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Post by systema on May 29, 2010 14:17:09 GMT -5
I'm looking to purchase a hydration system to along with my CIRAS. I've been browsing around and camelBak ones seem like a good purchase. What are your personal recommendations for a nice durable hydration system?
Thanks
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Post by Chaos on May 29, 2010 15:18:41 GMT -5
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Post by Knife on May 29, 2010 16:32:29 GMT -5
Since you have a real CIRAS, get a real MAP or Hydro Carrier from Eagle. I've had both and like both quite a bit. MAP is a bit bulkier, but you definitely get the ability to carry more, however the Hydro carrier lets you attack MOLLE pouches on top, so it evens out some. If you're asking about hydro bladders, I would get the Source 3L bladder. I've had one for awhile now and it blows all of the others I've used away. It's meant to store water for extended periods of time (weeks, months, etc) and is also incredibly easy to clean if you need to via an opening top. I got mine from the link above, I'd recommend them.
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Post by Zorak on May 29, 2010 16:33:32 GMT -5
I swear by Source hydration bladders. They have almost no effect on the taste of the water, they're easy to clean, and very sturdy.
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Post by Knife on May 29, 2010 16:42:48 GMT -5
Beatcha to the punch Zorak.
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Post by Sandbur on May 30, 2010 20:07:56 GMT -5
I sport a ThermalBak from CamelBak and it works great. It's got a 3L bladder and keeps the water nice and cool with no effect on how the water tastes.
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Post by Tollis on May 30, 2010 20:33:06 GMT -5
My camelbak leaves a plastic taste in my water, I haven't had any personal experience with source, but from what everyone says, I would not get another camelbak, they are made in mexico, and from what I have seen, the source bladder is us made. For a carrier, you could get an EI MAP or the eagle hydro carrier. Or you could get the eagle waterpoint packs.
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Post by Melson on May 30, 2010 20:39:04 GMT -5
I have one, but I don't use it, I just find it to be extra bulk especially when you can fit those small Gatorades in an M60 pouch.
I would suggest the MAP if you aren't sure you may totally utilize it all the time as the MAP gives you the extra advantage of putting BBs and random crap into it.
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Post by Zorak on May 30, 2010 21:31:52 GMT -5
Source is actually an Israeli company. I'm not sure where their assembly is done.
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Post by Tollis on May 31, 2010 18:08:19 GMT -5
Alright I wasn't sure but thanks man, someone did tell me they were US made, but don't remember who.
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Post by systema on May 31, 2010 21:54:19 GMT -5
The Source bladder and Eagle carrier is looking most appealing. I'll most likely go with that.
thanks again
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Post by Libski on Jun 1, 2010 21:01:30 GMT -5
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