Water reservoir and inner gloves

[ValD]

Hey folks.

I'm skiing this entire season in the french alps, and i got an osprey bag with room for a water reservoir. Anything to look out for really, or is it just about buying the first one i see? Do they never break if i happen to land on the bag?

Also, i hate it, but whatever glove i wear my hands will be cold. Will inner gloves do the job. And again, do i buy the first fucking glove i see, or should i be careful with some materials etc.?

Thanks in advantage!

 

[Caucasian_Asian]

Water bladders are pretty standard. Look for an insulated bite valve.

And mitts are warmer than gloves. Get some nice glove liners to go inside them.

 

[tomPietrowski]

Take a look at the osprey resovoirs. They have some structure to them which helps keep the shape. With standard ones all the liquid can end up sitting at the base. With the osprey the shape is held even as it empties.

As above mittens are defiantly best for warmth. A icebreaker merino inner will make them super warm. Make sure you are keeping your core warm. First things to get cold when your core gets col are your hands and feet. So if your alway getting cold hands maybe add a guilet to your core and see if this helps.

 

[.lencon]

Take a look at the osprey resovoirs. They have some structure to them which helps keep the shape. With standard ones all the liquid can end up sitting at the base. With the osprey the shape is held even as it empties.

As above mittens are defiantly best for warmth. A icebreaker merino inner will make them super warm. Make sure you are keeping your core warm. First things to get cold when your core gets col are your hands and feet. So if your alway getting cold hands maybe add a guilet to your core and see if this helps.

This. I personally find osprey/dakine reservoirs the best when it comes down to it. I use them for ski touring, MTB, and just joking around in the summer. Camelbaks are really good too.

Just make sure you get the best size for your packs

 

[ValD]

Take a look at the osprey resovoirs. They have some structure to them which helps keep the shape. With standard ones all the liquid can end up sitting at the base. With the osprey the shape is held even as it empties.

As above mittens are defiantly best for warmth. A icebreaker merino inner will make them super warm. Make sure you are keeping your core warm. First things to get cold when your core gets col are your hands and feet. So if your alway getting cold hands maybe add a guilet to your core and see if this helps.

Ugh Tom strikes again I did just get myself some goretex Patagonia stuff, so i will indeed put on a couple of layers and my core should be good

After some research i really only have 2 options i believe. A: Go to a local dealer and pay 20 euros for a 2 liter camelbak that seems to fit quite well with my Osprey bag. B: Buy a Dakine one online as my mate will be buying something too and shipment is free. Osprey will be ridiculous with shipment etc. Camelbak gives lifetime warranty it seems, so i believe the local dealer will win, unless you guys are able to talk me into the Dakine Thanks once again!!

 

[ValD]

Edit: after viewing some comparison videos i understand that i need to be able to "hang" the camelbak inside my bag to make the water flow correctly

 

[slamdunk]

you can get good bladders on amazon much cheaper than branded ones. read the reviews first as the cheapest of cheap ones have a good chance of leaking.

I bought one 2 years ago for £10 and its lasted really well, never burst or leaked. does the osprey bag have a slot for the straw coming through your shoulder strap? if so that should stop it freezing. just tuck it back in and zip it up when your not using it.

 

[ShredAZ]

Don't cheap out on water bladders. The last thing you want is one bursting.

I don't ride with a bladder, but I've mountain biked & back packed with the same Camelbak bladder for 3 years now. No bursts and I've taken plenty of hard falls.

When I do ride with a bladder, you WILL NEED A TUBE AND BITE VALVE INSULATOR unless you like trying to defrost your tube and bite valve before drinking water.

I learned the hard way a few years ago. Without a tube insulator, your tube will freeze solid in a matter of hours. Same for your bite valve (although I would just defrost the bite valve it in my mouth).

 

[profa_212]

Don't cheap out on water bladders. The last thing you want is one bursting.

I don't ride with a bladder, but I've mountain biked & back packed with the same Camelbak bladder for 3 years now. No bursts and I've taken plenty of hard falls.

When I do ride with a bladder, you WILL NEED A TUBE AND BITE VALVE INSULATOR unless you like trying to defrost your tube and bite valve before drinking water.

I learned the hard way a few years ago. Without a tube insulator, your tube will freeze solid in a matter of hours. Same for your bite valve (although I would just defrost the bite valve it in my mouth).

I always just blow my water back into the reservoir after I am done drinking. I never have issues doing this with an un insulated tube.

but if you can get the insulated tube...I highly suggest it.

 

[ValD]

you can get good bladders on amazon much cheaper than branded ones. read the reviews first as the cheapest of cheap ones have a good chance of leaking.

I bought one 2 years ago for £10 and its lasted really well, never burst or leaked. does the osprey bag have a slot for the straw coming through your shoulder strap? if so that should stop it freezing. just tuck it back in and zip it up when your not using it.

Ye, i definitely have that nice tube made for it. Thanks for the advice!

Don't cheap out on water bladders. The last thing you want is one bursting.

I don't ride with a bladder, but I've mountain biked & back packed with the same Camelbak bladder for 3 years now. No bursts and I've taken plenty of hard falls.

When I do ride with a bladder, you WILL NEED A TUBE AND BITE VALVE INSULATOR unless you like trying to defrost your tube and bite valve before drinking water.

I learned the hard way a few years ago. Without a tube insulator, your tube will freeze solid in a matter of hours. Same for your bite valve (although I would just defrost the bite valve it in my mouth).

Thanks, good to know! I definitely don't want water everywhere inside my bag !

I always just blow my water back into the reservoir after I am done drinking. I never have issues doing this with an un insulated tube.

but if you can get the insulated tube...I highly suggest it.

Gotya, ill take a look at what the local dealer has.

+k'ed all of you for giving your 2 cents!!

And if any1 happens to be interested i found some good thin inner gloves here in Tignes aswell. They fit nicely under my gloves and they really really help me keeping my hands warm!!!