Tankbag water bladder

[mrduck]

Where do I find a bladder to fit my tankbag? I don't like wearing the camelbak on a street ride- it's just stupid hot here and I can't be the only one looking for a bladder with a drink tube that fits the bag.

 

Don J

[Kathy R]

Years ago, on a trip, I removed the bladder from my Camelback and put it in my Big Mak tank bag. Perfect fit? Nah. Good enough? Certainly.

 

It was especially hot (108-113) and I wanted to the bladder where I could see it, so I could stop in time to fill it back up before it went empty. I'd fill it half with ice and 1/2 with water and in no time it was all water. It was very handy.

 

I have a photo somewhere. I'll try to find it.

 

I coiled the hose in the Big Mak when I wasn't on the bike. Then, when riding, I'd pull it out and loop it up under my helmet and put the bite bit in my mouth. Simple.

 

Up until then I always rode with my camel back on my pillion seat and ran the hose over my back, clipping the hose to my jacket collar.

 

 

[JR356]

Camelbak makes what they call the unbottle,its just the bag/insulating sleeve and drinking tube.

They make/made a half liter size that would fit in many tankbags.

 

Think Platypus makes a similar setup,or you can create it out of their various parts.

 

JR356

[areyouolsen]

Dude, head to REI or a similar outdoors store and they have a couple of rows of replacement bladders. Take your bag in and find out which one fits best.

[Pletch]

Thats the same thing I do. I have a 1.5 liter bag, I fill it with ice and water, lay just under the top flap and thread the house out the zipper. I put a piece of velcro around the end and on the tank bag so I always know there the hose is with out looking.

 

Works great, everytime!

 

Dan

[OoPEZoO]

Thats the way I always use my water bladder. I hated having it on my back. I just wrap it in a light cotton towl to keep the condensation to a minimum inside the tank bag. Maybe someday I will splurge on an insulated one, but I doubt it. The best thing I added to my setup is a retractable clip that I attach to the end of the hose. Like this

 

 

Its easy to pull up the hose to get a drink, and it retracts right back to the same spot as soon you let it go. Works great

[tallman]

Have you asked your urologist?

[eddd]

 

I posted this alternative a while back. It is working out well.

[mrduck]

Kathy I'm gonna try your idea, looks like that might work.

 

 

On the other hand Mr Tallman........uh, no but thank you anyhow

 

 

 

Don J

[LBump]

hey mr duck! Try any local bicycle shop. They should be selling bladders separately.

If you get one at a bicycle shop ask'm for some electrolyte replacement. Sippin' on that stuff will keep ya from zoning out...

[Bill_Walker]

I use a 1-liter Camelbak bladder wrapped in a microfiber towel for insulation and to handle condensation or leakage. Hose out between the zippers, and clipped on a retractable gizmo similar to what Keith showed above (I think I got mine from Aerostich). I had a Platypus bladder from Aerostich previously, but the Camelbak one is easier to fill because it's got a great big screw-cap opening.