Hydration Systems Come In All Shapes And Sizes! Find The System
Right For You
It's a new year, and many of you are looking at 2006 to be
another exciting season to excel in your favourite outdoor sport
or activity. As you prepare for your spring and summer events,
you may be looking into methods of keeping your body properly
hydrated, and searching for the right hydration system may be
top on your priority list.
When the sun gets hotter, and your activity gets more extreme,
hydration becomes more of a crucial component in maintaining
your body's optimum physical level! As trainers and athletes,
you know the importance of refreshing and hydrating your system
with water throughout the day, and when you decide to take on
your extreme adventures into the backcountry where there may be
no access to necessary fluids, having a portable hydration pack
is just what the H2O doctor ordered.
As a leisure athlete who takes up outdoor activities as well,
you may not take your sport to the extreme like most
professional athletes. However, the same system applies to you
in making sure that your body is hydrated as much as possible,
whether you're trekking the mountains, backpacking, or cycling
your favourite trails.
Your Hydration Pack Will Be Determined By Performance And
Weight Requirements!
Your sport and activity will dictate the size, weight and what
performance you expect from the hydration system you choose. If
you're a cyclist, you would want to select hydration bags that
are smaller, lighter in weight, but have enough water reservoir
capacity so you don't have to be searching frequently for a
water source.
If you're hitting the outdoor trails, and there is a possibility
that you may be camping out for several hours in the day, you
want to ensure that not only is your water pack large enough,
but also your pack can handle extra gear such as clothing, and
all your necessary supplies.
When you start to search online for packs with a portable
hands-free hydration system, it's easy to determine which one
will be right for your outdoor needs. There are many other
features you will find that I have not listed here in this
article, but as you determine the use for your pack, many of the
additional items, such as sternum straps, and wide bite valves
will help you select the one that is tailored for your desired
activity.
If you would like to find out which hydration backpack, fanny
pack, or hydration water bottle system can meet your needs, you
can continue the "Part Two" of this
article that will go into more detail on each pack that's
available to you. I will list the most popular models and
styles, with many of the necessary features that fit your select
activity from hiking, snowboarding, running, hunting, plus many
other sport and leisure activities.