2011-07-23: Tahquitz Peak via Devil's Slide (Idyllwild, CA)

[smslavin]

We were up there this weekend. Weather was awesome. Mid to high 80's during the day and cooling down into the 60s at night. Looks like it'd be a fun little hike but unfortunately, I'm slated to hit the road on the 24th. Wish I could join you.

[gon2srf]

Flip flops, RockStar bro hat, TapOut wife beater, two xl cans of Monster...I'm good to go.

[smslavin]

RockStar bro hat

don't forget to make sure your ears are tucked in...

[OLLIE]

Flip flops, RockStar bro hat, TapOut wife beater, two xl cans of Monster...I'm good to go.

Just put the two XL rockstars in one of those hats with the holsters and a straw.

[gon2srf]

Hey guys, I was out looking at hydration/backpacks today. Any of you have any pro's or con's you would like to share regarding brands models 2 ltrs. vs 3 ltrs. I am pretty sure I will not want to carry 3 liters .

[smslavin]

Not sure if it helps you but I just came across this review over at ITS Tactical.

[gon2srf]

Not sure if it helps you but I just came across this review over at ITS Tactical.

Cool find, above my budget but still neat products. The tanker series....25 liters!!!!

[OLLIE]

Scott... I'm preferable to 100 oz bladders. One a day hike I'll often take the bladder plus two nalgene bottles at 32 oz each. When you are actually drinking evey 10 minutes or more, like you are supposed to, the water goes faster than you might think. On overnighters I carry two bladders and a the Nalgene bottles especially if finding water in the area I'm going to might be a problem.

Camelbak and REI brand packs are my preference for hydration day packs. THey are comfortable, durable, and affordable. If you want to get into multiday pack then that's another discussion in itself. Hydration packs that just carry a bladder are great for riding bikes or going for a run. For hiking I prefer something that will hold at least the essentials because day trips can turn into overnighter's. I recently bought a new day pack. It's the Camelback Transformer Max (see link below). They run about $140.00 dollars. I have found them online for $110.00. It's very comfortable and has many configuration options. The one I used previously is a Camelbak. I still have it and it is still a goos pack but it carries more volume. The Transformer is just under 1000 cubic inches and my old one is around 1600 cu inches. For a day trip 1000 cubic inches is plenty. I would keep it around 1000 cubic inches. The Camelbak hydration bladder technology as awsome too. They've started incorporating baffles in their bladders that hold the bladder in a more flattened form when filled up. Without the baffles the bladders can become a round tube setting in the middle of your back when filled up. Not comfortable over time. They have quick disconnect technolgy for their fittings instead of compression fittings so you can easily pull the mouth fitting off and connect a pump to fill your bladder. A lot of bladders require you to remove the bladder to fill them. This can be a pain because usually you have to unpack your pack to get it back into the bladder pouch when it's full of water. A decent day pack will run you around $100.00 if you want a comfortable one that will last. REI brand packs are light weight and can be found cheaper than Camelbak. Hope this helps.

http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactic ... ormer.aspx

[gon2srf]

Great info Ollie I appreciate the details in your write up. I like the baffle concept Camelback is utilizing so I'll look into the latest models. BTW I own one of the very first Camelbacks from 23 years ago. Some day I'll donate it to a cycling museum.

Scott... I'm preferable to 100 oz bladders. One a day hike I'll often take the bladder plus two nalgene bottles at 32 oz each. When you are actually drinking evey 10 minutes or more, like you are supposed to, the water goes faster than you might think. On overnighters I carry two bladders and a the Nalgene bottles especially if finding water in the area I'm going to might be a problem.

Camelbak and REI brand packs are my preference for hydration day packs. THey are comfortable, durable, and affordable. If you want to get into multiday pack then that's another discussion in itself. Hydration packs that just carry a bladder are great for riding bikes or going for a run. For hiking I prefer something that will hold at least the essentials because day trips can turn into overnighter's. I recently bought a new day pack. It's the Camelback Transformer Max (see link below). They run about $140.00 dollars. I have found them online for $110.00. It's very comfortable and has many configuration options. The one I used previously is a Camelbak. I still have it and it is still a goos pack but it carries more volume. The Transformer is just under 1000 cubic inches and my old one is around 1600 cu inches. For a day trip 1000 cubic inches is plenty. I would keep it around 1000 cubic inches. The Camelbak hydration bladder technology as awsome too. They've started incorporating baffles in their bladders that hold the bladder in a more flattened form when filled up. Without the baffles the bladders can become a round tube setting in the middle of your back when filled up. Not comfortable over time. They have quick disconnect technolgy for their fittings instead of compression fittings so you can easily pull the mouth fitting off and connect a pump to fill your bladder. A lot of bladders require you to remove the bladder to fill them. This can be a pain because usually you have to unpack your pack to get it back into the bladder pouch when it's full of water. A decent day pack will run you around $100.00 if you want a comfortable one that will last. REI brand packs are light weight and can be found cheaper than Camelbak. Hope this helps.

http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactic ... ormer.aspx

[gon2srf]

Curious if you will be bringing the defibrillator ....