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Forums > Stand Up Paddle General

Hydration systems and PFDs, downwinders.

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Created by pb12 > 9 months ago, 23 Sep 2011
pb12
15 posts
23 Sep 2011 3:33AM
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Hi all,

In the market for a Camelbak or other hydration system.
I wear a kayakers low profile PFD when paddling so I was looking at 'bum bag' type hydration pack.

I did notice in Melb-DWers-getting-serious www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Melb-DWers-getting-serious/ that a few guys a wearing standard type packs over their PFDs.
I noticed the awesome conditions too. Lucky buggers.

Does backpack over PFD work OK? If you were buying again today would you still get a back pack or go for bum bag? Any other comments?

pb12

chrispychru
QLD, 7932 posts
23 Sep 2011 7:40AM
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kole hydration pack. fills in a bladder,bite on the nozzle and pumps your favourite liquid in your gob. no sucking required

kissa
NSW, 523 posts
23 Sep 2011 7:56AM
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Most of the paddling PFDs allow for a camel back. All the main ocean races in Australia now require PFDs so make sure you get a 2 in 1 arrangement.
BTW - It is not (all) my winter fat suit - I have a PFD with drinking bladder under the raceshirt:


pb12
15 posts
23 Sep 2011 6:11AM
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kissa said...

Most of the paddling PFDs allow for a camel back. All the main ocean races in Australia now require PFDs so make sure you get a 2 in 1 arrangement.
BTW - It is not (all) my winter fat suit - I have a PFD with drinking bladder under the raceshirt:




Yeah ........but I have a PFD without an allowance for a camel back. Don't really want to buy another. Kayaker (Playboating/Rodeo) PFD are nice because they are very low profile and sit low on the chest.

PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
23 Sep 2011 8:59AM
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pb12 said...


I did notice in Melb-DWers-getting-serious www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Melb-DWers-getting-serious/ that a few guys a wearing standard type packs over their PFDs.
I noticed the awesome conditions too. Lucky buggers.

Does backpack over PFD work OK? If you were buying again today would you still get a back pack or go for bum bag? Any other comments?




I think that's Cam you see wearing a hydration pack over the top of a PFD. Tim and I had a PFD containing a satchel for a Camelbak bladder. Much better arrangement.

I also have a Kole Gear hydration pack back - it's the backpack style rather than the hip style, which Kole also makes. That could be your best option though they're not cheap. About $100 iirc.

DavidJohn
VIC, 17493 posts
23 Sep 2011 10:24AM
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If I don't wear a PFD I prefer the BumBag style Camalbak.. and our PFD's have a pocket in the back to take a Camelbak bladder.

DJ



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brownie49
NSW, 100 posts
23 Sep 2011 4:58PM
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So for DW and open ocean DW is it a PFD 2 or 3?

And what brands do you have and recommend?

Might be a good bulk purchase if a few people want them???

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
23 Sep 2011 7:42PM
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PTWoody said...

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pb12 said...


I did notice in Melb-DWers-getting-serious www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Melb-DWers-getting-serious/ that a few guys a wearing standard type packs over their PFDs.
I noticed the awesome conditions too. Lucky buggers.

Does backpack over PFD work OK? If you were buying again today would you still get a back pack or go for bum bag? Any other comments?


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I think that's Cam you see wearing a hydration pack over the top of a PFD. Tim and I had a PFD containing a satchel for a Camelbak bladder. Much better arrangement.

I also have a Kole Gear hydration pack back - it's the backpack style rather than the hip style, which Kole also makes. That could be your best option though they're not cheap. About $100 iirc.




i have and like the kole, but 2 bladders have burst on me

PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
23 Sep 2011 8:29PM
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laceys lane said...


i have and like the kole, but 2 bladders have burst on me




That's what happens if you're too shy to pee into your wetsuit.



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