hey mate do u actual paddle from Brunswick to the ally ???????

Yes it takes around 4h 15m to 5h 30m depending on conditions I have a mate drive my jet-ski when I paddle that run as you see some big sharks out there.

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bourne4022 said..
Hey Moyzie I think the one DJ is using is the camelback Tahoe it's 1.5 L I'm looking at the camelback octane at the momentots 3 L will probably sort me out 4 a while I reckon. Has anyone used the new camelbak Molokai ??? Seems like it would do the job as we'll.

The Molokai has been discontinued as it was only 2lt you'd run out of water halfway across the Ka'iwi channel you need a camelbak in the 4-5lt to paddle the M2O Ka'iwi channel without stoping as it's a race right.
http://shop.camelbak.com/molokai-discontinued/d/1011_cl_156

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Downwinder said...

bourne4022 said..
Hey mate do u actual paddle from Brunswick to the ally ???????

Yes it takes around 4h 15m to 5h 30m depending on conditions I have a mate drive my jet-ski when I paddle that run as you see some big sharks out there.

That's a long way man !!!!!!! I used to do a lot of paddle surfing in between Pottsville and kingscliffe seen some big Noah's out there !!! Good spot tho.

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bourne4022 said..
Hey Moyzie I think the one DJ is using is the camelback Tahoe it's 1.5 L I'm looking at the camelback octane at the momentots 3 L will probably sort me out 4 a while I reckon. Has anyone used the new camelbak Molokai ??? Seems like it would do the job as we'll.

The Molokai has been discontinued as it was only 2lt you'd run out of water halfway across the Ka'iwi channel you need a camelbak in the 4-5lt to paddle the M2O Ka'iwi channel without stoping as it's a race right.
http://shop.camelbak.com/molokai-discontinued/d/1011_cl_156

Also there is a new Molokai out similar colours to the one DJ is showing but same thing it's only 2ltrs m.rei.com/product/869063/camelbak-molokai-paddling-hydration-pack-70-fl-oz

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bourne4022 said..

Downwinder said...

bourne4022 said..
Hey Moyzie I think the one DJ is using is the camelback Tahoe it's 1.5 L I'm looking at the camelback octane at the momentots 3 L will probably sort me out 4 a while I reckon. Has anyone used the new camelbak Molokai ??? Seems like it would do the job as we'll.

The Molokai has been discontinued as it was only 2lt you'd run out of water halfway across the Ka'iwi channel you need a camelbak in the 4-5lt to paddle the M2O Ka'iwi channel without stoping as it's a race right.
http://shop.camelbak.com/molokai-discontinued/d/1011_cl_156

Also there is a new Molokai out similar colours to the one DJ is showing but same thing it's only 2ltrs m.rei.com/product/869063/camelbak-molokai-paddling-hydration-pack-70-fl-oz

I have a few different hydration packs.. Actually a few waist type and a few chest type.. I much prefer the waist type and not have any straps around the shoulders.. But if I need as much as three ltrs I use the back pack type.. My latest waist type shown in my vid only has a fairly small bladder (1-1 1/2 ltrs I think) and because there's space for a waist type PFD to fit inside you could easily remove that and put a second bladder in there if needed.. I find that my small standard set up is plenty good for our 1-1 1/2 hr DWer.. Easy good for a couple of hours on a hot day.. Carry any more and if it's not needed it's just extra weight.. IMO.. Camelbak is the best brand in hydration packs and well worth the little extra that they cost.. My latest one is so cumfee I forget that it's even there.. I never feel like that with a back pack type..

Just like everything with this sport I'm going 2 need 2 or 3 of everything all for different conditions and my own capabilities so will probably just get both haha. Just gotta get it passed the bean counter ( wife ) will be sweet. Cheers for the help lads

Torpedo 7 has the Tahoe and Molokai packs on sale for around half price with free shipping www.torpedo7.com.au

Not affiliated - this thread reminded me how much I hated my current hydration pack so I went looking. Tahoe was $55 with free shipping.

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adssup said...
Torpedo 7 has the Tahoe and Molokai packs on sale for around half price with free shipping www.torpedo7.com.au

Not affiliated - this thread reminded me how much I hated my current hydration pack so I went looking. Tahoe was $55 with free shipping.

Sweet man I will just get em both!!! Problem solved cheers mate

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bourne4022 said..
Hey guys I have recently been getting into longer distance ocean paddling and have found myself dying of thirst and whilst standing on water that you can't drink is frustrating. So I'm looking for a decent hydration back pack so I can stay out longer. Any advise would be great. Cheers

Hi mate,

i I did a review of 2 back hydration packs and 2 waist hydration packs. You can find it here:
https://thesupingcaveman.squarespace.com/blog/1fqfc3t9i9f0rr81h1k3i6wk1wb6ka/2/21/2014

Cheers Scotty

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SUPingCaveman said...

bourne4022 said..
Hey guys I have recently been getting into longer distance ocean paddling and have found myself dying of thirst and whilst standing on water that you can't drink is frustrating. So I'm looking for a decent hydration back pack so I can stay out longer. Any advise would be great. Cheers

Hi mate,

i I did a review of 2 back hydration packs and 2 waist hydration packs. You can find it here:
https://thesupingcaveman.squarespace.com/blog/1fqfc3t9i9f0rr81h1k3i6wk1wb6ka/2/21/2014

Cheers Scotty

Cheers mate great review ended up running with the Tahoe see how it goes this weekend.