Hydration pack!

Daniel · July 07, 2009, 09:12:53 PM

Hey Cap-talkers!

I might be going to an event where it would be good to have a hydration pack rather then a couple of canteens. Does anyone know where any cheap? (peferably not used.)

C/A1C Lewis

Eclipse · July 07, 2009, 10:13:15 PM

Your local Wal*Mart...

Daniel · July 07, 2009, 10:30:34 PM

Really? All sarcasm aside, thats like the last place I would've thought to look for something like this.

davidsinn · July 07, 2009, 10:41:03 PM

Quote from: Eclipse on July 07, 2009, 10:13:15 PM
Your local Wal*Mart...

Back in the camping section. They actually have some nice ones. Make sure you get one that matches the requirements in 39-1 though.

Daniel · July 07, 2009, 10:48:50 PM

Are they generally cheaper then camelbacks? (Whos prices scare me.)

Eclipse · July 07, 2009, 11:36:57 PM

Quote from: Daniel L on July 07, 2009, 10:48:50 PM
Are they generally cheaper then camelbacks? (Whos prices scare me.)

Yes, but in these cases you generally get what you pay for.

Proper care can go a long way towards extending the life of the cheaper ones.

MIKE · July 07, 2009, 11:42:24 PM

Quote from: CAPM 39-1 Table 2-5. Clothing/Accessory Standards17 "Camel Pack" Water Containers Authorized for use with CAP field uniform or BDU only, in hot weather conditions, with or without built-in backpack. Will be black, brown, or camouflaged.

I know it may be cost prohibitive... but a military Camelbak or Hydrostorm is the most likely to meet the above specs. $39 for a Sabre.

skiblandford · July 08, 2009, 02:43:49 AM

i preffer hydrostorm bladders over camlebak bladers

Al Sayre · July 08, 2009, 11:28:07 AM

If you can't find one that meets the color spec's, buy a plain one wiith black straps and make a woodland camo cover out of a BDU pant leg. Keep the big cargo pocket on it, it'll come in handy...

O-Rex · July 08, 2009, 02:31:01 PM

Walmart does sell a decent bladder for about nine bucks.

You can get the carriers on ebay for a song: I got an actual Camelback military, unused old stock from the late 90's early 00's, for five bucks, including shipping. No frills, bells or whistles: just a plain padded OD green carrier with shoulder straps.

If you're patient, alert and shop smart, you can get a quality kit for under $20

Mullins · July 08, 2009, 02:37:57 PM

Just invest some and get a CamelBak. It's worth it!

DC · July 08, 2009, 03:25:12 PM

Make sure whatever you get conforms to 39-1 standards, it has to be all black, tan (Coyote Brown) or woodland camo.

coolkites · August 20, 2009, 07:01:48 PM

if you can do NOT buy one from wally world I got one as a gift and it had a blockage (glue most likely) in the tube and it never even worked plust try returning one of those suckers after its been "used"
Take the advice and spent the cash to get a true camelbak and if you can try getting on with shoulder straps and MOLLE to keep your attachment options open

http://www.camelbak.com/ and go under millitary good luck!

CadetProgramGuy · August 21, 2009, 08:35:21 AM

BTW, its CAPM 39-1

CHAPTER 2 - USAF-STYLE UNIFORMS (SENIOR MEMBERS AND CADETS)
Table 2-5. Clothing/Accessory Standards
17 "Camel Pack" Water Containers
Authorized for use with CAP field uniform or BDU only, in hot weather conditions, with or without built-in backpack. Will be black, brown, or camouflaged.

Emphasis mine

Airrace · August 21, 2009, 12:16:33 PM

I have had good luck with Walmart's hydration bladder's. Paid about $10.00 for it two years ago and no problems so far.

Strick · August 21, 2009, 06:54:10 PM

try wardens surplus wardenssupplyco.com

Hydration System, MOLLE Tan, NEW!
$28.98 $24.98
Save: 14% off

Airrace · August 22, 2009, 02:49:08 AM

If you got time to wait try E-bay.